Financial independence means not having to rely on others to pick me up if I have an overly expensive month, I have enough squirrelled away to keep me afloat for a while.

As of this year, working parents are entitled to an extra 15 hours per week of free childcare for their 3 and 4 year olds.

Follow our top tips to minimise the impact of this potentially ruinous time of year.

Step into a real life case study. We will be focusing on mortgages today. So may we ask what are the details of the home you are buying and the mortgage you chose?

Should I pack my pensions into one easy to manage place?

If you are reading this it means that you managed to stash some money aside and build your saving nest. That’s great, you’ve done the hard part.

It basically means that you and you alone are responsible for your actions and their consequences. That goes for successes and failures.

What effect will it have on your mortgage?

We’ve all heard versions of the saying that moving house is more stressful than divorce, childbirth etc. So what can you do to mitigate the pain of this miserable trial by real estate?

Despite the 2007 housing crisis, and current record house prices, particularly in London, there is a persistent mantra that your investment portfolio is complete with a house. 

I am a 26 year old Blogger and Wellness Entrepreneur working in FinTech. I love writing about my varied interests in millennial trends, cosmetic chemistry, technology, travel and startups. 

"Getting on the housing ladder is not just a dream of your parent's past, but a reality for your future." Philip Hammond

Find the best deals. Be vigilant for scammers.

On the eve of the retail phenomenon that is Black Friday, I’m taking a look at how our changing shopping habits are reflected in the stock market…

The psychology of shopping is fascinating, given how counter-intuitive a lot of our buying habits are.

Make the most of those long nights...

How do they work? What are the tax advantages? 

Find out how you can measure your financial progress.

When did you last check your financial health? Most of us actually never did! Financial planners say the best indicator to look at your financial health is the net worth. But what is it exactly?

Beware, you can lose it / drink it all.