How to Stay Out of Debt This Christmas

Last year the Money Advice Service (MAS) carried out a survey the results of which indicated that approximately 34% of Britons feared they would end up in debt after spending too much over the Christmas period. The organisation says all the information at its disposal indicates that this did indeed happen. Getting in debt is […]

Housing Costs Eating Away at Disposable Income

If you ever wonder why you still haven’t figured how to get out of debt after so many years a new study might have the answer: it’s simply because average weekly wages have failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living. Almost everything we buy has suffered from price hikes due to inflation […]

New Tax-Free Pensions Could be Disastrous

A brilliant move that could help to stimulate the sluggish British economy or a mis-selling scandal in the making? The government’s decision to open up pension funds for people over 55 next year so they can withdraw cash from their fund (partly tax free) has elicited mixed responses from industry experts. Tom McPhail of Hargreaves […]

Many with empty pockets, money saving tips

Top tips for saving money around the home

In difficult financial times there is often the need to tighten our belts and ensure that we are getting the best from every penny we earn. This can sound like a rather big chore, but there are many different ways that you can save money, starting with your home. Here are a few top tips […]