Tag: savings
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UK side hustle taxes – What you need to know
For this post of UK side hustle taxes I have handed over to Jack from Making Tax Simple. Jack is an ATT qualified tax adviser aiming to help make tax simple for people of all ages and incomes. He started working in tax over 2 years ago and has been gaining knowledge of the subject…
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Finances lead 75% to suffer poor mental health
There is a crucial link between finance and mental health. Finances do affect your mental health. Sadly, with the cost of living crisis only increasing, more and more people are struggling. Talking about mental health can be tricky. When it relates to finances it can be even harder, as we’re conditioned to be ashamed of…
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5 ways to invest sustainably
The threat of climate change is becoming more and more clear. Extreme weather events and species extinctions are starting to happen regularly. With this in mind, you might want to make your finances more environmentally friendly. One way to do this is to invest sustainably. The finance industry is often criticised for being solely focused…
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How to save money on your weekly food shop
The cost of living crisis is growing at a worrying pace. Many people are looking to shrink their budget in any way they can. One way to do this is to save money on your weekly food shop – a large expense for most households. Saving money on your food shop can be a daunting…
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How I rebuilt my Stocks & Shares ISA after buying a house
Today, I’ve handed over the reins to Andy Ross from The Income Investor. Andy is an experienced investor. He is going to explain how to rebuild a Stocks & Shares ISA after buying your first home. Buying a house. What a palaver. Raising a deposit, house viewings, uncontactable conveyancers who only deal in legal double…
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How to beat the cost of living increase in the UK
There’s been a lot of talk about the cost of living increase in the UK recently. As inflation increases and our bills go up, our budgets are being stretched further and further. Unfortunately, there’s only so much you can avoid these increases. There’s only so far you can reduce your expenses. However, it’s likely you…
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5 easy ways to save for your first home
One of the most common money goals for people in their 20s is to get on the property ladder. But getting a deposit together is proving harder and harder. If you’re finding yourself in this position, then try these 5 easy ways to save for your first home. Sadly, without a lottery win or a…
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Can I pay for Christmas solely by freelancing?
Christmas is expensive. Hardly a ground breaking observation, but it’s true. Normally, I keep a strict budget. I know exactly how much money comes in and out each month. Christmas is a bit different. I enjoy treating my friends and family. Currently I’m very lucky and have a bit of spare income each month so…
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The Twenty Percent – November update
We’re in the last month of the year. 2021 feels like it’s been simultaneously the longest and the shortest year. This means it’s time for my penultimate monthly update of the year. Read on to find out what happened in my November update. Each month feels busier than the last at the moment, which probably…
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Stop the next gen making the same financial mistakes as us
We’ve all made financial mistakes in this past. Many of these would have been prevented if we had learnt more about personal finance at school or college. Last week I was lucky enough to speak with the London Institute of Banking and Finance – specifically their arm which focuses on financial education. The conversation was…