Category: Money
How Filmmakers Use Poker to Highlight Psychological Warfare Between Characters
Image: Casino, 1995. Universal Studios In cinema, poker scenes often transcend the cards on the table to reveal deeper psychological conflicts between characters. Filmmakers use poker to explore psychological warfare through character archetypes, strategic interactions, and narrative tension. These scenes become an engaging platform for highlighting the emotional and mental combat…
Hidden Energy Guzzlers: Devices Costing You More in Energy Bills Than You Realise
As energy prices continue to rise, homeowners are increasingly focusing on cutting down costs by monitoring their energy consumption. While it’s easy to spot major energy users like heaters and air conditioning units, many may be surprised to learn that everyday devices around the home are quietly adding to their bills in significant ways. Energy…
Fraud has lasting impact on victims’ mental health, Which? warns
Fraud has a lasting impact on victims’ mental health, new Which? research reveals, as it calls on the payments regulator not to slash reimbursement limits by £330,000. Ahead of the Payment System Regulator’s (PSR) new reimbursement rules coming into effect next month, Which? surveyed more than 1,000 UK adults who had lost money to fraud…
How to fix TikTik ‘100 envelope’ challenge
Photo by Solen Feyissa on UnSplash The TikTok '100 Envelope' budgeting method has become a popular approach to personal finance management, gaining traction on social media platforms like TikTok. While it’s a creative way to save money, there are some significant flaws that users should be aware of. Senior Deals Strategist Jason Higgs at Bountii explains the issues with this…
5 ways savers can make most of their money before end of tax year
Spring has sprung and that means we’re nearing the end of the tax year. The official end date is April 5 and the new tax year begins on April 6. So, with only a few days left of the 2023/24 tax year, there’s never been a better time to get your finances in order. This…
Top 10 Tips for running a side hustle in the UK from 2024
Running a side hustle, whether it's selling products on eBay or renting out your home via Airbnb, can be a great way of ensuring extra income, but users need to ensure they pay their taxes with the introduction of stricter new rules from 2024.. While starting a side hustle is a great way…
Brits have most financially savvy Christmas in years, study reveals
Lowell’s year-on-year study showcases how Brits opted to be as money-conscious as possible for Christmas 2023, to prepare for 2024 financially 14% more Brits were able to rely on their disposable income for Christmas 2023, compared to the previous year 13% less people used credit cards or buy now pay later schemes for their Christmas…
Expert Advice: 9 Things You Must Avoid Keeping in Your Wallet
Carrying an abundance of items in your wallet may unknowingly expose you to a higher risk of identity theft. Little things tucked away in your wallet can serve as valuable clues for potential thieves, making it easier for them to identify you and gain access to your accounts and sensitive information. James Knight, the education…
Top 10 tips to save money on Christmas presents
The British Retail Consortium has revealed that growth in UK retail sales was lower than inflation last month, indicating that shoppers are cutting purchases in the lead-up to Christmas this year. Retail spending rose by 2.7% in November, behind the 12-month average of 4.1%, despite the lead-up to the busiest shopping period of the year. This…
6 tips to cut the cost of laundry
With the cost of living crisis putting financial pressure on households across the country, many of us are worried about the impact of huge energy, food, rent and mortgage costs and looking to make savings wherever we can. In conjunction with Which? we share simple steps you can take to save money on your laundry…
