Latest articles by Leanne Macardle
The complete guide to homeowners insurance
How To Our guide to homeowners insurance will equip you with everything you need to know to protect your home and your peace of mind.
How to save money for a house
How To Saving money for a house is tough, but getting on the property ladder is still within reach for most people. Here's our expert-led guide.
How to save on your electric bill
HOW TO Below are some tips to help you learn how to save on your electric bill, and make your home more environmentally friendly too.
How does debt settlement hurt your credit?
Feature The chance to reduce debt is appealing, but when you realize how debt settlement hurts your credit, you may want to think twice.
Kitchen renovation costs: How to finance a kitchen remodel
How to With most people looking to make the most of their homes, we look at how you can finance a kitchen remodel.
What is mortgage LTV and why is it important?
Feature If you're considering a mortgage, you'll know the term LTV (or loan-to-value ratio)... but why does it matter so much?
Does your cell phone bill affect your credit score?
Feature Wondering if negative activity on your cell phone bill has a knock-on effect for credit? We have the answers.
Is cell phone insurance worth it?
Feature You'll be offered cell phone insurance when you buy... but it is really worth the time and money?
What credit score is needed to buy a car?
How To If you're looking to buy a car on credit, you'll need to check your credit score to see how easy it'll be.
What credit score is needed to buy a house?
Feature Securing a mortgage is usually the priority once you've found your dream home, but what credit score is needed to buy a house?
Mortgage prequalification vs preapproval: What’s the difference?
Feature Homebuyers take note - mortgage prequalification and mortgage preapproval are definitely different things.
Does refinance hurt your credit?
Feature Re-evaluating your borrowing is always sensible, but does refinance hurt your credit and how can you counter the impact?
Is debt settlement worth it?
Feature Reducing debt without needing to pay it back will always appeal, but are settlement services worth the risk when your credit takes such a hit?
67% of Americans still don’t have a will - here’s why you should
News COVID-19 may have persuaded the younger generation to step up their estate planning preparations, but age should be no barrier to anyone making a will.
Why are tax refunds delayed?
Feature Whether there's an error on your tax return, it's stuck in IRS processing, or you've mailed your return rather than e-file, there are many reasons why tax refunds may be delayed, particularly in 2021.
Can mortgage insurance be canceled?
Feature Fed up with spending on PMI? You’ll want to know when mortgage insurance can be canceled, and is mortgage insurance required at all.
Credit report errors soared in 2020 – here's how to dispute items on yours
News With credit reporting errors more than doubling last year, the onus is falling on Americans to put the wrongs right.
The price of working from home? A 7% rise in housing costs, report reveals
News It’s often thought that the rise in remote working has led to a cut in expenses for employees, but is the price of working from home more than you think?
As the tax season gets off to a slow start, here's why you should file now
News With far fewer tax returns successfully filed compared with the same time last year, American taxpayers are urged not to delay.
Is mortgage interest tax deductible?
Feature Maximising your tax deductions is a must, but is mortgage interest tax deductible on your return?
FHFA extends forbearance, but is mortgage forbearance a good idea?
News Struggling homebuyers have been granted a three-month forbearance extension, but is using mortgage forbearance a good idea?
