Cash Advances (aka credit card cash withdrawals)
Cash advances, that is, withdrawing cash on a credit card, substantially differs from withdrawing cash on a debit…
A Fast Guide to Payments
Types of payments you can make When making payments on a credit card, you will usually get a…
Payday loans: only just better than selling a kidney…
Payday loans. Guaranteed approval. An answer in less than 10 minutes. Quick cash. No hidden fees. No paperwork.…
What is an account in arrears?
Put quite simply, if you have an “account in arrears”, it means that at least one payment is…
What does it mean if I default on an account?
If you do not pay arrears on an account, the lender considers you to have “defaulted”. What will…
24-Factor Credit Check: Credit Cards
One of the six factors on your lender report is centred around the credit cards you hold. This…
The Ultimate Guide to Finding Childcare When You Really Need a Night Out
Being a parent is great, but sometimes you really need to have some time just being ‘you’. A…
Choosing a Nursery for Your Child: 10 Important Factors
Choosing a nursery for your child can be a daunting prospect. When I started looking for a nursery…
How to not mess up your finances in a marriage
There’s been the whirlwind romance, the magical proposal, and the fairytale wedding. But now that the big day…
Shared Parental Leave and Pay Explained
Traditionally, employers expected mothers to take time away from their careers to look after their children. Maternity leave…
Are you ready for the cost of having a baby?
As you’re getting ready to welcome your little bundle of joy into the world, finances may not be…
Family Budgeting: 11 handy money saving tips
Introduction to Family Budgeting It can be hard to keep track of your spending each month with a…
10 Simple Tips for Balancing Work and Family
Balancing work and family can be a difficult juggling act. Too much or too little on either side…
Stay At Home Mum: It’s No ‘Luxury’, It’s Hard Work!
Being a stay at home mum is often envisioned as being a life of luxury. There’s no worry…
Wedding cost: Have a fairytale wedding on a budget
Thinking about budgeting isn’t exactly the most glamorous part of planning your big day. But it is one…