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Personality splash: Five ways to be more ‘you’ at work
From personalising your space to dressing to express, five experts in business culture and office design share their tips on how and why employees should bring more of themselves into the workplace. Depending on your line of work, expressing your personality at the...
“One man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure”: How to make money from your clutter
Decluttering is a great way to clear your head as well as your house, and many people say that it can be a liberating experience. It’s amazing how much simpler life becomes once you remove all the stuff you no longer want or need from your life. The trickier bit can...
Eating well while working at home: Step away from the biscuits and never dine at your desk
Seal found that most home workers don’t take proper breaks, even though employed British workers are entitled to a minimum of 20 minutes. It has taken a decade of working at home, but my body and my brain finally accept that, like a dog or a child, I need a walk after...
Opportunity knocks: Top 15 part-time jobs for the over 50s
If you’re looking for an opportunity to top up your pension, stay active in the community or simply learn some new skills, then a part-time role could be for you. During your earlier career, you may have struggled to find a work-life balance, setting aside passions...
Fraudsters & Conmen: Don’t let scammers steal your retirement
Nearly £31 m has been lost to pension scammers since 2017, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator. Complaints filed with national fraud reporting centre Action Fraud found that losses ranged from less than £1,000 to as much as...
Unlock your finances: From savings to mortgages, how to handle your money as coronavirus lockdown measures start to lift.
As the temptations of shopping and going out return, here’s your to-do list for keeping a handle on your finances. Lockdown has created an accidental savings boom. Bank of England figures revealed this week that savings deposits by UK households increased by a record...
Homework motivation: 10 tips for greater productivity working from home
Struggling to stick to your work routine at home? You’re not alone. Many people report feeling less productive when working from home, compared to being in an office surrounded by colleagues. From having more distractions to missing the social buzz, merging your work...
Stashing your cash: Warning issued as over 50s found to have hundreds hidden away – do you?
Experts have warned that simply keeping cash hidden away at home is not an effective way of saving. While bank accounts and ISAs provide ways in which people can save more formally, many Britons have turned away from traditional saving methods to manage their money...
Confused about pensions? Here’s what you need to know
Confused about your pension and how much you should be saving? Here are some expert tips. More than three-quarters of employees across the UK were members of a workplace pension scheme last year - a new record high, official figures reveal. According to the Office for...
Winter finance: Leaving financial woes out in the cold
Nine tips to help older people overcome financial challenges during a particularly vulnerable time of year. The winter poses a number of challenges for older people. Severe weather conditions can pose a serious health risk but many older people struggle to heat their...
Golden balls: Which top football players of 2019 made traders money?
Analysing who were the top players of 2019 and who saw their values rise can help Football Index traders plot their moves in 2020. Christian Eriksen It may surprise some avid followers of the Premier League - and Tottenham Hotspur in particular - but Christian Eriksen...
For better or for worse? What will 2020 bring for your finances?
Various changes are happening in 2020 which could make people better or worse off. Here’s how you could be affected. The start of the New Year is traditionally a time for many people take stock of their finances and see what’s making them better, or worse, off. While...