People don’t like to lose. We associate unpleasant emotions with it, like sadness, pain and frustration. Indeed, we’re hard wired to avoid losses. Especially when it comes to money. Finding £100 is nice, but being out of pocket £100 is Read more…
Are you tired of living pay cheque to pay cheque? Do you feel like your financial circumstances haven’t really improved in the last two years (or even went backwards)? Do you wish you could just make more money? It’s time Read more…
There’s no escaping it. At some point, you’ll have to make a pitch to someone on why you deserve something. In fact, you’ll have to make several pitches. About why you deserve a job. About why you’d make a great flatmate. Read more…
There are lots of apps on the market designed to track your spend, create budgets and find ways to save. I’ll let you into a secret: these apps won’t really help you unless you’re motivated to change your behaviour. Sure, Read more…
Work smarter, not harder. Whether you work in an office, hospitality, or in the construction industry – we all need to manage our time better. That’s why we came up with 5 quick ways that can help you begin working smarter today: Read more…
If your income is inconsistent it can be really hard to budget. Here’s a couple of tricks to help you out based on my own experience dealing with uncertain cash flow. Know your average pay Rather than guess what Read more…
Getting that ‘yes’ call is great. For some it may have been months of hard work leading up to this point; sending out C.V.s, second round interviews, and experiencing countless rejections. It’s tempting just to accept a job offer immediately Read more…
Talking about money with your partner can be hard. It’s hard because money is a personal matter. We get naturally defensive when asked questions like “you spent how much on what?” or “why you didn’t tell me about these purchases?” Read more…
Can’t make a repayment? Don’t be afraid to ask for help Life happens – job loss, illness, family crisis, a sudden increase in living expenses. We understand there may be times when you just can’t afford to make a top-up repayment. Read more…
Silly little things, like actually getting dressed, can help boost productivity at home. Working from home requires focus. It may seem that escaping from the noisy open plan office, to using a laptop on your own sofa (in your PJs), Read more…