Tag: risk

Self-employed and sick: who can help?

Yesterday consisted of Macbeth rehearsals in French, the trying on of cat suit costumes, and…

How to financially survive a car crash

I was recently in a car accident. I was literally hit by a truck. I…

Travel insurance: my search for the ideal holiday cover

It is entirely out of character for me to recommend spending more on something, rather…

The uphill struggle of finding your first job: a chugger for a day

The endless search for a first job, following the safety net of the educational system,…

Here’s how a safe and healthy home can save you money

There are three main rules of parenting, some are easier to achieve than others. The…

So you’ve got a job interview! When is the polite time to discuss salary?

Okay, so this blog contains a genuine question that I’m looking for an answer to.…

Will you take the leap? The pros and cons of joint property ownership

Figures from My Home Move show that the number of homes being bought by single…

Speculate to accumulate: is it really that simple?

Two recent conversations: My friend who came to stay: ‘Are you still running?’ Me: ‘Haven’t…

How well do you know PayPal?

This month I got my PayPal account limited. What this means is that I could…

Six of the world’s most expensive luxury products you will never be able to afford

One of my favourite things to do is imagine I am a billionaire, safe in…