The war in Ukraine is a horrifying historical event and the effects of it will likely ripple out for years to come. The current situation shows us that nothing is permanent. In the blink of an eye, life-changing events can take place that have repercussions way beyond what we might expect. Although the globalization of …
The peer-to-peer (P2P) lending market has grown exponentially in recent years, thanks to technological advances and investors looking for alternatives within today’s low-yield environment. Due to the relatively young nature of the P2P market, the regulatory framework that lending companies operate in can be slightly tricky to understand. To help boost your understanding, this article …
When it comes to improving your financial situation, there’s no better source of information than books. Over the past century, hundreds of books have been written on investing, personal finance, stock trading, and more, which can make deciding where to start quite overwhelming! To help clear the mist, presented below are our top five financial …
It’s not uncommon for people to want to retire early. With the retirement age in many countries gradually creeping up each year, the prospect of chilling out and enjoying your later years can seem incredibly far away. However, it doesn’t have to be this way – there are some strategies you can employ to gain …
As we come to the end of 2021, it’s wise to get a head start and begin thinking about how you can make 2022 as financially successful as possible. Although most people will wait until January to get everything in order, using the remaining weeks of the year can mean you’ve got everything set up …
The technological advances that we have seen over the past decade have meant that new and exciting opportunities have opened up in the realm of finance. P2P loans are one of these opportunities, with this area of consumer finance expanding rapidly during the last few years. However, it can still be a little confusing when …
Everyone has ambitions they’d like to reach. Whether that’s paying for your child’s tuition or saving up for that dream holiday, we all have dreams and aspirations that require significant savings to accomplish. One of the best ways to meet these ambitions is to set financial goals. Having specific and realistic financial goals can make …
The popularity of P2P lending has grown exponentially over the past decade, with the global market currently valued at over $67 billion. What’s more, the P2P lending market is projected to showcase a compound annual growth rate of 29.7% from now until 2027. However, many people still don’t understand how this branch of alternative finance …
Many people hear the term ‘audit’ and form certain beliefs about what it means. Some believe auditing relates to a company being investigated for wrongdoing, whilst others assume that auditing is when a firm’s accounts are pored over to ensure all the figures are accurate. With so many different assumptions surrounding audits, it can seem …