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The Hidden Costs of Working From Home
Working from home can bring a wealth of benefits, saving time and money compared with commuting. But homeworking can have unexpected consequences for your health, as well as your finances.…
4 Reasons You Should Enter Small Business Awards
Winning a local or national award can help propel your business towards greater success. Don’t be put off by the time and energy it takes to apply – it’s a…
5 Personal Pension Tips for Self-Employed Workers
If saving for retirement has been pushed down your priority list as you battle to get your small business up and running, these five tips could help. We sought expert…
5 Ways to Prioritise Your Mental Health as a Freelancer
For stressed and depressed workers, self-employment can offer an escape route. But being your own boss can challenge your health and happiness in different ways. If you're considering making the…
9 Habits of Successful Savers
We asked three independent finance experts for the money hacks that make saving easier, whatever you earn. From paying yourself first to ‘trading down’, it all starts with self-belief.
Child Benefit Tax Charge: Is It Worth It For You?
From April 2024, working parents earning between £60,000 and £80,000 are now eligible for Child Benefit. But claiming this government support comes with a catch: filing a personal tax return…
April Price Hikes: How to Tackle Rising Broadband, Mobile & TV Bills
April’s price hikes can feel overwhelming for consumers whose bills seem to be going up all at once. For most people, internet services are essential, but are there savings to…
6 Steps to Marketing on Social Media
Owners of small businesses who have a limited marketing budget should consider using social media to build brand awareness. Discover how you can use social media as a free or…
NerdWallet UK Survey: Retirement and Emergency Funds are the Most Popular Savings Goals
New research by NerdWallet UK reveals that a majority of UK adults have clear savings goals and are taking action to reach them.
5 Ways To Make Holiday Childcare More Affordable
School holidays are a tricky time for working parents – particularly those on a tight budget. We sought expert advice on how to maximise the free government support plus low-cost…
First Time Buyers and Last Time Buyers are Competing for the Same Houses – Here’s why
Bungalows are perfect for people downsizing in later life, thanks to their single-storey and step-free layout. But now, these homes, especially those on large plots, are attracting young couples and…
Student Maintenance Loans: What to Know
A student maintenance loan can help you pay your living expenses while you study.
Britain’s Mortgage Crisis: Optimism in Short Supply for 2024 Despite Falling Rates
With monthly mortgage bills set to rise for around 1.5m homeowners looking to remortgage in 2024 and many others still scouring the market having put off buying last year, a…
Running a Music Venue? Stay Financially Sound with These 7 Steps
Grassroots music venues play a major part in the local economy and cultural scene, but a record number of these businesses went bust last year. We look at the financial…
Four Tips for Savvy Homebuyers as Mortgage Fears Ease and Rates Drop
Mortgage rates are falling, but borrowers coming off five-year deals will still face higher bills. Here’s how you can adapt your finances to make a higher monthly mortgage payment, or…