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Top tips to handle your kids’ holiday gift expectations when money is tight
Many children across the UK, and pretty much every corner of the world, grew up a little faster than parents may have wished this year. That largely came down to lockdown social isolation, but probably more so, parental finances becoming…
PayPal refuses customer fraud claims
Scammers are wise to how PayPal investigates fraud and as a result, PayPal users are falling into new traps, according to a Which? report.
For example, if a customer makes a buyer protection claim, PayPal will usually accept a…
Greece entices international freelancers with tax breaks and residency in bid to replace lost…
Greece's parliament has passed a new law this month allowing digital nomads to half their income tax, which will likely attract more international freelancers and remote-working talent to the idyllic destination.
From January 2021,…
Sole traders banking app self-certifies for COVID support
Being your own boss has its perks, but when it comes to proving your creditworthiness, it's not so clear cut and can be a major source of dread for sole traders. That is why an app called 'Covid Credit' was developed by a consortium of…
Millions in funding opportunities available for UK businesses – we have the details and how to…
Please see below a list of all the current funding opportunities available to UK businesses on behalf of Innovate UK. Do make sure you check individual competition dates as they may have been extended.
For example, UK registered SMEs…
Third self-employed grant: deadline and how to apply, fourth grant to become available says HMRC
The UK's third self-employed grant to cover eligible businesses between February 2021 to April 2021 must be claimed on or before the deadline of 29 January 2021.
The Freelance Informer has outlined how to apply below. The HMRC has said…
Where to invest your cash? Here are the historically best performing assets
If you had to invest your cash over a long period of time, which asset would give you the best chance for a solid or good return? Stocks and commodities, such as coffee can fluctuate severely, but if you have a diversified bundle of…
Finndon to pay your rent/mortgage for a year!
To make 2021 kick off with a much-needed bang, Finndon, a soon to be launched challenger digital bank, is launching “It’s Live Rent Free Season” and are offering one lucky winner the chance to have their rent paid for ONE entire year.…
World’s first First Femtech accelerator programme now open for applications – apply now!
The day has arrived! 😃 The FemTech Lab #accelerator programme is now opening for #applications. 🤗
The first FemTech Lab cohort is scheduled February-April 2021. Applications will open on December 1st.
If you have a great…
Want to be £47K better off and boost your confidence?
Financial advice not only pays for itself, but boosts confidence and preparedness for retirement, a new report finds.
People who take financial advice are, on average, £47,000 better off in retirement than people who don’t - and this is…