Ah apps. Love them or hate them, they are an increasingly important part of our lives. A set of these apps promise to help you save money, effortlessly. But, are money saving apps safe? What is a money saving app? The tools available to manage your money has evolved and modernised. Initially, you’d be cracking …
Ever had the joy of tagging up your monthly bank statements manually in a spreadsheet? Believe it or not this is how I used to stay on top of my finances before all of these money apps came along. It meant I didn’t do it as much as I should have. Now, however, I’m spoilt …
An app has the power to simplify your life. Especially your finances. Rather than cracking out a spreadsheet, simply plug an app into your bank account. Voila, you’ll find it easier to understand your spending and where you can save some of your hard-earned cash. Two of the best apps are here, but which one …
It seems you have to jump through a million hoops to get a mortgage nowadays. Watching my brother complete his first property this week highlights just how stressful the process can be (he’s certainly lost a bit of hair since they started the process). Some people go as far as saying it is more stressful …
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As a fellow first time buyer, I’m sure you know the struggle already. We really are being squeezed from all angles at the moment. Rising rental costs, higher deposit requirements and a rising average house price meaning we need to save even more. Not to mention rising living costs & a stubbornly static average wage. …
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Unsure of what “good” looks like when it comes to saving from your paycheck? You’re not alone. Even though personal finance is, you guessed it… personal, it sure does help to have some guidelines to keep it simple. A simple rule of thumb can easily answer the question; “what is a good percentage to save …
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Have an unexpected bill but not enough in your emergency fund? A tight budget? Need to pay off some debt quickly? Whatever your need to save £1000 in a month, there are some steps you can take to achieve your savings goal. Using the COST method, I’ll take you through how to save £1000 in …
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Even though consumer credit, in general, has shrunk in the UK since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic at the beginning of 2020, one area has seen lots of growth; online credit from vendors such as Klarna and PayPal. With the growth of these providers, a question on lots of people’s minds will be; does …
Cor I bet you’re bored of using an excel spreadsheet to track your expenses? Me too! Don’t even track your expenses because of the faff? Well, you’re in luck. A spend tracking app can do the work for you. In this article, I’ll be comparing the best spend tracker apps on the market today that …
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Ah bills, bills, bills. I feel like we should extend the saying “the only certainties in life are death and taxes” to also include bills. Whilst bills are hella boring, they are also extremely essential. They also pose a damn good opportunity to make some easy savings. But only if we are able to get …
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