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Savour the Profits: How to Invest in Whiskey

According to one recent poll , 63% of U.S. adults drink alcohol. Of those, 30% favor liquor over wine or beer. If you're thinking about starting a business, is this a market you'd like to reach?

While there are many different types of products and services you could offer, it's important to choose one that will appeal to a range of buyers. In this case, it may be smart to invest in...

A New Car Owner's Quick Guide to Car Protection

You have just bought your first new car , you want to keep it as clean as you bought it. Makes sense! It's an investment, after all!

While some new car owners decide to embrace the dings and dents that come with living in a big city, these blemishes can add up over time. With that in mind, some people go out of their way to protect their cars from the elements.

But with...

In the UK, debit and credit cards account for more than 85% of payments made to businesses each year

How are card payments kept secure?

In the UK, debit and credit cards account for more than 85% of payments made to businesses each year. This figure is expected to grow to more than 95% by 2031.

However, despite cards being a preferred method of payment for so many people, there is still an element of uncertainty and misunderstanding about how secure cards really are.

Although they might look simple, credit...

Earning a Secondary Source of Income: 5 Ways to Get Some Extra Money on the Side

The UK is currently facing a huge economic downturn, which has caused many people to seek secondary sources of income. Surviving on just your primary salary is often not enough anymore, so it is important to find other ways to secure some extra cash. Earning a secondary source of income doesn’t mean you need to have another full-time job on the side, it could be something small you do on the...

How Smart Watches are Changing the Payment Experience

Smart watches have become a ubiquitous presence on our wrists, allowing us to do everything from tracking our fitness to sending messages and making phone calls. However, one of the most exciting and transformative features of smart watches is their ability to revolutionize the way we pay for goods and services.

With the rise of contactless payments, smart watches have become the...

Inflation: What it is, its causes and how to manage it

Contrary to what one might believe, inflation is not a modern phenomenon, but rather, it has existed for some time.

Inflation is the general and continuous increase in the price level of goods and services over a specific time horizon, usually one year. This means that to be considered as such, the increase must occur in most sectors of the economy.

We will see what exactly...

Lower literacy and confidence around financial products and markets is hampering women’s ability to build wealth

New report exposes gender wealth gap

Lower literacy and confidence around financial products and markets is hampering women’s ability to build wealth, according to a new research study by Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management.

Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management’s report, Can we solve the gender wealth gap? highlights the breadth and depth of the disparity between men and women in their understanding of...

People looking for love online are being warned to remain vigilant in the face of romance scams

Average financial loss to romance scams is almost £12,000

People looking for love online are being warned to remain vigilant in the face of romance scams, as the average financial loss for victims is nearly £12,000.

According to Nationwide Building Society, the average amount of money victims are losing through romance scams has more than doubled from £4,720 in 2021 to £11,796 in 2022.

As the average UK earner makes roughly £33,000...

The cost of living crisis is impacting how we eat as a family

Half of Brits unable to treat the family due to cost of living crisis

The cost of living crisis is impacting how we eat as a family, with nearly half (46%) of Brits now feeling like they are unable to treat their family as often according to new research.

The study, conducted by pub company and brewer, Greene King, has revealed how the current climate has changed the classic family mealtime.

Despite 70% of respondents believing eating out is...

How to reach your investment goals with wealth management

Reaching your investments goals, both effectively and efficiently can be a complex mission.

However, there’s one thing you can do to significantly increase your chances of success – seeking wealth management services .

Whether you’ve already begun to consider wealth management, or you’ve never come across this service before, this article will give you the essential...

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