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Any article we publish relating to investing you’ll be able to find here.
Sometimes even hearing the word “finance” is enough to start an eye-rolling yawn, but I tell you what isn’t boring? Investing! Ok, that might elicit the same response in most people. But the fact you’re here suggests it isn’t you. And I respect that! You’re here to find out if investing in Vanguard’s funds directly …
Plum vs Vanguard – Cheaper Fees to Boost Your Portfolio? Read More »
With some great innovation in financial services over the last few years, we’re comparing two of the newer competitors. In this article, we’ll be seeing who comes out on top in the head to head: Chip vs Moneybox. Read until the end for my verdict. Chip vs Moneybox: What are these apps? Chip* and Moneybox …
Chip vs Moneybox: Which One Can Grow Your Wealth? Read More »
Since Open Banking came into play, competition has heated up in the financial services space. Lots of new startups have built amazing tools that can help you to manage your money. I’m looking at two such apps today; Plum and Moneybox. But who wins in the head-to-head; Plum vs Moneybox? I’ll reveal my verdict at …
Plum vs Moneybox: Can One of These Boost Your Wealth? Read More »
With personal finance, the aim of the game is to simplify and automate when and where you can. I’ll be comparing two apps that are trying to dominate the automatic saving app market in a head-to-head. Chip vs Plum, who will come out on top? Keep reading to hear my verdict. Chip vs Plum – …
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 …
How Long Do You Need To Be Employed To Get A Mortgage UK? Read More »
Hello there good reader! I’m proud to announce that I have re-branded my site. No longer are we Personal Profit. We are now The Mindful Money Project! Why have I made the change? There were a few reasons why I made the change, other than being chronically indecisive! 1. Blogs in the same space with …
Personal Profit is now The Mindful Money Project! Read More »
Your 20s are a fantastic period of time. You’ve finished uni and, hopefully, put your skint student days behind you by landing your first full-time job. You’re finding your feet in a career and enjoying the new disposable income you’ve got. I’ve still got a few years left of my 20s, but a conversation yesterday …
The 7 biggest finance mistakes young professionals make in their 20s Read More »
This will be counter-intuitive to a lot of people reading this, but is it really possible to actually lose money in a savings account? I’m not talking about some whacky negative interest rate either (which might not be as far-fetched as it sounds). If you stick with me, I’ll discuss whether you can lose money …
Can you lose money in a savings account? And how to stop the invisible erosion! Read More »
Have you just come into some excess or spare cash? Maybe an inheritance, a bonus payment or a lottery windfall? Even though your first urge may have been to run out and buy all of the things you’ve been looking forward to, the fact that you’re here searching “what should I do with spare cash?” …
Understanding the difference between the two is important, especially when you’re trying to improve your personal financial situation. Ever heard the story of the janitor who surprised everyone when he died by leaving $5 million to his local library? Or the story of the famous athletes who earned multiple millions a year filing for bankruptcy? …
What is the difference between income and wealth? And why you should care! Read More »
