BasicsSavings&Banking

5 Ways To Lower Your Monthly Bills in 2024

UK households’ average bills add up to approximately £179 per month, including gas, electricity, water, and broadband. On top of that, most working households pay council tax, which can add another £100 or more to monthly bills. Naturally, bills will vary with household size and location, however, most providers of utility and broadband are pretty much interchangeable and operate in a…
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InvestingStrategies

How To Get Started With Investing - A 2024 Guide

How does investing differ from saving? You’ve probably been told many times that to get rich or make your money work harder, you’ve got to invest. But what does that really mean? And how does it differ from regular saving? While setting money aside in a…
InvestingStrategies

How Much Money Do You Need To Buy A House In London in 2024?

The answer is, unsurprisingly, “a lot”. Buying a house is an expensive – and not to mention confusing – endeavour, particularly in cities like London. For some, it’s well worth the expense – owning a home can be a wonderful feeling – while for others it may not be the right investment. We discuss whether or not to buy a house in Is Buying a Home a Good Investment in…
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BasicsSavings&Banking

Different Types Of Bank Accounts (A UK Guide)

With a plethora of bank accounts on offer, it can get quite confusing when trying to decide which one to go for. Below, we highlight the main differences between the most common types of current and savings accounts out there. Types Of Current Accounts For everyday…
BasicsSavings&Banking

Create An Inflation-busting Budget Plan In 5 Easy Steps in 2024

With energy costs and inflation on the rise, a budget is a powerful tool that will help you improve your finances by helping you plan how you’ll spend your money each month. Creating a budget is an essential first step for anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of where their money goes and how to improve their financial situation. In a nutshell, a budget is an overview of your…
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Bank AccountsReviews

Monzo Review (Pros, Cons & Is It Right For You?)

What Is/Who Are Monzo? Monzo is a UK-based, app-based “challenger” bank with over 2 million customers. It was founded in 2015 and quickly gained popularity, particularly among millennial and Gen-Z’ers thanks to its “hot coral”-coloured cards, friendly and…