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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

Rail Fares are rising

29th February 2024
From the 3rd of March we can expect a 4.9% increase in the price of rail fares across the UK. This has been capped by the Department for Transport (DfT) to try and keep the prices as fair as they can. The increase in ‘regulated’ rail fares is linked to the annual July retail prices […]
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How much is a house deposit?

28th February 2024
You want to get on the property ladder but don’t know where to start? You aren’t alone, thousands of people in the UK struggle to make the leap due to rising prices. When you decide you want to buy a house have a good credit card score is important with little to no debt. If […]
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Apply for Free Childcare now!

28th February 2024
For parents in the UK paying for everything your child needs as prices continually rise across the country is a difficult and stressful task. This scheme aims to ease one aspect of this for parents as childcare creates a huge financial stress. As reports come out that 6 weeks of child care in summer clubs […]
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How to Prepare for a Rise in Mortgage Rates

27th February 2024
You should talk to your lender If your fixed rate term is coming to and end in 2024 you could be affected by the rising interest rates. You will have to remortgage or you will be placed on your lender’s standard variable rate which is often expensive. When you remortgage the interest rate will now […]
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Interest rates are rising

26th February 2024
We have recently seen lenders hike up the prices for mortgage funds causing millions of people a much higher rate on their mortgage bills with some at a staggering 7%. The BBC informs us that banks such as HSBC, NatWest and Virgin Money are all increasing the cost of new deals. Why are mortgage interest […]
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Energy Prices to fall in April 2024!

26th February 2024
Ofgem has announced that from April 2024 the energy price cap is going to be reduced to £1,690 per year for a typical household. This will be £238 lower than the cap they set in January 2024 which was, £1928. The price cap is the maximum amount energy suppliers are able to charge for each […]
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What are your Pension plan options?

21st February 2024
Whether you are thinking about retirement or just starting to earn, knowing how your pension works, how to build one and how to withdraw your pension are all important. Your pension is an important investment and you should know your options so you can begin planning your future. State pension When you are 66 years […]
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Setting up an Australian bank account

19th February 2024
There is a lot to organise when you are moving, especially when moving across the world! If you are permanently moving to Australia you will want an Australian bank account, this will help you avoid charges and give you a secure way to spend, save and receive payments whilst in Australia. There are 4 main […]
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What are the different types of mortgages?

14th February 2024
When buying a house, you will have to take out a mortgage loan from a bank or building society of your choice such as Lloyds, Barclays, Nationwide, NatWest Bank and more. It is overwhelming to wade through all the jargon and information so this is a short guide on the different types of mortgages that […]
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What is the new Dutch-style mortgage?

12th February 2024
There is a new mortgage model coming to the UK soon which could make it more affordable to take out a mortgage for more people. This new mortgage model is designed to save the borrower money as well as reduce the risk to the lender. It’s a win-win for everyone! This involves the interest rate […]
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Moving to Australia? Here are your visa options

6th February 2024
You may be thinking about moving or you may have already decided that Australia is the place for me. You will be joining many others that have gone down under to enjoy the sun and enjoy life outdoors. It can be a minefield trying to organise and understand what you need to move and what […]
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Thinking of living in a new country? These places are popular with British expats

6th February 2024
The BBC reports that there are approximately 5.5 million British people permanently living abroad. It seems more people are thinking about leaving their British homes and setting up elsewhere to improve their quality of life. There are many reasons people move abroad, job opportunities, family, and education and recently we have seen these reasons increase […]
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