Tag: savings
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Why you should care about your pension in your 20s
Young people have many financial priorities. Whether it’s buying a house, going on holiday, or simply making some extra cash so they can fund their lifestyle, there’s a lot to focus on. One thing that rarely makes the top of the list is a pension. Here’s why you should care about your pension. This is […]
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5 tips to save money as things open up
Hospitality, leisure and other fun activities are starting to open up again and, after many months without socialising, many of us are looking to make the most of it – in a Covid-safe manner of course. This doesn’t mean you have to ignore your financial goals, however. Here are 5 tips to save money as […]
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An Update – Lockdown Spending and Work
I can’t believe we’re over halfway through February. This year is simultaneously going incredibly fast and incredibly slowly. It’s been a while since I gave a more personal update, so here is one on my lockdown spending and work. Given the Covid-19 situation, I’m aware I’m very lucky with my current situation. But, I also […]
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What I wish I knew earlier | Money bloggers takeover
One thing that’s amazed me since starting this blog was the breadth of knowledge of the money blogging community, so, rather than keep all these new insights to myself, I thought I’d share some money bloggers’ insights with you all. A key feature of many posts is about financial education and what people wish they […]
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Summer Statement: What does it mean for you?
It’s no secret that coronavirus has been damaging to the economy and many have suffered and will continue to suffer as a result. Pressure has been mounting on the government to increase their economic response. They delivered in a Summer Statement or mini budget on 8th July. As we move into phase two of the […]
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It’s a taxing life: Everything you need to know about the future of tax
For the past three or four months, everyone’s focus has been rightly on getting by day-to-day and managing the health crisis. As we begin to move past the peak of the pandemic, attention is now shifting to the economy, which means tax increases are back on the table. Right now, we don’t know much but […]