Purchasing your first home

Putting Yourself in Position for Your First Home Purchase

Aside from getting a job, getting married and having children, one of the most common rites of passage of a highly successful adult is the purchase of a home. While many people are ... Continue Reading →
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Take the Frugal Living Challenge! Step 5: Keep Going!

You’re entering the fifth month of QuickQuid’s “The Frugal Year Challenge,” which means that you’re probably starting to experience frugal fatigue. That’s why for May we ... Continue Reading →
What You Shouldn't Scrimp On by Kelly Gurnett

Things You Shouldn’t Scrimp On

Being cost-conscious isn’t a bad thing. Frugality can help you pay down your debts, build up your savings, and generally make your money go farther. All in all, it’s a savvy and ... Continue Reading →
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Should You Join Fellow Brits in the Great Rotation Back into Stocks?

Seemingly, there are now daily articles in major publications about the why the FTSE 100 will rise and the “Great Rotation” back into stocks. Within, there are platitudes ... Continue Reading →
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Doodle for a chance to win a free grocery tote! QuickDoodle Pinterest Contest

1. Open to UK residents aged 18 or over with a Pinterest account. 2. To enter, create an original, hand-drawn or computer-generated doodle, take a photograph or scan of it and then ... Continue Reading →
New Study Claims Britons Are Worst-Off in World When it Comes to Retirement

New Study Claims Britons are Worst-Off in World when it Comes to Retirement

There was a controversial study released recently by HSBC showing that in a survey of various countries around the world, comparing how long people would live into retirement versus ... Continue Reading →
Is Your Style Budget-Friendly_ A Frugalista's Must-Have Wardrobe

Is Your Style Budget-Friendly? A Frugalista’s Must-Have Wardrobe

Trying to keep up with the latest trends in fashion can be a huge budget-buster.  With styles changing from season to season, how can you stay trendy without totally breaking the ... Continue Reading →
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Apply for a Credit Card and Get Approved!

Applying for your first credit card can be a scary thing. When clients come to make an appointment with me at the bank to apply for a credit card, they have the same look of fear in ... Continue Reading →
With British Companies Increasing Dividends, Is It Time to Shift to Stocks by Darwins Money Blogger

With British Companies Increasing Dividends, Is It Time to Shift to Stocks?

According to a recent report, analysts expect the average dividend yield on stocks of Britain’s largest stocks (FTSE 1000 index) to increase from 3.07% to 3.37%. This represents ... Continue Reading →
Take the Frugal Living Challenge! Step 3 Pay It Off

Take the Frugal Living Challenge! Step 3: Pay It Off

In this third installment of QuickQuid’s “The Frugal Year Challenge,” I’m going to discuss why it’s important to pay down your bills as quickly as possible and some methods ... Continue Reading →