When you consider that my full-time working life started out in Solicitors you would have thought that I would have been on the ball when it came to writing a Will but sadly no, it’s one of those jobs that I keep putting off. I know that I really should get it done but just … Read more
When you become parents, the very last thing that you want to think about is the possibility of your child becoming seriously ill or one day having to bury them. Some year’s ago, Max Robinson, a qualified insurance practitioner, watched in vain as his half-sister was born with a rare medical condition which meant she needed around … Read more
When looking to make a larger purchase of a house, car or home improvements you will need the help of lenders like TSB Bank to take out a mortgage, a loan or a credit card. But before you enter into the credit process it’s worth checking out your Credit Rating to ensure you will get … Read more
Sadly a fact of life is that over time, debts can build up. Someone once told me that getting into debt can be a slippery slope and I know that fact all too well. In my late 20’s I found myself in quite a large amount of debt but I’m pleased to say that with … Read more
Finances are no laughing matter, especially when you have a family to support and bills to pay. I just took this fun quiz from Legal & General below to see how #moneyconfident I am and was quite pleasantly surprised with my score of 70% which was better than I expected. The quiz takes less than … Read more
Before getting married I had a pretty good idea about my finances, I did get myself into a pickle with them at one point but I found the right help and am proud to say that I got myself straight again. Being married to an Accountant I tend to just switch off these days and … Read more
TSB are currently trying to highlight some of the top obstacles facing newlyweds so soon after the large expense of their big day. Working with TSB I have been asked to share with you how we worked hard to pay for our Wedding Day . . . Before Hubby and I married, I remember people … Read more
A recent survey carried out by Santander has revealed that 26% of households interviewed don’t read their utility bills properly and a million households don’t read their bills at all. Before the Beans came along we were pretty good at knowing exactly what we were paying for every household bill and where every penny … Read more
At some point, perhaps in your mid-20s or early 30s, you’ll first think about buying your own home. The trigger point may vary; perhaps friends and family around you are suddenly homeowners, and you want to join their group, or you’ll be sick of seeing your landlord snooping around ‘your’ bedroom or garden on another … Read more