Personal Finance News

16 Sep

The Real Cost of Wedding Season – and How to Survive It

As the UK heads into peak wedding season, guests across the country are preparing to celebrate—while also keeping a close eye on their finances. From multiple invitations to destination ceremonies, the cost of attending weddings can add up quickly. Christie Cook, Managing Director of Retail at Hodge Bank, offers practical, budget-friendly advice to help guests […]

16 Sep

Five tax reliefs you’re missing that could save you hundreds

Millions of workers in the UK are missing out on tax reliefs worth hundreds of pounds a year, simply because they don’t know they exist. Lee Murphy, Managing Director of The Accountancy Partnership, online accountants for small businesses, contractors and freelancers, urges British employees to take action now. “The rules are generous in some areas, and […]

16 Sep

3.1 million policyholders at risk of cancelled home insurance – are you one of them?

A new study has estimated that approximately 3.1 million policyholders in the UK are at risk of having their home insurance cancelled or voided, all due to making simple errors. In the last year, around 7% admitted to doing something that could lead to their policy being cancelled, equal to millions nationwide who could be […]

16 Sep

Understanding the benefits and risks of equity release

Unlocking home equity can be a useful way to access funds based on the value of your home. The amount of mortgage you have outstanding impacts the amount you have access to, and there may be other limits depending on the type of scheme you opt for. However, using the funds for renovation, for example, […]

15 Sep

How to Start and Grow Your Freelance Business

If you are a freelancer just starting out or are having trouble getting things off the ground, it is important that you build your business foundations. Once you have your core pillars in place, you will find that it is smooth sailing from there.  To grow your business, you are going to need to deploy […]

15 Sep

Millions missing up to £60 in broadband savings due to simple oversight

A new study has revealed that the UK’s broadband users could be missing out on up to £1.2 billion worth of savings, simply because they aren’t switching providers regularly enough. It found that users can save an average of £58 on their annual broadband bill by switching to the cheapest deal available for the same […]

12 Sep

Why Cutting Corners on Branding Slashes Your Profits Too

You know that feeling when you order something online and it arrives looking, well, pretty questionable? Like the logo looks like someone whipped it up in Microsoft Paint, the packaging is giving “Amazon box with a bit of tape,” and then you’re left wondering if you just wasted your money. Honestly, none of this is […]

12 Sep

Millions of households missing out on cheaper broadband despite easier switching

Ofcom has reported that 1.6 million people have already used its new One Touch Switch process to move broadband or landline provider, making it quicker and simpler than ever to shop around for a better deal. But, according to financial wellness platform Money Wellness, millions of low-income households are still missing out on even bigger savings because they […]

10 Sep

Brits missing out on £76.6 million of broadband savings due to forgetfulness

A new study has revealed that 1.3 million UK households could be missing out on a cheaper broadband deal simply because of forgetfulness. The research found that over three-quarters (77%) of broadband users don’t switch providers as regularly as needed to maximise savings. Of these users, 6% said they don’t switch more often because they […]