Though the media has been peppered with reassurances that the UK is in recovery, the aftershock of the global recession is still an everyday factor for many people. Our finances don’t feel as secure as they once did and people are constantly on the lookout for ways to be frugal and sensible when it comes [...]
Recent years have seen a major shift in consumer spending habits that has caught the attention of many businesses, with several looking set to embrace the unexpected shift. We are indeed talking about the increasing desire among consumers to move away from cash purchases, with many opting instead to pay using alternative, more modern options. [...]
Life can get us down sometimes but the good news is that there are often financial nets to catch us and aid our recovery. There are many different forms of compensation available to people in the UK that so often goes unclaimed, simply because they are unaware that they are entitled to it. In order [...]
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A lot of us will at some point in our lives be unable to work. Though for a few this will simply be an inability to find employment, for many it will be as a result of illness, injury or unexpected redundancy. When such a situation strikes, it can be easy to panic; unsure of [...]
Find out more about the Zoopla IPO: http://www.ig.com/uk/zoopla-ipo-grey-market Zoopla, the second largest property portal in the UK, took many by surprise by finally floating on the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday 18 June – a day earlier than many investors and analysts were expecting. Zoopla had stated that the price of its shares will be [...]
There are a number of factors to consider when making the decision to open a credit account with a UK catalogue company. Shopping with one of these retailers can sometimes cost you more money in the long run (especially if interest rates are high), although you will be able to spread the cost of your [...]
Getting a new car is exciting but it can also be expensive and beyond simple tips like opting for a second-hand model and shopping around for the best price, people are often on the lookout for frugal ways to cut the cost without having to compromise too much on the quality of the vehicle. Luckily, [...]