For some people having a car or van for their business is essential and there are so many benefits to being self-employed. However, many people who are self-employed struggle to get approved for finance! Whether you’re a builder, delivery driver or dog walker, there are ways in which you can increase your chances of getting approved. You can finance your next van or car without having to...
Brits love a bit of gambling. According to recent statistics, 47% of people in the UK have wagered money in some way in the last 4 weeks, with the National Lottery being the most popular type of gambling. This is followed by remote betting, which includes sports betting, online bingo, and casino games, where Brits have spent £3.1 billion between April and September 2020.
Most people are often eager to get their first credit card and spend the money without thinking much about the interests these cards attract, not until they have to make repayments. While the first repayment may not seem like a big deal, it's until you start noticing your balance getting lower and lower and the interest that it hits you. Paying for your credit card can be a hustle, especially...
With the sector having achieved its strongest quarterly performance since 2018, there is no better time to take a look at a few interesting facts about bridging finance.
However well you think you know bridging loans , you may find at least a couple of the following facts and figures enlightening:
1. The sector’s total value now exceeds £7 billion
Things can get pretty confusing when it comes to our finances. If you’re a high earner, you may be thinking about how you can reduce your tax burden , how much you need to invest in your pension pot, and what is the best way to grow your wealth successfully (as just a few examples). When you’re earning a six-figure income, you should be consulting with a financial adviser to ensure you have a...
The festive season is expensive, to say the least. There are party dresses to buy and gifts to find throughout December. By the time January rolls around, many of us are left scrambling for spare funds. You can avoid the January blues this by year with a bit of budgeting. You can still have a magical Christmas and New Year – without a financial hangover in January.
Living in a seasonal climate, the winter brings with it a complete change of pace as your daily routine fundamentally changes to accommodate things like the colder weather and shorter daylight hours. But winter also brings with it other challenges, especially where money is concerned. For one thing, this is the season when you will likely make most use of your central heating, and inherent in...
Trading can be an exhilarating way to invest your money. One way to do this is via foreign exchange trading (forex). Forex has become increasingly popular over the years, and this is due to the ease of access and the different tools that allow new traders to monitor their information . In the UK alone, average daily reported foreign exchange turnover has reached record highs: $2,985 billion...
Most people attribute the act of writing a will to old age and times of retirement, however there is no reason why you have to wait that long to start considering these things. Ensuring your belongings and anything of value go to the people you’d want them to go to in the unfortunate event of your death is a worthwhile endeavour. So, when is it a good time to write a will? And what does the...
Ever wondered where all your spare change goes? The mystery has been solved - and it turns out that it’s down the side of your beloved sofa.
Research undertaken by rubbish disposal experts Divert.co.uk has revealed that there’s a suspected £10 million worth of change hidden down the sofas of unsuspecting Brits - enough to feed the average family of 4 for 3,019 years, buy 667 average-...
