Advertisement Feature. This is an HSBC Sponsored Article. Right now, lots of us are very conscious of our finances, and looking for ways to manage our spending more effectively. Whether that’s through an increased focus on budgeting, smarter borrowing, or simply an effort to reduce waste, the current cost of living rise is causing people of all ages to rethink their everyday habits. A new digital survey by YouGov on behalf of HSBC has ...
How to introduce your kids to money
Collaborative post Teaching your kids about money helps to equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate life effectively. Money skills can help to ensure a secure future for your children, while also teaching them that “money doesn’t grow on trees”. So, the sooner you begin to develop their financial skills, the better. Here are some easy ways to introduce your kids to money. Coin Counting For younger children, ...
Family finances: six ways to create good habits
Collaborative post When it comes to your family finances, do you feel in control, or is there room for improvement? Developing good money habits is the foundation for achieving your financial goals. Whether you’re aiming to reduce debt, move home, support your children or secure your retirement, you need to be able to manage your money effectively. Here are six ways you can take control of your family finances, improve your money ...
Money saving tips: 5 easy ways to add to your savings
Collaborative post When it comes to financial security, we all know that it's a good idea to save something for a rainy day. But that can often be easier in principal than in practice. With most of us already living on a budget and stretching our monthly allowances to the limit, saving for the future can easily slip to the bottom of the priorities list. Saving a little each month is achievable though; you just need to change a few of your ...
Tips for handling debt
Collaborative post Being in debt is not something anyone aims for, but a lot of us are probably in exactly that position. According to the TUC, the average UK household has £886 more non-mortgage related debt than they did the year before. If you’re in a situation where your debt is getting worse, or not going down, you need to take action to get it under control. Here are some tips for handling debt to get you started. First steps ...
How to budget for a switch to part-time work
Collaborative post Is making the switch to part-time work something you'd love to do? There are many reasons why people work part-time. Perhaps you’re returning to work after having a baby, and would like to reduce your hours to spend more time at home with your little one. Or you may be starting to think about retirement, but don’t feel ready to give up your job completely. Alternatively, it could be all about freeing up time to pursue ...
Budgeting: top tips for getting it right
If you're looking to improve your money management skills, this guest post has lots of top tips on how to get budgeting just right. What is budgeting? Well, it's basically making sure that you are spending less than you’re bringing home, and it lays the foundations for every financial plan. Budgeting isn’t all about restricting what you spend money on and cutting all the fun out of your life. It's really just about understanding how much money ...