The link between money and happiness is one that has been explored and reviewed for generations. Are happy people wealthier? Are wealthier people happier? We¡¯ve all heard the phrase that ¡°money can¡¯t buy happiness¡± but how accurate is that when ...
Buying a car, whether new or second hand, comes with a range of responsibilities. One of the most important of these is ensuring that the car is regularly serviced and that any necessary repairs are carried out. This can be ...
We¡¯ve all become quite used to the ads encouraging us to ¡°reclaim PPI.¡± You may also have received calls and texts, as well as flyers and letters from claims management companies. However, the window of opportunity in which to check ...
Summer 2019 is almost coming to a close. Despite a last minute reprieve on the weather front it will soon be time to go back to school. For most parents that means a shopping list of items, from technology through ...
The general trend among shoppers today is to buy less. Or, if that¡¯s not possible, to buy something that can at least be recycled when it stops being useful, as opposed to ending up in landfill. The UK generates more ...
The way that you handle credit can have a significant impact on your future eligibility for loans or credit cards. That¡¯s because, in the UK, credit reference agencies keep track of consumer financial histories. Lenders are provided with data to ...
For many people, being self-employed appears to be living the dream. Whether you¡¯re looking to escape an unpleasant boss or get away from commuter life, switching to the self-employed lifestyle looks ¨C on the surface at least ¨C like a ...
The concept of a guarantor is not new. The idea is that a second person provides support for someone who is looking to enter into a financial arrangement, whether that¡¯s renting a property or borrowing money. That second person guarantees ...
Energy debt has become a problem for many people in the UK. Research has found that this is an issue that disproportionately impacts vulnerable energy consumers. This comes at the same time as a report suggesting that existing support for ...
Climate change has risen to the top of the global agenda this year. With climate emergencies being declared in multiple locations and global protests led by groups such as Extinction Rebellion there is much more awareness than there has ever ...