Finance Blog Articles for Schools, Parents and Businesses

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Budgeting for School Leavers

Posted on: Feb. 1, 2021

Personal finance is unfortunately not a subject taught in all schools. For this reason, some young people leave school without knowing how to manage money effectively. Many are also clueless about applying for credit and therefore may acquire credit cards…

Avoiding Debts and Payday Loans

Posted on: July 22, 2019

Following on from our blog about learning budgeting basics, it is equally important for teens and young adults to be educated about debt, in particular the dangers of taking out payday loans. Debt seems to be part of adult life in today’s society…

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Budgeting Basics

Posted on: July 21, 2019

Budgeting and money management are generally not subjects taught in school or college. However, it is very important to be taught budgeting basics. Learning how to manage money and avoid getting into debt at a young age helps to build financially…

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Financial Problems at Christmas

Posted on: Jan. 5, 2015

One of the biggest worries people have at Christmas is the financial cost. A recent survey found that around one million people in the United Kingdom are still paying for Christmas 2013. And no doubt their debt will get even bigger after Christmas 2014…