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Jul
Ballin! I’m Making 10% A Year. What Is An Index Fund?
Remember when that recently divorced, sweat-stained shirt maths teacher tried to get you to do mental maths, and you just though, "wtf ...
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Jul
My Date Says He Is An Investor. Is He Just Unemployed? What is Investing?
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10
Jul
What The F**ck is Crypto? Dummies Guide to Cryptocurrency
Let's face it, everyone is talking about crypto at the moment! People are becoming millionaires, even more people are getting scammed a...
10
Jul
The Ultimate Guide to Personal Loans
WOOHOO! LOANS! Wait. No. Look, we get it: Loans suck. No one likes going into debt, especially if it is for a stupid reason, li...
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Jul
What Are the Requirements for a Construction Loan?
Ever wondered how you can transform your dream project—be it a modern loft, a quirky backyard studio, or that eco-friendly tiny hous...
10
Jul
5 Ways To Improve Your Credit Score
Ever wondered how your credit score could be the secret sauce to unlocking epic financial adventures? Whether you're dreaming of you...
10
Jul
Bank Accounts All Look The Same, What Are The Different Types of Bank Accounts
Thinking of opening a new bank account but they all look pretty much the same right? Let's quick fly through some of the different type...
10
Jul
I Hate My Landlord – What’s The Minimum Credit Score for a Mortgage?
We’ve all had a bad landlord. But is yours the absolute worst? Do they make your blood boil when they demand constant inspections, rais...
10
Jul
How To Get a $1000 Loan – The Personal Loan Cheat Sheet
Oh, look. Your car. It's on fire. Wait. That's not good. Put it out!! PUT IT OUT! Once the fire department is gone, you see the...
10
Jul
This Idiot Said I Had a Default, Screw Him
So what, I like buying things I can’t afford! I use my credit card for lines, clothes and buying drinks at Hackney warehouse parties. T...
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Jul
Saving Sucks & Is For Losers. Simple
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10
Jul
Ready to Move Out? Different Ways of Buying Your First House
So guessing you’ve finally saved up enough money to move out of the Oliver Twist style 5 bedroom house that you share with 6 friends, o...
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Jul
Buying a New Home? What Percent of Income Should Go to Your Mortgage?
Ready to get out of your current ‘less-than-ideal’ renting situation and buy your own home? If you shouted ‘yes!’ before you finished r...
10
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Jetsetter? Top 5 Credit Cards You Can Use Internationally
If you’re like 90% of people on Hinge & Tinder that love to travel, you’re probably fed up of having to go to the Bureau de Change ...
10
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What The Hell is APR? Dummies Guide to APR for Personal Finance
So I was waiting for the train the other day and just found myself staring at this American Express credit card advert on the opposite ...
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Aug
Betterment 403(b) – Reviews, Benefits, Fees & Ratings
Ever imagine a retirement account that feels as fresh as your favorite indie playlist and as user-friendly as your go-to social medi...
10
Jul
Time to Stack. How Do I Invest in Stocks & Shares?
Listen, real Kings & Queens own companies! That why I, as a mini-King have decided it's time to start investing in stocks and share...
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Saving Sucks & Is For Losers. Simple
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Jul
I Hate My Landlord – What’s The Minimum Credit Score for a Mortgage?
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Jul
Best Credit Cards For Doctors in 2025
Picture this: you’re a doctor on call, juggling patient charts and the latest medical breakthroughs, and you suddenly realize your c...
10
Jul
How To Get A Loan For A Semi Truck – The Semi Truck Driver Guide
Get ready to rev your engines and steer your financial future in the right direction! Whether you're a seasoned driver ready to elev...
11
Jul
How to Read Crypto Charts: Everything You Need to Know
If you're looking to invest in cryptocurrencies, it's important that you know how to read the charts. In this blog post, we'll teach yo...
10
Jul
My House is Making Me Poor! The Secret Costs of Running a House
Wondering why you seem to have less and less money at the end of every month? Swimming in a mini-paddling pool of bills, electricity, ...
10
Jul
Hard Credit Search, Soft Credit Searches What Is All This Crap?
When has something soft ever been a good thing? So you’re probably reading this because you decided you're going to put your grown-up b...
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Learn how to get the most out of your credit card and make your money work for you
10
Jul
Wallet For Phone And Credit Cards
Ever found yourself juggling your phone, your credit cards, and your sanity while trying to manage your finances? Welcome to the fut...
