Feeling Broke? Strap on a Backpack
I love no-frills backpacking! If I’ve got a t-shirt and a toothbrush in my bag I’m happy to hit the road for weeks on end, and the best part about it is that if you know where to head, you won’t need to have saved …
The Trillion Dollar Coin
A bloke applies for a job on a building site as a shovel-cleaner’s assistant. To his surprise he is asked to attend an interview. “How many GCSEs have you got?” asks the foreman. “Twenty seven”, replies the chap. “You’re being ridiculous”, the foreman says. “Well …
Pension Investment Options
With people living longer on average and retirement years increasing as a result, it is more important than ever before to ensure financial stability during the later stages of life. The meagre £107.45 a week offered in the state pension package is hardly enough to …
Temporary Van Insurance
Temporary van insurance is very useful for people who might need to use a car or a van for a short period of time for one reason or another. For instance, if you need to borrow your friend’s or relative’s car for a short period, …
UK bank account for non residents
Are you a non UK resident? A non UK resident refers to a person who does not live in the United Kingdom or does not have a UK address. The term applies to a British expatriate or a foreign national living outside the UK. If …
How To Work Out a Budget
Budgeting is not just living within your means, it takes some actual effort to put together a budget and stick to it. Budgeting will help you save, economise and ensure you’re getting the best deals for all your requirements. Sensible budgeting is beneficial for all …
Free Credit Advice
Credit is what consumers operate on and credit can come in many forms. The unsecured credit industry is booming, considering the current economic climate. Free credit advice is now available from a variety of sources and it is not just for people who are in …
Uniform Tax Rebate
Claiming Uniform Tax Many people in the UK are not aware that if you are required by your employer to wear a uniform, or branded clothing items (such as a shirt with a logo) to work, you may be entitled to uniform tax relief for …
An Overview of CFD Trading
Contract for difference (CFD) trading is often used as a means to speculate on volatile markets. A contract for difference is a contract that states that one party will purchase from another party. The difference between the current value of an asset and its value …
An Overview of the ISA
Interest Savings Account’s, better known as ISA’s were introduced by the British Government in 1999 in an attempt to encourage U.K. residents to save money by offering tax incentives. The savings plans were introduced to replace the outgoing tax programs of PEP’s and TESSA’s, which …
