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15 Money Saving Tips For Frugal Festivities

Christmas is a fantastic time of year – and can be fantastically expensive. You can avoid spending too much or getting into unnecessary debt this festive season by following our top tips for a cheaper, but by no means less special, celebration.

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Comparing Secured And Unsecured Loans

Deciding what kind of loan is suitable for your own individual needs can be time-consuming. If you haven’t taken out a loan before, or it was so long ago you think the situation has changed, we’ve put together a broad comparison of secured and unsecured loans. Hopefully this will help you at least decide how you want to raise the finance you need, and you can focus your research and reach a decision.

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How Much Is Your Car Worth?

We need our vehicles but unfortunately the amount we spend compared to the amount we get back when sold can seem like a huge drop.

Rumour has it that a new car loses a big chunk of its purchase price as soon as it’s driven off the forecourt. If so, how much does it lose – and do some makes and models lose more than others? And do second hand cars lose value at the same rate?

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The Importance Of Responsible Lending

Earlier this year the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) began a review into the operations of payday lenders. It also outlined new rules to ensure that all loans companies adopt more responsible lending practices – a stance that Auto Advance wholeheartedly welcomes.

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Your Finances: Get Your Paperwork In Order

Do you know where all your important documents are? Can you lay your hands on your last three months’ bank statements or wage slips? Are you quite sure where both parts of your driving licence are – and if they are together?

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