In the world of investments, probably the most widespread piece of advice is to “diversify, diversify, diversify.” And in your average investment strategy, this would be accomplished by creating a portfolio investing in a number of different industries. However, there is a lot more to the financial world than just playing the stock market. [...]

  From ridiculous interest rates of 1000%+ to poor customer service and tactics bordering on bullying, pay day loan companies get a bad rep. Putting aside the morals of whether or not they should market quick cash and no credit checks to people with bad credit; they sure don’t make it easy for themselves! I’ve [...]

Retail sales dropped 3.3% last month and retailers are blaming the weather. It is the biggest drop since March 2011 and footwear sales were the lowest since 2008 according to figures released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Yahooreports: “Online retailers also saw demand slow, while supermarkets felt the pain despite the cold weather boosting [...]

  If you start to add up the cost of car ownership, it rapidly starts to become very expensive  indeed. Even if you use every trick at your disposal to make motoring affordable it still is never a cheap proposition. Also cars tend to depreciate in value rapidly, given this it might seem surprising that [...]

  It could be that you’ve found a lovely little place by the sea in your favourite holiday town, or that you want to invest in somewhere that will make you some money in rent. Whatever your reasons, getting a second home can be as exciting as it is frustrating. Before you decide to go [...]

  All mortgages are not created equal and getting a great deal with a favourable interest rate can save you a lot of money over the life of the loan. There are many different mortgages to choose from, so how can you be certain that you are getting the best rate available? Here are some [...]

  Each month we look how people have successfully turned their hobbies into their professions. This month we continue the feature with journalism. Here we will be discussing the most important factors and issues you may come across when you set up your own business as a freelance journalist. Journalism plays an important role in [...]

  Travelling for business is a common task of a variety of jobs. While some companies may have a large travel budget, small businesses may have more restrictions on funds when it comes to travel. If travelling for business is becoming an important part of your job, consider these top tips for keeping your business [...]

  According to the latest research by YouGov on behalf of CallCredit Information Group, a significant number of people know next to nothing about their partner’s financial situation. The research suggests that 34% of all UK adults who are in a relationship have no idea about the financial history of their other half and could [...]

  Between now and August more than a million 16-24 year-olds are expected explore the farthest reaches of the world. It’s more common now for young people to shorter skills focussed trips, with the hope of coming back with practical skills that will increase their chances of employment. Spending up to a year on a [...]