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Personal Finance

Why low interest rates puts savings in cash at risk

Cash is a low-risk way to save, but with low interest rates and inflation, you might end up with less…

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Personal Finance

5 safety tips for driving in bright sunlight to avoid a £1k fine

Driving in bright sunlight can be dangerous. To save you a fine and points on your licence (at best!), here's…

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Personal Finance

What will banking accounts look like in the future?

Today’s banking accounts were the stuff of science fiction twenty years ago. What will banking accounts will look like in…

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Personal Finance

Where can I live with a British passport after Brexit?

If you still dream of living overseas after Brexit, we’ll take a look at the rules, find out where you…

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Investing

What goes up when the stock market crashes?

For investors, stock market crashes can be terrifying. But not everything drops in a crash. Nic Gardner looks at what…

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Personal Finance

Can I buy shares in Wise?

If you're in the UK or EU and interested in investing, read on to find out what Wise is, whether…

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Personal Finance

Are banking apps safe?

No longer do we have to go into the bank, queue up and wait to talk to a teller. With…

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Personal Finance

What is an RFID chip, and what does it do?

You might not know what an RFID chip is, but you almost certainly own at least one! Are they safe?…

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Personal Finance

How to get free office software if you run a small business

With so many popular software packages changing to a subscription model, small businesses can save time and money with free…

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Personal Finance

How to find free online business courses

Free online business courses can help you advance your career, progress to further studies or start your own business! We…

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Personal Finance

5 ways to protect yourself from financial crime in a cashless era

According to the NFIB Fraud and Cyber Crime Dashboard, reports of online shopping fraud in the UK jumped from 5,900…

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The best money-making crafts to sell

Picking the best money-making crafts to sell online is an art in itself. Nicole Gardner finds out what's involved -…

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7 things you need to know before choosing an investing app

Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting out, Nicole Gardner looks at 7 things you need to know before…

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Will my travel insurance cover me after lockdown?

If you're planning to go travelling, Nicole Gardner finds out whether your travel insurance will cover you after lockdown.

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How to choose the best contactless payment method for me

There are many so many contactless payment systems! Nicole Gardner finds out how to choose the best contactless payment method…

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What is Samsung Pay? Your ultimate guide explained

Samsung Pay: your ultimate guide explained. Nicole Gardner explains what you need to know. So, what are you waiting for?…

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Personal Finance

What is Google Pay? The ultimate guide

Google Pay: your ultimate guide. Nicole Gardner explains everything you need to know to get started. What are you waiting…

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Personal Finance

What is Apple Pay? A comprehensive guide

You’ve probably heard of it, but what is Apple Pay? Nicole Gardner gives a comprehensive guide to Apple Pay and…

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Is Germany in recession?

Is Germany in recession? Nicole Gardner finds out what a recession is, whether Germany is in recession, and what it…

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What is a recession?

The IMF says that all economies are in recession. It sounds bad, but what is a recession and what can…

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4 digital outlets to find gig or temporary work online

There are hundreds of digital outlets offering to help you find a gig or temporary work online. Nicole Gardner finds…

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Where can we travel after lockdown ends?

53% of people plan to take a trip as soon as the lockdown is over, but where can we actually…

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How to talk about money

Many UK adults don’t know how to talk about money. If you're one of them, Nicole Gardner has some ideas.

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What’s new with Budgeting Loans during the coronavirus?

What are budgeting loans, who's eligible, and what's changing with them during the coronavirus? Nicole Gardner explains what you need…

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The pros and cons of contactless payment

What are the pros and cons of contactless payments in the time of Covid-19? Are they right for you? Nicole…

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What’s changing about bus travel in London during Covid-19?

Bus travel in London is changing during Covid-19. If you have to travel by bus, Nicole Gardner explains what these…

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Are Post Offices still open? Opening times during coronavirus lockdown

Most Post Offices are still open, but you probably don't need to visit them. Nicole Gardner finds out how to…

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Make money online with these 13 UK companies hiring remote workers

If you want to make money online, Nicole Gardner has rounded up 13 UK-based companies hiring remote workers.

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Budgeting tips for working from home

For those of you working from home, these budgeting tips from Nicole Gardner will help to minimise your expenses and…

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Key workers and vulnerable groups: are you making the most of the support available?

There's heaps of support for key workers and vulnerable groups. Are you making the most of the support available? Nicole…

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Loss of income due to coronavirus – now what?

Millions of people around the world are dealing with a loss of income due to coronavirus. Get help and stay…

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How to get money fast

Nicole Gardner gives some money-making tips to make the most of the lockdown.

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Wanderlust? 4 ways to stay sane without travel during Covid-19

Nicole Gardner explains four ways to stay sane, have fun, and make the most of your time at home during…

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Personal Finance

Creating a food budget for your family

Do you know how to create a food budget for your family? Here, Nicole Gardner explains how to save food…

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How to check if you’re a victim of identity theft

Do you know how to check if you are affected by identity theft? Here, Nicole Gardner offers information and advice.

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