Crowdfunding Platform Indiegogo eyes $40m Global Expansion
The crowdfunding platform that has built a reputation for financing film and technological startups is aiming to expand after raising $40m in funding. Indiegogo, whose most recent exploits include financing the Jamaican bobsleigh team to reach the Sochi Winter Olympics, raised the amount with three rounds of funding. It smashed the total of $15m raised […]
Employees opt for Income Protection Over Pay Rises
The latest research suggests it’s not all about money for many employees, as benefits such as income and health insurance appear prominently on their agendas. According to Group Risk Development (GRiD), more than two in five employees suggested they would forego a pay rise of between 1% and 3% for employer-sponsored protection. The trade body […]
The Falling Peso: The Perfect Time to Visit Argentina?
People visiting Argentina can get even more for their cash in the current financial climate, after the national currency – the Peso – went into freefall. It declined in value by 17% across two days, leading to a lowering of prices across the country while the black market for US dollars is currently booming. Additional […]
Managing Business Expenses With a Prepaid Card
All businesses have to deal with a certain degree of expenses, from the smallest family or individually run stores to the largest multinational companies. From software and travel, any additional cost incurred by an employee needs to be reimbursed. So, what is the best way to go about doing this? One way is to get […]
A Different Approach to Business Crowdfunding
In a change to the usual processes of crowdfunding, a British website is taking a different approach by launching a fund for members of the public to donate to. The plan will see people leave the decision of where exactly their money goes in the hands of a professional. This should mean that educated financial […]
Mortgage Lending at Highest Level Since Recession Began
December borrowing was up 49% on the previous year according to industry figures, with demand for fixed rate mortgages especially prevalent. The surge in new mortgage lending was experienced by bands and building societies alike, with an estimated £17 billion lent during the last month. According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, gross lending in […]
Get Your Hands on Virtual Gold with Bitcoins
Bitcoins have leapt in value during the last year and now more and more people are scrambling to get their hands on some – virtually that is. In a nutshell, this is done in two ways, either by mining them through sophisticated software programmes or by purchasing them from someone who has done that already. […]
The Advantages of Money Management Apps
Money management via your Smartphone or any other mobile phone opens up a whole host of new options for people who are keen to cast an eye over their finances. There are a multitude of applications that allow users to watch their spending and to break down exactly where their money goes. When finances are […]
ISA Savers Missing out on the Best Rates
Savers across the UK who have poured billions into their Cash ISA accounts are missing out on the top rates of interest, according to the latest research. And worse still, they are being shunned if they try to shift their existing ISAs to accounts which are offering better rates. The subsequent result of this situation […]
Finding the Best January Holiday Deals to Save Cash
January is the ideal time of the year to book a holiday and it is the busiest time for many tour operators up and down the country. They do battle for business and promise all sorts of discounts in a bid to attract more custom. Consumers are getting increasingly savvy at this time of year […]
