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Tariffs, wars, and economic upheaval seem to dominate every headline, leaving us all wondering: What is really going on? Today, we will...

Average UK House Price In his most recent interview this month with ‘ This is Money ’, Fred Harrison, the economist and author credited...

The 18 year property cycle has been a hot topic of discussion among economists and investors for decades. It advocates that property...

PCH versus PCP Buying a new car on finance, also known as the “never-never”, can have advantages over buying outright. Franchised...

The 3 Golden Rules of Used Car Buying 1. Origin Matters: "A country makes either good wine or good cars. It cannot do both". Some...

Why do Some People get Promoted faster than Others? Do you see someone who graduated alongside you getting promoted while you feel stuck...

Housing Market Resilience Over the years, the UK housing market has been characterised by soaring property prices, supply-demand...

The Rich are Getting Richer In the last post, we looked at 'The 18 Year Property Cycle' to explain why the UK housing market has not...

A Tale of Two Narratives In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic plunged the world into uncharted territory, sparking a flurry of negative...

If you are a fan of MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis, you will already have watched his ‘Big Briefing’ on student loan overpayments. If...

In last week’s Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a cut to National Insurance contributions from 12% to 10%. But, what...

In an earlier post entitled ‘Health, Wealth and Happiness’, we briefly looked at a number of simple steps to achieve positive outcomes in...

Monopoly is one of the most popular board games in modern history, but behind the familiar game lies a fascinating relevance to land...

Have you ever wondered how your gross income transforms into the take-home pay you receive every month? If you earn £30k gross, your...

UK Inflation 2023 On 4 January, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set out his five priorities for 2023. The government's top priority is halving...

Is the UK housing market about to crash? Our fear-inducing national media is again headlining an imminent crash in the UK housing market...

What is a credit score? Your credit score indicates how reliable you are at borrowing and repaying money. When you apply for credit...

What is rich? The question of how much money you need to earn and the concept of being rich is very subjective and depends on personal...

Financial education is still not taught in schools, even the basics like budgeting and debt management. You will not be alone in never...

Discover the pros and cons of paying off a mortgage early vs investing. Make an informed decision with our guide. Can you save more money...