Why it is important to have travel insurance
It is not a legal requirement to take out travel insurance, however, it is highly encouraged that you do so. Before thinking of taking the risk by not getting travel insurance, consider the benefits of doing so outlined in this guide. Insuring yourself whilst aboard in the case of unforeseen circumstances is one of the only ways to make sure your trip is not ruined by terribly expensive emergency medical
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Rent to buy/rent to own facing tougher FCA regulation
As of recent, there has been a crackdown launched on shops which seemingly charge rip-off interest rates for struggling customers on the rent to buy or rent to own household goods. This effects rent-to-own shops which sell furniture and household appliances by charging small weekly instalments, rather than sell them outright, at high interest rates. They face a price cap. In addition to this, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has
Read MoreAre we turning into a cashless society?
It is becoming more and more prevalent for us Brits to pay for almost everything on a credit or debit card. A place that only takes cash is becoming much rarer and tends to shock us when we go up to pay with our shiny card made of plastic. Furthermore, online shopping is a huge phenomenon by which you are not able to make cash payments with physical money, rather
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How much will the royal wedding cost?
Unless you have been living under a rock, you will be aware that on the 19th of May 2018, Prince Harry, 33, and his fiancée Meghan Markel, 36 and an American Actress, are to be wed at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The two got publically announced their engagement on the 27th of November 2017, spurring on mass celebrations across the nations as well as opening up a dialogue
Read MoreDo I really need to borrow money?
Before you go ahead and sign up for a loan, a credit card or any other type of financial aid, it makes sense to think about whether you really do need to be borrowing money at all. It is something people do not put much thought into nowadays, they just think “I need money quick” without thinking whether they could just make some changes in their lifestyle to be able
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