How to Ask for a Pay Rise
Over 25 years of running businesses, I have had hundreds of people sit opposite me and ask for more money. […]
Earning
Borrowing and Credit, Life Events
Student Loans Explained
The average Plan 2 student loan balance is around £43,000. Under the newer Plan 5, the expected average is closer
Life Events
The UK Housing Crisis
The Money Sorted book covers housing, mortgages, and property investment in detail. There is also a dedicated guide to first-time
Protecting
Money Worries and Mental Health
Money problems cause anxiety. That is normal. Money is practical: it determines whether you can eat, whether you have a
Earning, Saving
Pensions Explained
If you are in your early twenties and someone mentions pensions, your eyes glaze over. I know. My daughters’ eyes
Borrowing and Credit, Spending
Buy Now, Pay Later
“Buy now, pay later” (BNPL) is one of those financial products that sounds like a solution until you look at
Investing
Investing for Beginners
Most people hear “investing” and picture someone in a City of London office staring at six screens of flickering numbers,
Investing, Saving
ISAs Explained
An ISA is one of those things that sounds more complicated than it actually is. The acronym stands for Individual
Spending
How to Build a Budget That Works
Nobody likes the word “budget.” It sounds restrictive, boring, and vaguely parental. But here is what a budget actually is:
Borrowing and Credit
How Credit Scores Actually Work
Your credit score is one of those things that sounds like it should be simple. You have a number. A
Earning
Understanding Your First Payslip
You have landed your first proper job. The salary sounded decent when you accepted the offer. Then payday arrives, you