Bank AccountsReviews

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

September 4, 2019
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 transparent communication style and convenient app features. Monzo describes itself as aiming to: “fix the problems…
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BasicsSavings&Banking

Different Types Of Bank Accounts (A UK Guide)

September 2, 2019
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

5 Ways To Lower Your Monthly Bills

September 2, 2019
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 Much Money Do You Need To Buy A House In London?

September 2, 2019
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…
InvestingStrategies

How To Get Started With Investing - A 2021 Guide

August 20, 2019
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…
BasicsSavings&Banking

How To Achieve Financial Freedom (5 Things You Can Do Today)

June 11, 2019
In this article, you’ll find out the importance of Creating a budgetEmergency fundsCutting your debtsPension plansInvesting in yourself Self-care extends far beyond meditation, pilates classes or healthy eating. While all these things may contribute to a healthier and happier future you, it’s just as important to practise financial self-care. After all, what good will any of…
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BasicsSavings&Banking

Creating A Budget Plan In 5 Easy Steps

June 11, 2019
A budget is a powerful tool that will help you improve your finances by helping you to 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…
BasicsSavings&Banking

What Is An ISA? (And Which Should You Pick?)

June 11, 2019
In this article, we address: What types of ISA are there?How many ISAs can you have?How do you open an ISA?Can you transfer an ISA?Is your ISA flexible?Should I put my money in a high-interest savings account or an ISA? What Is An ISA? ‘ISA’ stands for…