07
Sep
Instant Credit Cards For No Credit
Ever wondered how you can snag a credit card without the hassle of years of credit history, yet still enjoy the freedom of plastic i...
05
Sep
Credit Cards For Shopping Online
Ever wondered how you can snag epic rewards, score sweet cashback, and keep your shopping sprees secure—all with one little piece of...
06
Sep
How Many Credit Cards Can I Apply For At Once
Ever found yourself scrolling through countless credit card offers, wondering if swiping right on multiple cards at once is the secr...
02
Sep
Best Credit Cards For Small Business Owners With Bad Credit
Picture this: you're hustling to grow your small business while your credit score is giving you major side-eye. It’s like trying to ...
03
Sep
Credit Cards For 550 Credit Score
Buckle up, fellow financial adventurer—if you’re staring down a 550 credit score and wondering how to get that plastic in your walle...
02
Sep
Best Credit Cards For Mid 600 Score
Picture this: you're cruising through life with a credit score that's comfortably hanging in the mid-600s—a space that feels like a ...
01
Sep
Best Credit Cards For Insurance Payments
Ever wondered if your insurance payments could do more than just pay the bills? What if they could also earn you rewards, perks, and...
10
Jul
What Credit Report Does Chase Pull For Credit Cards
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02
Sep
Best Credit Cards For Retail Shopping
Ready to level up your retail shopping game while earning epic rewards? Imagine strolling through your favorite store, snagging that...
01
Sep
Best Credit Cards For High Spenders
Ready to take your wallet’s performance from “meh” to “heck yes”? If you’re a high spender on the prowl for a credit card that not o...
08
Sep
Security Sleeves For Credit Cards
Picture this: you're swiping your credit card at your favorite local coffee shop, completely at ease with modern technology—until, o...
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SAVINGS
The ultimate guides to getting 6 months worth of saving together and how to earn the most interest
13
Jul
Best 2 Year Fixed Rate ISA Accounts in 2025
Who said saving money had to be boring? If you're a millennial or Gen Zer on the hunt for a smart, secure way to stash your cash whi...
31
Aug
Equitable 457(b) Plan – Reviews, Benefits, Fees & Ratings
Picture your retirement savings plan as your personal financial sidekick—smart, reliable, and ready to help you build a future that ...
30
Aug
Betterment 401(k) – Reviews, Benefits, Fees & Ratings
Ever wondered if your retirement plan could be as smooth as your favorite playlist on a Sunday morning? Welcome to the world of Bett...
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Aug
Benefits Square 401(k) – Reviews, Benefits, Fees & Ratings
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Jul
Tesco Junior ISA – Rates, Reviews, Benefits, & Fees
Ready to dive into the world of savvy savings for your little one? Welcome to our deep-dive guide on the Tesco Junior ISA – your ult...
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Jul
Best 1 Year Fixed Rate ISA Accounts in 2025
Ready to take your financial game to the next level? If you’re a millennial or Gen Z looking to make smarter money moves in 2025, yo...
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Jul
Best No Credit Check Loans in 2025
Ever felt like your bank account is stuck in a time warp while your credit score is tripping over its own shoelaces? Welcome to 2025...
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Jul
Lifetime ISA: Benefits, Fees, Rates & Key Information
Imagine a savings pot that not only helps you stow away cash for your dream home or a comfy retirement, but also adds a cheeky bonus...
13
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Hartleys Pensions ISA – Rates, Reviews, Benefits, & Fees
Welcome to the ultimate deep-dive into Hartleys Pensions ISA – where your financial future meets sass, savvy insights, and a generou...
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Aug
Alliance Pension Consultants 457(b) Plan – Reviews, Benefits, Fees & Ratings
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Jul
Mutual of America Financial Group IRA – Reviews, Benefits & Fees
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Jul
Best Spousal IRA Accounts in 2025
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MORTGAGES & RENTING
Whether you're thinking of buying a new house or you're looking to make the most out of room, flat or house that you are renting
11
Jul
How to Remove PMI From Mortgage?
Ever felt like your mortgage is holding you hostage with an unwanted guest that just won't leave? Enter PMI, or Private Mortgage Ins...
11
Jul
What Is a Subprime Mortgage?
