Personal Finance NewsGetting your first car without a credit history can feel like being on a roundabout with no clear exit. You may need your car for work, study, or for everyday errands, but lenders see no record to judge how reliable you are. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible to get behind the wheel. By approaching the […]
With Black Friday and Christmas shopping in full swing, millions of Brits are set to have deliveries arriving to their homes. But the home insurance experts at Go.Compare are warning homeowners about the risks of leaving valuable parcels on their doorsteps, as ONS data reveals a 20% rise in thefts from outside dwellings between March 2024 and […]
Over 13.5m UK adults are planning to cut back their Christmas spending this year as households feel the squeeze of soaring prices and stubbornly high living costs, new research from investment, protection, retirement and in-house advice specialist LV= reveals. From spreading the cost of Christmas dinner to cutting back on gifts, families are finding new ways to […]
With Christmas fast approaching and Black Friday deals everywhere, it’s a busy time for shoppers. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of online sales, but a few careful habits can make all the difference during a period where scammers will look for opportunities to take advantage of shoppers. Here, Sophie Graham, a Personal […]
With terms including the word ‘mortgages’ generating over half a million Google searches a month (595k) in the UK alone, it’s clear that many prospective homeowners are still confused about how mortgages work, what they’re eligible for, and how to navigate a challenging market. As we get closer to the Autumn Budget announcement, many more […]
Sometimes we just need to get away from it all for a little bit. Whether it’s mounting pressures at work or at home, everyone deserves a mini-holiday at one time or another, just to get their head back on straight. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to square that need with the reality of our budget. […]
As more UK residents look to the likes of Etsy and Vinted to make some extra cash this Christmas, tax professionals are raising the alarm. HMRC now has visibility into online selling activity, and non-compliance could lead to in-depth investigations or large fines that exceed your earnings. From the beginning of this year, HMRC started […]
Millions of Brits could be jetting off without valid travel insurance – simply because they didn’t realise they need to declare their medical conditions. New research from Go.Compare found that almost a third of UK adults (30%) live with a medical condition, but fewer than half of these (48%) always declare it or double check […]
As the content creator economy continues to boom, more influencers and content creators are receiving free products, services or even holidays for exposure on social media. However, Lee Murphy, Managing Director of The Accountancy Partnership, specialist accountants for freelancers, influencers and the self-employed, states that anyone who receives a free product or service, with the obligation […]
