Personal Finance News

21 Sep

The Foundations Of A Successful Startup

Photo by Daria Nepriakhina 🇺🇦 on Unsplash If you’re in the process of launching a startup, building a solid strategy is essential. Every company must find its own path to success, but every business can benefit from putting key features in place. Focus on the following foundations for your startup, and your hopes of success […]

20 Sep

How to Streamline Your Online Business Operations

When it comes to running your business, you’ll always want to make sure that things are as simple as they can be. Yet, when you first get started, you might think that things need to be fancy or intricate in order to be successful. However, you will find that keeping things simple is the way […]

18 Sep

Warning issued to drug and drink drivers as insurance impact revealed

New research has revealed how being caught under the influence of drink or drugs while behind the wheel can impact your car insurance prices. According to the figures, costs can double or even quadruple in some cases if you’re convicted of drink or drug driving. The median comprehensive car insurance price for a driver with […]

17 Sep

How Long-Term Thinking Can Protect Your Business Finances

Quick wins are tempting, aren’t they? You spot a supplier offering a rock-bottom price, or you figure cutting a corner here and there won’t hurt. And on paper, it looks like a smart move. You save money, and you get to feel like the savvy business owner who outsmarted the system. But give it a […]

17 Sep

Up to ÂŁ67.7 million in tenancy deposits unfairly withheld

A new study has estimated that up to ÂŁ67.7 million in tenancy deposits may have been unfairly withheld from renters over the last two years. Around one in five tenants who left a property during this period said they had some of their deposit retained, equal to approximately 722,937 households.Worryingly, the vast majority of these […]

17 Sep

The majority of self-employed workers would switch to a salaried job to get a mortgage

Over a quarter (26%) of self-employed workers believe they have been turned down for a mortgage because of factors linked to their employment status, Afin Bank has found. In fact three quarters (75%) of workers said they were either currently thinking about or would consider switching to salary-based employment to overcome the challenges of getting […]

16 Sep

5 Top Tips To Ensure Your Online Brand Is Unmissable & Unforgettable

The digital era has created opportunities for businesses to unlock greater success than ever before. However, the competition to get seen (and, more importantly remembered) is fierce. Research suggests people may interact with up to 10,000 brands daily. So, how can you make sure that yours is one that sticks out for the right reason? […]

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 […]