Spending Habits
How to make money in a pinch
Are you scrambling to find the cash to pay bills this month? As the world continues to grapple with a struggling economy, many people worldwide are finding it hard to make ends meet.
8 ways to save money each month that are easier than you think
Slashing the cost of your monthly expenses can often start to feel a little impossible. You manage to reduce the cost of one bill only to find that another one is going to rise.
Common money mistakes to avoid in college
When you think about graduating from college, you might imagine walking away with a diploma, a body of knowledge, some good contacts and possibly some relevant work experience.
Five ways to take back control of your money during lockdown
New insight reveals that over a third (34%) of UK adults claim financial matters confuse them and 73% say they are more careful with their finances than they used to be.
3 easy wins for spring cleaning your household finances
With Spring now well and truly here, you may have been thinking about different ways you could refresh things in your day-to-day life a little.
Important questions to ask yourself before making expensive purchases
We’ve all had that dreadful feeling of regret after making a large purchase and realizing that it was a costly mistake.
5 financial tips to master as a new grad
As a new college grad, you will be facing new financial challenges that differ from student life. Living paycheck-to-paycheck is unfortunately very common among new grads who struggle to set up a proper budget.
4 major lifestyle trends for 2019
Some of the hottest lifestyle trends for 2019 are related to physical health, environmental awareness and convenient shopping.
5 ways to avoid unnecessary financial risks
While there are several reasons that taking some financial risks are a good thing, there are other times that you want to make sure you have a secure hold of your finances.
Confidence in UK economy at eleven month low
Confidence in the UK’s economy (36%) fell to its lowest level since January 2018, figures from the latest Lloyds Bank Spending Power Report has shown.
A high spending Christmas – but what else lies in store for SMEs in the business?
The UK’s retail sector has endured a turbulent 2018, with an average of 14 shops having closed every single day during the last 12 months.
7 tips to gain your financial independence
Having financial independence should be the end goal for anyone at the end of their working life, but that's harder to achieve for some than others.
What would you buy if you won £1 million?
Realistically, any one person’s likelihood of winning £1 million is close to zero. It may occasionally happen for the lucky few, but that’s about it.
Brits out of touch when it comes to cost of everyday goods
The average Brit is out of touch about the price of everyday goods, indicating a worrying disconnect when it comes to budgeting and finances.
Brits to spend £2.2 billion on jolly holidays over Christmas period
Brits will spend a bumper £2.2 billion on Christmas holidays this year, with one in seven (13%) going away over the festive season, according to new research from American Express.