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If you’re not in the financial position that you’ve always wanted to be in right now, don’t panic. Because when it comes to being good with money and having lots of it, it’s not something that can happen on accident. In fact, if you want to be in a good financial position and have money behind you, it can take a lot of work. It’s definitely not something that you should be afraid of or ever feel is impossible, but it will be something that you need to put your…

More and more companies and people are using co-working office spaces now. There are many reasons for people to use these spaces and more companies are seeing the benefit of using these spaces.  Once seen as a place for freelance workers, co-working spaces are now incredibly popular with everyone – big companies and small – for the benefits that come with using them. Some of these benefits are –  Networking.  Because co-working office spaces include a lot of different people from different companies, you may think that these people have…

If you’re finding it harder to use your standard bathroom because of a disability then you may want to consider adapting it. More and more people are choosing bathroom adaptations in order to stay safe, comfortable and to make sure that they’re able to use the bathroom to its full potential. There are many reasons to adapt your bathroom, but one of the most common ones is disability. When contractors build houses, they usually build them to a standard design which unfortunately doesn’t always include adaptations to make it easier…

If you work in the legal sector then you’ve probably come across hundreds of different types of insurance. However you may not have thought about having your own insurance. Because you work in the legal world and have many years’ experience of the law you probably think that you can get away with not having it. But it’s especially important for lawyers and those in the legal world to make sure they are covered. Lawyers handle so much sensitive information every day of their working lives. Their legal clients rely…

Families often struggle with budgeting for their summer holidays and days out during school breaks. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune if you learn the small tricks only a handful of parents know about. Whether you are planning to go to the beach or visit a popular seaside town for the day, there are plenty of ways you can make your money go further. Below you’ll find a few tips on how to enjoy time with your family more for less. Book Midweek When…

Choosing a place to live is one of the most challenging decisions that you can make in your life. And when you are buying a property, it instantly becomes that little bit more challenging. As well as finding an area which feels like home, you also have to think about how your budget is going to stretch to accommodate the move ahead of you. To give you a bit of a hand with this decision, we are going to talk through a few of the points which you need to…

Buying a house is an exciting time, but if you are a first time buyer it can get fairly confusing. Being a first time buyer, you may not be aware of the legal side of buying and this can leave you feeling lost and ready to give up.  However, there is a lot of information out there designed to help out people just like you. Not only is there advice available online but there are many solicitors out there who specialise in property law and are happy to help people…

Personal Insurance  Unfortunately, it is a sad fact of life that bad things will happen. Perhaps you’ll get sick, or have to miss work due to unforeseen circumstances, you may even be in an accident. While we hope that you are fortunate enough to never have this happen, it’s always good to be prepared. That’s where personal insurance comes in.  Most people will have heard of insurance, and probably even have cover on their home or car. This means that you pay a certain amount each month or year and…

There are a lot of things in life that can cause you anxiety and worry. Your job, your friends, your family, all of these things can be a source of stress from time to time. But there’s no denying that there’s one thing that causes more stress than any other. One thing that millions of people lie awake at night worrying about every single day. That thing is, of course, money. Even if you’re the kind of person who doesn’t think that money is that important to a happy life,…

When it comes to finance, we all have our issues. When you’ve been used to drawing the short straw in the finance department, it can feel as if your luck will never turn around. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Because this happens to us all. Even people with large amounts of money will experience some issue or setback in their life. But the most important thing is how you deal with it. Whenever you’re faced with adversity, you can always bounce back. And it’s usually that process…

Life can be expensive at times. Whether you’re a frugal person or not, you most likely spend a lot of money every year on rent (or mortgage payments), utilities, food, gas, clothes, taxes, insurance, and a wide range of other essentials that are either necessary for your wellbeing or imposed by the government. These are necessary costs, but you can reduce the amount you spend on many of those necessities. The answer isn’t to simply stop treating yourself to luxury things; you can save money in that regard too. You…