Due to the volatility of cryptocurrencies, many financial experts recommend creating a varied investment portfolio. While Bitcoin is a good choice, other alternatives known as ‘altcoins’ have the potential for growth. Besides, Bitcoin may be too expensive for newbie investors, that is why altcoins are excellent for an initial investment. Before venturing into the world of […]
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Joy’s Power Round Up of February 2018

Welcome to the second installment of my monthly power round up. January was the longest month of the year. February flew by so quickly I felt that I wasn’t able to try enough financial products and services. That withstanding, here is a brief but useful list of what I was down for in February. TSB […]
Get Up To £2,000 Tax-Free With This LISA Loophole

Savers with a Help to Buy ISA only have A WEEK LEFT to take advantage of a loophole that can provide a tax-free boost of up to £2,000. To be eligible, you have to have: Opened a Help to Buy (HTB) ISA before 5 April 2017 Opened a Lifetime ISA (LISA) between 6 April […]
What To Have In Place Before You Go Crypto…

Cryptocurrency. Sigh. I get it. It’s new. It’s sexy. Game-changing. Become a bitcoin millionaire overnight. What’s not sexy about that headline? We all want a piece of the action; especially when it sounds like easy money. So all I have to do is buy a couple of coins, invest in a couple of ICOs, wait a […]
Joy’s Power Round Up of January 2018

Last month, the Refined Currency team ran our first ‘Let’s Talk Money’ forum of 2018 discussing money in almost all its entirety. Those honest and insightful conversations with people looking to make their money work better for them and a little inspiration from a fellow contributor, Josy, provide the inspiration for this post. Here’s a […]
4 Things To Know About The Lifetime ISA

Following on from the release of the Help-To-Buy ISA at the end of 2015, the Chancellor announced another ISA product called the Lifetime ISA (LISA). Launching in April 2017, this account offers people aged 18 – 40 an alternative way to save for a property or retirement. Here are four things you should know about […]
3 Things Worth Spending Your Money On In Your 20s

Our 20s are the best time to do the things we want to do before we say “I Do” or have someone yelling “Mummy” at us. Whether or not we realise it, freedom is something that should really be valued whilst we have the luxury of no responsibilities. So here are 3 things RC recommend […]
Steps To Keep Financially Fit In 2016

Volatility in the global markets and financial world is widening. The uncertainty pushes all market participants to be extremely cautious in the beginning of 2016. Beginning with a new year may open us up to new opportunities as well as new threats. To stay in a healthy financial status, we suggest mini steps to keep […]
Saving Account Options

In the event you haven’t started to save yet, here is your guide on how to start saving. If you have debts such as an overdraft, credit cards, loans etc then it may be in your best interest to getting this paid off first. This is because the interest on the debts are probably costing you […]