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How to practice financial self care
Now, more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves and our wellbeing. For frontline key workers there are some great apps that help you practice mindfulness and look after your mental health...
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Budgeting Apps To Help You Save Money
Whether you’re a sucker for playing games on your commute, want to learn a new language or love keeping track of your latest run, there seems to be an app for everything. While the team at Salad ...
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Which unsecured credit should you be aware of?
Credit can be secured or unsecured, both of which are popular to many borrowers. Many people choose unsecured credit as it doesn’t require having to put your assets, such as a house or a car, on ...
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Everything you need to know about payday loans
If you haven’t used a payday loan, you’ve probably heard of them. Used by those who need some money, fast, to pay off a forgotten bill or an unexpected expense, payday loans seem like a lifeline,...
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Why are so many people using open banking in the UK?
The number of people using open banking in the UK is on the rise, which is little surprise given its numerous benefits. Open banking can make saving money simpler, can help customers and small bu...
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Free online mindfulness apps for NHS staff
Times are extremely tough at the moment. Possibly the toughest they’ve ever been in your lifetime – hopefully the toughest you’ll ever go through. As a result, it’s more than understandable i...
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Who has access to Health Service Discounts?
As an NHS care worker, we know that you work hard every day to take care of those who need it most. From late nights to long shifts and very little rest in between, you probably don’t get that mu...
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Debt and mental health: How to manage debt problems in a healthy way
Anyone who has dreaded seeing a brown envelope on the doorstep will know that being in debt can have a dramatic effect on your sense of wellbeing. These days, with companies chasing repayments vi...
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How to get a loan if you have no credit history
It can be frustrating to learn that having no credit history might be just as bad as having bad credit in the eyes of most agencies and lenders. This is especially true considering that your cred...
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Should I get a Credit Card or a Loan?
Deciding to get a credit card or a loan can be great for your finances. When managed well, credit from a reputable lender can give you control over your money, allow you to plan for the future an...
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The Rise of Mobile Banking Apps: Don’t get left behind
In the old days, when we all used cash, it was far easier to notice where our money went. Now, when a quick tap is all you need to buy a coffee, our bank accounts can seem to empty themselves abo...
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Salary advance schemes - Why avoid them
The past few months have been a difficult time for many employees. With lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures in place, many aspects of work have changed dramatically. As a result,...
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