Being self-employed, whether you are a freelancer, sole trader or contractor, brings an extra layer of responsibility when it comes to managing your money. Your finances won’t be taken care of by an employer; you’ll have to manage everything yourself. I am self-employed so I know first-hand that this can be challenging …
Depending on who you ask, planning a wedding is one of the most difficult phases of a couple’s relationship. Other people say that the first year of marriage is even more difficult, as you are having to act as a family unit for the first time. It’s strange how a day meant to represent your …
Planning for your financial future is essential if you want to be financially secure. There’s no way of telling what will happen tomorrow so it’s best to be prepared for anything. If you start planning for the future now, you won’t have to worry about the financial side of things when a rainy day comes …
Life has a way of throwing curveballs at us when we least expect them. Sometimes, this might mean that we are in sudden need of a financial solution, i.e. some money, fast! This might be to cover an unexpected expense, a job loss, a necessary relocation, an illness, needing to buy a new car… the …
Did you know that 48% of adults in the UK have worries about their financial situation? But 55% don’t feel comfortable talking about it. Money can be a difficult subject to bring up when talking to our family and friends. However, so many of us have money-related problems, whether it’s debt, diminishing savings, or …
