How to save up for a newborn baby
If you have a baby on the way, congratulations! It will probably come as no surprise to you that having a baby is a large expense and for those of us who are not natural-born savers, we need to really make an effort to put money aside for our new addition to the family. According to the insurance firm LV, have found that the estimated price of caring for a
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Why it is important to have travel insurance
It is not a legal requirement to take out travel insurance, however, it is highly encouraged that you do so. Before thinking of taking the risk by not getting travel insurance, consider the benefits of doing so outlined in this guide. Insuring yourself whilst aboard in the case of unforeseen circumstances is one of the only ways to make sure your trip is not ruined by terribly expensive emergency medical
Read MoreBritish expats and mortgages
It is estimated that there are almost four million people from the UK who are living overseas, according to recent figures provided by the Office for National Statistics, with there expected to be an increase in the number of people who will choose to pack their bags and head for sunnier climes when Brexit comes into full force. Nevertheless, there is still a larger number of expats who wish to
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Rent to buy/rent to own facing tougher FCA regulation
As of recent, there has been a crackdown launched on shops which seemingly charge rip-off interest rates for struggling customers on the rent to buy or rent to own household goods. This effects rent-to-own shops which sell furniture and household appliances by charging small weekly instalments, rather than sell them outright, at high interest rates. They face a price cap. In addition to this, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has
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How credit card payments work
A credit card allows you to spend up to a pre-set credit limit which is determined by the lender, this could be as little as a few hundred pounds, or up to several thousand and you are then required to make repayments. Here at Guarantor Loan Comparison, we take a look at how exactly credit card payments work. Paying off in full There are a number of benefits to paying
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