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Will selling second-hand goods help boost my savings?

We all have goods stored in our homes that we no longer use but it might be worth reviewing these objects to see if we can make a quick buck on them.

Where can households make financial cutbacks?

In this day and age, we all want a little extra spare cash to invest in savings accounts for use in the future.

The financial considerations of starting a family

There are plenty of issues aspiring mums and dads need to take into account before having their first child. In fact, potential parents will need to ensure they are both emotionally and mentally prepared for starting a family.

How de-cluttering the home can earn extra savings

With springtime almost upon us, now is the time to begin thinking about de-cluttering the home and getting rid of all those unwanted goods.

The benefits of organising your finances

It's easy to lose track of your finances but without keeping a close eye on your monthly incomings and outgoings, you could fail to make the most of your money.

How to make saving easy

When you're young it can be easy to forget how important savings are, but once priorities like buying a house and starting a family creep up, it becomes obvious why savings are so essential.

What to be aware of when considering a Cash Isa

An individual savings account (Isa) is a great way to build up a pot of cash and protect it from the taxman.

Britons' 'top five financial priorities for 2013'

There is perhaps no time like the present to begin preparing for the future and it seems a number of Britons are using the New Year as the ideal time to review their finances and set fresh goals for the 12 months ahead.

Average household financial expectations remain flat, survey reveals.

As we head into a new year, many of us may be hoping the economic situation will pick up and household spending power will improve.

Why the pay gap narrows when women dominate an occupation

When it comes to personal income, men still typically earn more than women but a new study has shed light on how occupational segregation can narrow the gap.

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