Does anyone still use actual cash any more?
Do you still carry cash? It is beginning to feel as if cash is going out of fashion. And there is sometimes talk about cash disappearing altogether. But could that ever happen? In this article we look at: Who uses cash? Where do people get their cash? What are the alternatives to cash? Will cash […]
What would you do with an extra £500?
Doesn’t it always seem to be the case that if you just had a little more money, your finances would be absolutely fine? You’re not asking for a lot: in fact if you won the lottery you probably wouldn’t know what to do with all that money! But just a little bit extra would really […]
Domestic Disaster: what to do if your washing machine breaks down
At Loans 2 Go we have an occasional series of articles on Domestic Disasters. The articles explain what to do if some kind of disaster or emergency happens to you or your home. Previous Domestic Disasters articles have included: What to do if you are in a car accident What to do if your pet […]
What is ULEZ and what does it mean for me?
On 25th October, London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone – ULEZ – was extended. But what does this actually mean? In this article we will answer the following questions about ULEZ: What and where is ULEZ? Is ULEZ the same as LEZ? Which vehicles are affected by ULEZ? How much do you have to pay to […]
How to shine this Christmas party season without spending a fortune
Christmas time is full of shine and sparkle, and when it comes to Christmas parties we want to be just the same. Especially as there were no parties last year so we have a lot of partying to catch up with! The problem is that getting kitted out for one party – let alone several […]
How to improve your finances in just one month
It’s that time of year when we all start feeling the pinch. The period between October half term and Christmas always seems to be an expensive time. Particularly this year, when we are still suffering the financial consequences of the pandemic, the cut in Universal Credit, and so many rising prices. However, there are little […]
Five ways to save money on fuel this winter!
Well that was a surprise! The fuel shortage that hit us in October seemed to be totally unexpected. And in fact we were repeatedly reassured throughout that there was, in fact, enough fuel to go round. It just wasn’t getting to the forecourts. Even though the situation now seems to have improved, it is worrying […]
Will you have enough money for Christmas 2021?
Back in June we published an article called It’s Midsummer. Time to start planning for Christmas?! The article suggested that, even though Christmas was at that stage still a few months away, you could already start thinking seriously about: Making a budget for Christmas; Saving money for Christmas; Starting your Christmas shopping. Now here we […]
Is it ever really possible to get a quick loan?
You know that old saying about there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Well many people feel the same about anything to do with finances. They think there’s always going to be a catch somewhere. Take quick loans for example. Is it ever really possible to get a quick loan? You might see a […]
