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Courtney Evans

Courtney studied English Literature and Creative Writing at University and is the Editorial Assistant for Finance Monthly, CEO Today and Lawyer Monthly writing articles for all three publications. Courtney is an experienced writer who enjoys researching for the articles. When she’s not working, Courtney can be found planning her next budget friendly trip and trying to tick off new experiences on her ever-growing bucket list.

Articles by Courtney Evans

Liberal Democrats promises for the economy

13th June 2024
NHS They have pledged to increase NHS funding by £9.4bn. This will be used to increase the number of GPs by 8000 full time, qualified members. Giving Pharmacists the right to prescribe some medication in order to free up GP time and speeding up appointment waiting times. They plan to bring down waiting times for […]
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VAT on Private schools and what this could mean?

13th June 2024
As part of their promises Labour have included a VAT on Private schools and the end of their business rate relief. This would be a 20% VAT charge for all private schools which they currently do not pay. Labour expect this policy to raise £1.7bn in funds with which they plan to spend on state […]
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What is GDP?

13th June 2024
Trying to be informed about finances and the economy can become challenging when abbreviations are used and not explained.   GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product. This has become an abbreviation used to reference a point for the health of national and global economies. So, when GDP is growing this will mean workers and businesses […]
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Green party promises for the economy

12th June 2024
The Green Party Promises   Taxes Raise National insurance to 8% for people earning over £50,270, this would affect less than 5m people. Someone earning £55,000 will pay £5.46 more a week or £283.74 a year.   Introduce a 1% wealth tax on assets over £10m and 2% for those over £1bn.   The promised […]
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How much National debt does the UK have?

12th June 2024
How much debt does the UK have? In the year ending March 2024, the ONS reports that the government borrowed £121.4bn. The report showed that the government borrowed £7.3b more than the £114.1b forecast by ONS. Overall, National debt has reached levels of £22.7 trillion which has been built up over the years. ONS report […]
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What is Stamp Duty and how much do I pay?

12th June 2024
When you buy a residential property such as a new home you will have to pay stamp duty, a tax to transfer the ownership of the property. Stamp duty is another part of buying a house you need to be aware of and make sure you know how much you have to pay.   How […]
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The Conservative manifesto affects you

11th June 2024
Today, the Conservative party have announced their manifesto with Rishi Sunak stating their pledges for their time in parliament if they are voted in on July 4th.   The pledges which could affect you   If you're planning to buy a home Reviving the Help to Buy scheme for first time buyers. The government will […]
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The dangers of underestimating the minimum cost of retirement

11th June 2024
More than half of Brits are in the dark or ‘dangerously underestimating’ the minimum cost of retirement How much you will need to live on when you retire is a question that can often lead to uncertain answers, and a recent study conduced by pension provider Pension Bee has found that it confuses many. A […]
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Tips on using your bank card abroad

7th June 2024
When you are abroad there are ways to make sure you don’t pay large on exchange rates and make the most out of your holiday budget. There are some tips you can follow to make this easier.
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Can I qualify for Debt relief?

6th June 2024
When you find yourself in debt and unable to pay it back you could qualify for credit card forgiveness otherwise called, debt relief. This is when the creditor pardons a debtor from some or all of the outstanding debt.   A Debt Relief Order (DRO) You can apply for a DRO for free and talk […]
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How to keep your budgeting app secure

5th June 2024
  How to keep your budgeting app secure Using budgeting apps can be a super helpful tool to keep track of your finances and stick to a budget to help you save or make better use of your money. Lots of people use an app to help them visualise their budget better and get tips. […]
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How long does it take to build up a credit score?

4th June 2024
If you are thinking about getting a credit card then make sure you are prepared to manage your finances responsibly and take the steps to ensure a perfect record. It will take around 6 months to build a decent score to obtain credit and for a credit score to be calculated. From here you should […]
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