Whilst investors have traditionally invested in the stock markets, many are turning to invest in alternative assets to diversify and boost their returns. How about wine, art or other collectables? We take a look.
Prices of fine and rare wines continue to rise and more people are turning to investing in them as a good alternative asset. Such investments must though have the right insurance cover in place. We take a look.
Money doesn’t grow on trees – more’s the pity - so whether you want to buy a house, go traveling, give your children a decent education or save for your retirement, making sensible investments now is crucial if you’re planning for a brighter financial future.
You may need foreign currency because you're off on holiday, perhaps to pay bills or buy a property in another country or maybe because you are emigrating. But what options have you to get this money, here's our currency exchange review to help.
Taking holiday money abroad is becoming easier as more companies offer a variety of currency exchange solutions, so we look at why you may want to consider using Travel FX for your foreign currency.
Despite the amount of credit paid off by Britons increasing last year, personal debt still stands at nearly £1.5 billion. According to the Insolvency Service 135,089 Britons faced bankruptcy or obtained an IVA last year.
We’re going to take a look at how we can save money in everyday life, not an easy task. People are finding it difficult to pay utility bills, heating and electricity as well as mortgage and rent. Is it achievable to save money? Can we make simple changes to help make life a little easier?
Wading out of the quagmire of debt you have found yourself in can seem like an impossible task. However, there really is a better future ahead if you knuckle down and use some effective budgeting and cost-cutting techniques.
Debt is inevitable for most people. Whether it's student loans, mortgages, credit cards, or any other source, everyone finds a way to borrow and spend money they don't have.
People's debt problems have been big news over the past 18 months. The credit crunch and subsequent recession have given rise to redundancies and the general tightening of purse strings, despite the fact that many of us still need to borrow money in order to make ends meet. So should we give up credit cards completely?
There may have been one or two gifts in George Osborne’s Budget speech, not least a National Living Wage. But for many, it’s insufficient to offset the cost of living, along with a reduction in tax credits and a paralysing housing crisis. Such obstacles means only a few will have been able to escape the claws of debt over their lifetimes.
You may know about Scot and Michelle Young who are going through a bitter divorce battle whereby Scot Young, (a former multi-millionaire property developer) has declared himself bankrupt while his ex-wife, Michelle, struggles to prove otherwise and get the money she needs to raise her two children. What are your rights in a similar situation?
Immediately after graduation, many college grads are concerned with finding a job, a place to live, and setting up their new lives. Unfortunately, very few people dedicate time to their financial futures. This lack of initiative results in the accumulation of debt, personal loans, and other unfavorable fiscal circumstances.
A quick look at the figures reveals that the number of people without bank accounts dropped significantly between 2002/03 and today - and that insolvency levels increased around four times over the same period.
One of the great things about modern technology is that so many of us are rarely more than a few clicks away from accessing the information we need. Finding some help & advice with your finances is just one area…
If you’ve been offered a DMP, this may, or may not, be a good thing. It depends on your individual situation and your specific needs; there is no one-size-fits all approach.
Most of us have a list of items we have to remember before heading off on holiday. But if you don’t have a money-saving checklist, you could be missing out on some of the best vacation deals – so read on to put that right.
With the majority of energy companies pushing up their prices, it’s becoming ever more important to save money on your energy bills. But is it easier said than done?
As the credit crunch bites most of us need to be careful and ideally save money without losing out. Here we explore tips to achieve just this.
Being green around the home is easy once you've made small ecologically-minded adjustments to your lifestyle. Follow these top tips to act in a more eco-friendly way.
