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Festive funding: 12 tricks to make some money this Christmas
The cost of Christmas presents, social events, food and drink to entertain family and friends between now and New Year all adds up. The key is to plan ahead so all the extra spending doesn't impact too much on your normal budget and cause you to go into debt. The good...
Energy bills near £1,300 – 5 ways to beat constant price rises
Why not save your hard earned money for something better spent on you? In the last few years you’d be forgiven for thinking you were under siege from energy suppliers with constant price hikes meaning average bills have steadily crept up to £105 a month. This...
Switch and save: Take the worry out of switching energy suppliers
Worried about switching energy suppliers? A new breed of companies can do it for you. January saw the introduction of a price cap on all standard and default energy tariffs, resulting in energy customers on these tariffs saving an average £76 a year, based on typical...
Don’t ignore Will power: Where there’s a Will, there’s a way.
According to research, a record number of adults don’t have a Will, which means the law decides who inherits their assets. More than 29 million Britons - around 56 per cent of adults - haven’t written a Will, either formal or informal, meaning their estate would be...
Start me up! How to launch an online business
There comes a time in everyone’s work-life when we long for a complete career switch. Working for oneself can mitigate the stresses and strains of corporate life, and whether it be scenery, pace, mindset, or the whole shebang, a change is certainly better than a...
Personal finance blogs: Why they are worth a look if you have any financial decisions to make
From tips on extreme frugality to the best ways to preserve wealth, and all kinds of money topics in between, no aspect of an individual’s financial situation is uncovered on the web. They are all discussed, and in great detail too. The internet abounds with...
The building society of Mum and Dad: What’s the best way to help your children onto the property ladder?
You may not expect to see the 'Bank of Mum and Dad' on a list of mortgage lenders, but according to Legal & General, parents supported property purchases worth £77bn last year, which makes them one of the top ten lenders. And with rising numbers of 'adult'...
Business boom! How the ageing population is a boost for business
Pension reforms along with the accumulation of property wealth have created a generation of older people more affluent than ever before and, with the grey pound worth £320bn a year, entrepreneurs are finding new ways to cash in. Britain’s retiring workers have...
Over 50 and dream of running your own business? Age can be an asset for entrepreneurs
One of the most popular trends in 21st Century Britain is people starting businesses and becoming entrepreneurs, especially since the financial crisis in 2008. You might think that the typical image of an entrepreneur is someone cool and trendy; maybe they’re...
Not ‘over the hill’ just yet! Career advice for the over 50s
Not ‘over the hill’ just yet! Career advice for the over 50s Careers can become more difficult to handle, but experienced City executives should resist the urge to throw in the towel too early. Some of us know the feeling. One day we wake up to a...
Five tips to save money over the Summer and still have a great time
Five tips to save money over the Summer and still have a great time Keeping the family amused during the Summer holidays can end up being expensive. Now is the time to see if you can find some low-cost breaks, days out and activities to keep them occupied. With a bit...
You’re hired! Job hunting over 50: The do’s and don’ts
You’re hired! Job hunting over 50: The do’s and don'ts Recruitment expert Julie Measures offers some impartial, independent insights into the issues of job-hunting over 50, for those who may be struggling to find new positions in this difficult economic...