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How to stay warm this winter without electricity or gas
As the nights get colder and the energy crisis ensues, you may wonder how to stay warm this winter without electricity or gas.
How can a recession affect personal finance?
The global economy is showing some alarming signs, and many people, including experts, are starting to worry about a full-blown recession. After all, countries all across the world have been reporting increased rates of inflation that have reached highs not seen in decades.
Six ways to make your budget stretch farther than you thought possible
Did you know that the average American family wastes nearly $2,500 yearly on unnecessary expenses? That's a lot of money to throw away! When trying to balance living within your means and living life to the fullest, it can be challenging to stick with a budget.
3 ways to upgrade your budget strategy
Most of us spend 100% of the money we don’t budget, and it’s often on things we don’t really want or need. When you don’t have a specific plan for how you’re going to use your money, it’s easy to see your bank balance and savings account dissolve into nothing.
3 ways to upgrade your budget strategy
Most of us spend 100% of the money we don’t budget, and it’s often on things we don’t really want or need. When you don’t have a specific plan for how you’re going to use your money, it’s easy to see your bank balance and savings account dissolve into nothing.
5 habits that will help you increase personal profits
Managing your personal finances seems relatively simple until you decide to grow your profits. Once you start pursuing strategies to increase your personal wealth, like investing, things can get complicated.
Cost of living crisis sees more than half of Brits turn to haggling
Rising costs are forcing Britons to step out of their comfort zone and haggle down the price of everyday goods and services, new research from money-saving website TopCashback reveals.
Tips on managing costs during the energy crisis
Finances are tough to get a handle on, and unexpected costs always pop up when you least expect them. Sometimes you may have to outsource finance or borrow from trusted lenders to help see you through.
Average households can expect a £100 a month spending deficit on income against expenditure by 2024
The average UK household will be short of a £100 a month by 2024, as the cost of living crisis means expenses will outpace incomes. The figures come from a Yorkshire Building Society’s Inflation Nation report and reveal that weekly household spending is set to rise to £705 in just two years’ time.
Top ways Brits are trying to keep a lid on soaring household energy prices
From going to bed earlier to taking quicker showers and using a slow cooker instead of an oven – GoCompare reveals the measures people are taking to try and save on their energy bills at home.
Ways to have fun on a budget
Whether you’re saving up for a new property or cutting back on spending in order to help with bills, living on a budget can be tough at times, particularly if you want to experience the array of fun and entertaining activities we all have available to us in the modern world.
5 easy ways to take control of your finances
The last year has been difficult for everyone, and the financial stress that has been placed on people due to the global pandemic cannot be ignored. It could be because of loss of income or extra expenditure that has arisen.
Factors that are affecting electricity rates
There are many different factors that affect the electricity rates in your area. The type of power plant supplying energy to your home or business, transmission lines, and even distribution lines all impact what you pay for electricity.
How to plan in advance for the cost of Christmas
It seems like summer was only yesterday, but the temperature is dropping and the nights are getting longer and now Christmas is approaching. This year, people will want to really make the most out of the holiday season and this is why now is a good time to start planning financially.
3 important signs your boiler needs checking
An undetected fault or problem within your boiler can be costly, frustrating, and dangerous. However, the signs that your boiler needs checking might not always be obvious.