HSBC UK reveals 73% of Londoners understand debt consolidation but demand for financial education HSBC UK survey finds consumers are confident in managing debt. Demand for financial education remains high. Research from HSBC UK indicates that consumers are generally confident in their ability to manage and review their debts. However, there is still a significant need for ongoing financial education to help bridge the gap between consumers financial goals and the resources available to them. The survey findings highlight that […] The post HSBC UK reveals 73% of Londoners understand debt but de ..read more

Switching to Clean Eating and a Healthy Lifestyle on a Budget The food you eat affects everything from your mood and energy levels to your focus and ability to be productive. You need to eat healthy food to remain healthy, essentially. And contrary to what you might think, you don’t need to blow a fortune to ensure you eat right. Here, a guest contributor Sheila Olson for Broke Girl in the City offers information about switching to clean eating on […] The post Switching to Clean Eating and a Healthy Lifestyle on a Budget   appeared first on Broke Girl in the City ..read more

Summer 2024 Style Trends To Have In Your Locker Summer 2024 is set to be the best one yet. With the weather warming up and new trends making their way down the catwalk, we expect big things from this season’s fashion. There are outfits that we know and love, and there are new faces that are going to cause mixed options, but all in all, we are excited to see what the public conjures up with these trends in mind.  […] The post Summer 2024 Style Trends To Have In Your Locker appeared first on Broke Girl in the City ..read more

A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Business Graphics: Simple Techniques That Work Creating captivating business graphics doesn’t require a degree in design — just a dash of creativity and a few strategic tips. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your social media profiles, enhance presentations, or make your marketing materials more visually appealing, mastering the art of graphic design can significantly elevate your brand’s impact. In this article, courtesy of Broke Girl in the City, we’ll guide you through simple, effective […] The post A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Business Graphics: Simple Techniques ..read more

Top tips to supercharge your pension this tax year. “April 6 marked the start of the new tax year and brings plenty of opportunities to supercharge your pension planning. In addition to reviewing your contributions to see if you have the wiggle room to increase them. There are strategies you can make use of to boost your pension. You can take advantage of your annual allowance, which enables you to save up to £60,000 per year into your pension. If […] The post Top tips to supercharge your pension this tax year appeared first on Broke Girl in the City ..read more

Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports will increase on 1 May 2024. The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were laid before Parliament on 3 April 2024. The regulations set out the new NHS prescription charges in England.  Charges for prescriptions and prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) will increase by 2.59% (rounded to the nearest 5 pence) from 1 May 2024. Charges for wigs and fabric supports will increase by the same rate. A prescription […] The post NHS prescription charges from 1 May 2024 appeared firs ..read more

Tax cuts to National Insurance for 29 million workers 29 million Brits will see their hard work rewarded from tomorrow (6 April), as tax cuts come into full force. Since Autumn 2023, workers’ national insurance contributions (NICs) have been slashed by a third. With a longer-term ambition to end the unfair double tax on work and abolish employee and self-employed NICs altogether. Since January, the main rate of employee National Insurance has been cut for 27 million workers from 12% to 8%, […] The post Tax cuts to National Insurance for 29 million workers. appeared first on Broke Gir ..read more

ISAs turn 25: Who holds them and how much have they got? “ISAs turn 25 this weekend and they’ve never been more relevant, with cuts to Capital Gains Tax and Dividend Tax allowances making the humble ISA an ever more valuable way to shelter savings and investments from the taxman,” says Laura Suter, director of personal finance at AJ Bell. “On top of that the rise in interest rates has pushed far more people into using an ISA for their cash […] The post ISAs turn 25: Who holds them and how much? appeared first on Broke Girl in the City ..read more

ARE YOU GETTING THE WRONG TYPE OF REST? By Karen Meager is co-author of ‘Rest. Practise. Perform. What elite sport can teach leaders about sustainable wellbeing and performance’. As a researcher into burnout recovery, I’ve long been curious about why some people can bounce back quickly after a period of exertion whilst others find it hard and remain drained for longer. The reasons behind this are complex and there is no single remedy that works for everyone. When we conducted […] The post Are You Getting The Wrong Type Of Rest? appeared first on Broke Girl in the City ..read more

When you leave university, you no longer have your student loans coming in and overall, you’re facing a big life change. It can be quite overwhelming. So, we’re here with some simple steps you can take to move towards a positive financial situation in the future! From being realistic about where you are currently to your budget moving forward, we’ve got you covered.  Be Realistic About Where You Are Financially  The first step to helping you manage your finances after […] The post Tips To Help You Manage Your Finances After University appeared first on Broke Girl in the City ..read more