Ever stumbled upon a term like “subprime mortgage” while scrolling through financial jargon that feels more at home in a sci-fi nove...
11
Jul
When Do You Start Paying a Mortgage on New Build?
Ever wondered if your bank account is secretly counting down the days until you start paying a mortgage on your brand-new, sparkling...
11
Jul
How Long Does Mortgage Underwriting Take?
Ever found yourself wondering if waiting for mortgage underwriting is longer than waiting for your favorite food delivery on a Frida...
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Jul
Best Credit Cards for Good Credit in 2025
Picture this: It's 2025, you’re cruising through life with a fantastic credit score, and the perfect credit card is as essential as ...
11
Jul
How Long After Bankruptcy Can You Get a Mortgage?
Ever felt like your financial past is a clingy ex that just won't let go? If you're wondering, "How long after bankruptcy can you ge...
14
Jul
FHA Vs VA Loan
So, you've been scrolling through endless social media posts about financial hacks and suddenly stumbled upon the age-old debate: FH...
11
Jul
What Is a Purchase Money Mortgage?
Picture this: you’ve found your dream home—a quirky fixer-upper with exposed brick, artisanal coffee shops on every corner, and a ba...
11
Jul
How Long to Close FHA Loan After Appraisal?
Imagine navigating the maze of home financing with the precision of a seasoned gamer—each level unlocking new challenges and rewards...
14
Jul
Mortgage Charge Off Vs Foreclosure
Picture this: you’re scrolling through your favorite social feed on a lazy Sunday when suddenly financial jargon like “Mortgage Char...
11
Jul
How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work When You Die?
Ever wondered what happens to a reverse mortgage when you kick the bucket? No, seriously—this isn’t an invitation to a macabre conve...
11
Jul
How to Get a Construction Loan With No Money Down
So you’ve decided to build your dream hangout or a chic new home but the thought of draining your bank account right off the bat mak...
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INVESTING & CRYPTO
Learn how to make your money grow using stocks & shares, crypto and other types of investments
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Jul
7 Books That Will Make You TikTok Star Rich: The Best Personal Finance Books of All Time
Can’t dance? Don’t feel like prancing around your room all day like an idiot and becoming a TikTok Star? You’re not alone! Luckily ther...
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Aug
Compound Finance Crypto Lending Service – Reviews, Benefits & Fees
Imagine a world where your crypto isn’t just sitting idly in a wallet—it’s hustling, growing, and working as hard as you do. Welcome...
31
Aug
Gemini Crypto Staking Service – Reviews, Benefits & Fees
Ever wondered how your crypto could work as hard as you do? Welcome to the world of Gemini Crypto Staking Service – the ultimate pla...
11
Jul
How Do I Check the Status of My SBA Loan
Ever found yourself hitting refresh on your loan status page like a caffeine-fueled social media feed, waiting for that elusive “App...
11
Jul
Complete Guide to Flodesk: Reviews, Discount Codes & How-To’s for Email Marketing
Picture this: you're cruising through the digital landscape, coffee in hand, brainstorming your next brilliant email campaign, when ...
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Aug
Unchained Capital Crypto Lending Service – Reviews, Benefits & Fees
Picture a world where your crypto is not just a digital asset locked away in a cold wallet, but a dynamic fuel powering your financi...
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Jul
Best Crypto Tax Software Reviews: The Ultimate Guide to Crypto Tax
Welcome to the ultimate playground for all things crypto tax! If you’ve ever stared at your computer screen in disbelief at the dizz...
11
Jul
How to Get an SBA Loan
So, you’re dreaming of launching that epic startup, opening your own food truck empire, or finally turning your passion for artisan ...
11
Jul
How Do Business Loans Work?
Picture this: you’ve got a killer idea for a startup, a passion project that could light up the business world like a supernova, but...
31
Aug
Coinbase Crypto Staking Service – Reviews, Benefits & Fees
Ever wondered if your crypto could work as hard as you do? Welcome to the fascinating and sometimes quirky world of Coinbase Crypto ...
30
Aug
Bond ETFs Vs Bonds
Ever felt like your investment choices are as confusing as deciphering a TikTok dance trend? Welcome to the battle of Bond ETFs vers...
14
Jul
BitIRA – Reviews, Benefits, Fees & Ratings
So you’ve heard the buzz – BitIRA is the newest twist on the retirement game, blending crypto innovation with the classic IRA. If yo...
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