The internet has game changer many industries, and the financial sector is no exception. There are ways we pay and send money today that were unheard of 10 years ago. The most obvious is online payments, which has pretty much killed the need to line up in queues to pay bills ever again, to more […]

When I’m at home I never stop to think about the currency that I use in day-to-day life, but once I visit a new country that changes. Maybe it is part of the excitement of going on a trip, but I love to study the currency of the land I am about to visit. You […]

Looking to go on holiday in the near future? You don’t need to take out credit or blast your credit-card to be able to afford a holiday. A savings account is vital if you plan to stay out of debt after your time away. Saving through a Savings Account or Cash ISA is one of […]

The travel comparison experts have drawn up a list of useful hints when using our current accounts abroad this summer. Research has shown Brits could spend over £670 million* in current account fees over the remainder of the summer. 1. Inform your bank – avoid having your debit card blocked whilst abroad Occasionally, if your […]

Forget old fashioned ideas of stuffed toy donkeys and cheap sombreros. With the pound at a real low on the international exchange, cashing in whilst abroad is a good way to make your budget stretch a little further. Whether it’s simply getting organised enough to pick up Christmas and birthday gifts for the entire year, […]