Diane

Diane

With the background of a long standing career at senior level within the insurance industry, I've been writing articles on personal finance matters for MoneyHighStreet since we started it in 2006. As a family of 4, plus a wonderful labrador, our main goal is really to enjoy life, to have fun! To achieve our goal, like it or not, we need to really get the most from our money. I enjoy sharing how we tackle this.
  • Joined: 18th April 2016
  • Articles: 228
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What’s the Best Time to Sell Your Home

Selling property often seems like an inhumane struggle against seasoned real estate experts and their special “insider” knowledge, but it doesn’t have to be! According to real estate experts at Tranio.com, much of the process is down to common sense…

How Will the 2016 Budget Affect Buy-to-Let Investing?

Was the 2016 Budget a disaster for buy-to-let investors? Or is there still some traction in the industry? Recently, George Osborne announced his 2016 Budget, and it’s safe to say that buy-to-let investors were once again disappointed with its ramifications.…

Save Money with Back to Uni Discounts

With many students about to embark on their university life or return to university after the summer break, forking out for kitchen equipment, homeware, tech and study materials as well as rent and contents insurance will be hitting bank balances…

Be Wise With Your Pension Choices

New pension freedoms come into place across the U.K from April 6th, 2015. Investor will have more choice on how to invest their pensions. Property investment in care homes is seen as a safe alternative to an annuity because it provides a steady income. Various other hands off investments are explored.

Is It Cheaper To Send Your Child To A Private School?

Many parents are willing to go to great lengths to help ensure their child gets a place at a top performing school. Would you move house to be within a school catchment area to secure a place? How much extra would you be prepared to pay for your property? Is it cheaper to send your child to a private school?

Can I Save Money and Still Get Fit?

For as long as I can remember I've pretty much always had a gym membership. My challenge for this year though is to see if I can do without this membership, still get fit but save money at the same time.

I’m Earning Swagbucks

You may have seen my article on Swagbucks when I'd just started using it and I felt I was hooked. Well, 3 months on and I'm still busy earning for doing things I like to do online.

Why I’ve Stopped Playing Candy Crush

I was introduced to Candy Crush by a friend during the school summer holidays. It's such an addictive game! But now I've deleted it from my Xperia. Here's why I've stopped playing Candy Crush, maybe you should think about stopping too.