How does Flow work and can it save young drivers money?

Debora Carley

A major car insurer has introduced a new policy targeted at younger drivers offering flexible cover depending on their personal circumstances. LV= has launched Flow, a ‘fuss free’ monthly car insurance subscription that gives drivers flexible cover with tailored monthly pricing, based on individual circumstances alongside no administration fees. To […]

What Recent Grads Should Do With Their Money Now

Debora Carley

Giving the Class of 2020 money advice might seem a bit tone-deaf. After all, many of those who graduated in the midst of a recession sparked by the coronavirus pandemic might be asking, “What money?” As of June 2020, the unemployment rate among adults ages 20 to 24 was 19.8%, […]

How To Get the Most Money When Trading In Your Car

Debora Carley

More than 40% of new vehicles purchased at dealerships involve a trade-in, according to Edmunds. If you’re bringing an old car to the dealership as part of your negotiations for a new set of wheels, your job is to squeeze every possible dollar out of the vehicle you’re trading in. […]

what are my rights and what should I do with my money?

Debora Carley

Photograph: Audtakorn Sutarmjam/Alamy Every day the coronavirus-related job loss announcements mount up. British Airways is looking at axing possibly 12,000 posts; Boots is to cut 4,000, Pret a Manger 1,000, the owners of Upper Crust and Ritazza another 5,000. Airbus is talking of 1,700, Royal Mail 2,000 and Swissport, which […]

50 Easy Things You Should Do To Save Money

Debora Carley

If it seems like the world is getting more expensive, that’s because it is. The cost of consumer goods is rising, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up on fun times just yet. There are still ways to live well in […]

My Money: ‘My house looks happy’

Debora Carley

My Money is a series looking at how people spend their money – and the sometimes tough decisions they have to make. Here, Anna Josse Eklund from Kristinehamn in the county of Värmland in Sweden takes us through a week in her life during the coronavirus pandemic. Anna, 52, is […]

40 Money Habits That Can Leave You Broke

Debora Carley

Big or small, some financial habits can zap a solid financial plan and leave smart savers with empty wallets. To avoid buyer’s remorse and similar guilt about neglecting your finances, you need to know what habits might be costing you extra. In the list of things to waste money on, […]

The woman who wants to make kids better with money

Debora Carley

The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Louise Hill, founder of GoHenry, a banking business that provides debit cards for children. Standing on the touchline as her son played football, Louise Hill started moaning about how her kids’ […]

100 Ways To Make Money Without a 9-to-5

Debora Carley

Due to the recent coronavirus pandemic, many people have lost work hours or been laid off. As people struggle to figure out how to supplement their income, picking up a side job to make a few extra bucks might be helpful. While not all of these gigs may be possible […]

How to Save Money: 101 Genius Tricks

Debora Carley

Benjamin Franklin — a man who knew a thing or two about frugal living — once warned: “Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.” From grocery shopping to impulse buys, the choices we make every day have a huge impact on our budget. With these […]

12 Ways to Stop Wasting Money on Your Car

Debora Carley

FG Trade/istockphoto Beyond Changing the Oil Cars are one of the largest purchases consumers make, alongside homes and college educations. But unlike real estate or a bachelor’s degree, a car isn’t an investment. A vehicle is an expense — and one that doesn’t end with the purchase. It takes more […]