Most people assume that in order to collect art you’ve got to have millions of pounds to squander away. This assumption is entirely wrong and in actual fact it’s better to collection art from new artists in order to maintain the industry and showcase new talent. If you have a passion for art collecting it [...]
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What we’ve learned from Green Office Week
May 18, 2012
When it comes to making your office greener, it’s the little things that count. Small changes in work habits can make big changes for the world’s environment, and doing your bit may just contribute to a healthier planet for all of us. Although many of us would love to make our offices more environmentally-friendly [...]
Friends and money
May 14, 2012
The age-old advice to never lend your friends money is sometimes ignored but always the best advice in the end. You could be the best and closest friends, but a simple money lend can always go wrong. It’s along the same lines as: “Don’t move in with your best friend” and “Never go into [...]
The most expensive works of art
May 7, 2012
I believe that art is one of the best ways of investing your money. I currently can only afford buying work from small independent artists, but if you have the cash, I would recommend spending it on a promising emerging artist. Not sure? Well, have a look at the most expensive works of art. [...]
Moving house on a budget
May 1, 2012
Lets face it, who isn’t skint after moving house? You’ll be financially exhausted after a down payment or deposit, finalising all your bills from your previous property, not to mention all the odds and ends that you forget you will need upon moving in. So if you’re moving home soon and you need to pinch [...]
Top tips for saving up for a holiday
April 27, 2012
If you are like me and don’t have much in the way of savings, a holiday means a couple of months of scrimping and saving beforehand. How much you will need to save depends on the destination and the type of holiday you are planning. Here are some top tips for saving up money for your [...]
Football fan? It’ll cost you
April 18, 2012
Being a football fan is hard enough as it is. Week in and week out, those who love the sport must navigate a range of challenges in pursuit of their passion. Whether it’s fending off all invites to non-football-related weekend events, having to remember to change their fantasy team on those random mid-week gameweeks [...]
Ups and downs of second home ownership
April 17, 2012
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 [...]
How to save money on petrol
April 16, 2012
Many people rely on their car, either for work, or, in rural areas, it is sometimes the only way to get from A to B. With the cost of petrol ever rising, it has become prudent to find ways of reducing fuel bills, this can include a change of driving style as well as [...]
The adoption of the electric car
April 5, 2012
Some report that the panic buying has in fact left petrol stations low on fuel and in turn made things worse. With Easter holidays coming up this week, people will travelling across the UK and petrol stations expect to be buys once again. There are mixed signals as to whether or not the strike [...]


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