For some of us, the reality of our December spending spree only hits once January comes around and we’re slightly strapped for cash. This begs the question, just how much do we spend at Christmas and during December on the whole?
Autumn budget predictions have been rife for the past few weeks, but following yesterday’s announcements, we can start to see what the next year will look like for your finances. We take a look at the autumn statement, what it means for your money and how you can make the most of these changes.
November will be over in no time and everyone knows what that means…It’s time to crack open the first door of your advent calendars! If you’re yet to treat yourself or your loved ones to a 2017 advent calendar, now is the time to do so! Before you know it, the shelves will be emptying and you’ll have a limited selection of these festive calendars to choose from!
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If you live away from your home and family for the majority of the year, you’ll undoubtedly be excited to return to your hometown in time for the Christmas festivities. Whether you’re travelling halfway across the world, or you simply need to hop on a train, it’s important to plan your journey home early on, to avoid paying over the odds for a ticket home.
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Bonfire night 2017 is set to be the best yet, with more theatrics, events and celebrations to look forward throughout the season. This is a great time of year to gather with family and friends and bask in the beauty of blazing bonfires and fireworks.
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Autumn is here with its crisp fresh air and the orange leaves falling off the trees. Soon we will all have to turn up the heating and get out the fluffy blankets to fight off the chill, so what can we do to prepare our home for the upcoming winter?
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Back to school season is over, it’s time to start thinking about Halloween. Whether it’s cheap trick or treat ideas, money saving tips for the kids’ Halloween party, or refreshing ideas for shopping on a budget, we’ve got you covered for 2017. After all, what makes a fantastically spooky party isn’t all about the things you can splash out on. With a little creativity (and superb ideas from us), you should be able to give the kids a ghoulishly great Halloween to remember, without burning a hole in your pocket.
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We’re facing the second Friday 13th of the year this month and what spookier time of year to have it fall in, than the horrifying Halloween host, October? Plenty of people around the world think of Friday 13th as the unluckiest day going – even those who aren’t superstitious have their concerns about this well-known omen.
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It’s been 10 years since the credit crunch of 2007 that sparked a 5-year recession and a global financial crisis. Yet whilst things appeared to be on the up for a few years, it seems that the UK are at risk of another downfall, due to the levels of personal loans that are being taken advantage of.
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Starting a new business can be daunting and the financial risk involved can be the biggest obstacle to navigate. You may be worried about your outgoings and income and how the two balance each other out. That’s why we are here to offer you a few tips on how you can easily improve your new business’ finances.
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