by Alan Rogers | 30th Mar 2018 | Lifestyle PLUS, Smarter Finances
Like many other busy career-orientated people, I don’t have time to be ill! I can’t afford the time it’s likely to take to get a diagnosis, the time to wait for treatment or surgery, nor the time to recuperate afterwards. No, absolutely not. If you’re running...
by Alan Rogers | 15th Mar 2018 | Smarter Finances
What better gift to bestow on your beloved offspring than the gift of money? No, you won’t have to pop your clogs before they receive it; this isn’t inheritance. This is a gift of matured money that you save for them over the years so that they can use it when they...
by Alan Rogers | 26th Feb 2018 | Lifestyle PLUS, Smarter Finances
Have you ever looked at a fabulous Roland Mouret midi-dress and wondered “how do I justify the splurge?” Yes? Me too. Or if you’re one of the few that hasn’t already got one, what about that Alexa Mulberry? Both items are pricey and let’s face it, you’ve...
by Alan Rogers | 18th Nov 2017 | Smarter Finances
Never has there been so much discussion around tax havens since the recent ‘Paradise Papers’ fiasco which saw more than 13 million financial documents leaked. And these documents were pretty significant. In fact, extremely significant as they gave an insight into the...
by Alan Rogers | 16th Nov 2017 | Smarter Finances
On 2nd November, the Bank of England (BoE) increased its base rate after more than a decade – the first time since July 2007. Interest rates have been low to help facilitate the country through the financial crisis but official figures illustrate that the UK economy...
by Alan Rogers | 13th Oct 2017 | Lifestyle PLUS, Smarter Finances
Halloween parties aren’t just for kids: plenty of adults love celebrating Halloween. It’s a great excuse to throw a frightfully fun party, dress in freakish attire and eat ghoulishly scary snacks and drinks. If you think you need to spend a fortune on hosting a...