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The Best Budgeting Apps in The UK (March 2024)

March 15, 2024
Best Budgeting App UK What is budgeting? Budgeting can seem daunting and tedious at first, but when you get down to it, it’s truly a simple process. By anticipating your fixed expenses and setting limits on your more variable spending, you can create a budget and be well on your way to financial health. Many are looking for more automated ways to make and track their budget with…
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25 Interesting UK Freelancer Stats & Trends (2021)

May 5, 2021
Ever considered being self-employed? Working as a self-employed freelancer has several benefits and is a unique take on the traditional workforce. Freelancers do all kinds of gigs, from writing and editing to graphic designer and dog walkers. In this article, we take a…
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Is a Degree In Finance Worth It? (UK)

February 4, 2021
It used to be the norm that you could go to college, get a degree in virtually anything, and be able to find good job prospects after you’d graduated. However, with more people pursuing higher education, it is now more competitive for those jobs that used to require just any old college degree. The increase in hyper-specialisation and technical skills in the workforce means that…
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UK Xmas Shopping Stats, Habits & Trends (2020)

December 2, 2020
It’s that time of year again, as Black Friday marks the unofficial start of Christmas shopping all around the world. That’s right! Unless you have already started your holiday shopping or are currently working hard on a home-made gift, then it is time to start…
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How Do Crypto Taxes Work in the UK? (A Simple Guide)

October 4, 2020
Love ’em or hate ’em, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether inch closer to the mainstream eye year after year. Despite the endless “Bitcoin is dead” claims, the emerging (and highly volatile) asset class seems to be here to stay. Like any…
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How UK Student Finance Works: A Comprehensive UK Guide for 2024/25

September 30, 2020
Navigating the landscape of student finance in the UK can be daunting for both students and parents. This comprehensive guide will help you understand how UK student finance works, from eligibility criteria to repayment terms. Whether you’re a prospective student or a parent, this guide will answer all your questions about funding higher education in the UK. Understanding UK Student…
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Strategies to Consolidate Debt with Very Bad Credit (UK)

September 1, 2020
Debt consolidation is the process of combining debt from multiple sources such as credit cards, loans, utilities, and other bills into a single monthly payment. A debt consolidation loan can help you manage money and pay off your debt by giving you a lower monthly interest…
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Millennial Saving Habits & Trends 2020 (What The Stats Say)

August 30, 2020
There is a whole wide world out there for things to spend your money on. Millennials may know this more than anyone. Although it can be used as more of a buzzword than a defined group of people, the truth is, the word “millennial” is often synonymous with being “irresponsible”. What may surprise you, however, is that millennials do manage to save some of their money from time to to…
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