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Using Your Credit Cards the Right Way

Photo Source Collaborative Post¦ Most of us put off taking credit cards out. At the end of the day, if you’re financially responsible and don’t run into any unexpected costs, … Read More

Saving money during lockdown – it can be done!

Collaborative Post¦ Is the coronavirus lockdown playing havoc with your finances? For those who are no longer able to work, helping our finances stretch a little further would certainly be welcome, especially because we’re not getting 100% of our much-needed paycheck.

It’s easy to think that because we’re not eating out, spending money on fuel and days out or even new outfits for every occasion that we’d be saving more money. Sadly, that’s not always the case. From daily takeaways to online shopping through boredom, buying kids entertainment and toys as well as rising utility bills because we’re at home all the time, some of us are losing more money than normal. But, help is at hand – here we’ll look at how you and your family can save money during lockdown and come out of the other side in a more financially stable position.

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15 money saving tips to start following right now

Collaborative Post¦ Life is so busy, it can be difficult to find the time to sit down and work out where you’re going wrong with spending money. So many of us find that finances are really tight when we’re getting close to payday. With 15% of Brits having no savings and 1 in 3 having less than £1,500 saved up [source], it’s no wonder many of us are getting into debt when times get tough. However, by following these tips, you’ll be saving money in no time.

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Building Value Into Your Home

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Collaborative Post¦ Maintaining or increasing the value of your property is vital. When you buy a home, you imagine that the value will just continuously increase the longer you own your home. However, there this is not always the case. Your property can fall into negative equity. This is where it is worth lower than its original value. This means that when you sell your home, you end up losing money in the process. This can be hugely problematic when it comes to moving on to a new home or even releasing the equity in your home when you retire. 

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Great Home-Based Business Ideas for Full-Time Mums

Collaborative Post¦ As rewarding as it can be to be a full-time mum, it can also prove to be financially stressful. When you don’t have the funds to pay for childcare, it can feel like you have no choice but to stay at home with the kids and sacrifice your income. However, thanks to the wonders of technology, it’s now possible for stay-at-home mums to launch a business right from the comfort of their own home.

Starting your own business online can help you to generate a lucrative income, while also staying at home with the kids. The question is, what kind of business can you start up as a full-time parent? Let’s look at some of the best home-based business ideas you could start right now.

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