How To Save Money At Christmas
We can all agree that Christmas is an expensive time of year. With a tonne of gifts to buy and an entire dinner to cook for the whole family, the cost of Christmas quickly adds up. Luckily, there are ways to save money. With a little bit of planning and …
Continue ReadingWhy Should You Consider a Doorstep Loan?
At Cockle Finance, we specialise in doorstep loans. If you’re in Romford or the surrounding areas and you are in need of some financial help, our personal loans are ideal. There are a number of benefits to choosing a doorstep loan, many of which you may not have considered. You …
Continue ReadingOur Top Tips for Saving Money
It’s safe to say that saving money can be difficult, regardless of how much you earn and how much you need to save. You probably have a set income and when you take away the monthly cost of living, there isn’t always a lot left to work with. Luckily, there …
Continue ReadingHow to Save Money on Large Purchases
It doesn’t matter what you are buying or how much it’s going to cost, everyone wants to save money on large purchases. Knowing how to save money on large purchases isn’t always clear, with a lot of people assuming that they are going to end up paying a lot regardless. …
Continue ReadingEasy Ways To Improve Your Money Management
Let’s face it, some people are naturally great at money management. They are frugal, they are safe and they are good at saving. However, most people are not. When you go out to work everyday, you do so because you want to be able to afford the things that you …
Continue ReadingHow to Have a Cheap and Cheerful Summer
We can all agree that summertime can be expensive. It doesn’t matter whether you are hoping to book a family holiday abroad somewhere hot or you just want to make the most of sunny days at home, a lot of people find themselves spending a fair amount of money. Not …
Continue ReadingHow To Save Money On Your Phone Bill
There’s nothing cheap about paying for a mobile phone every month, but it’s something that most of us do. Without a mobile phone, a lot of us would be pretty lost. This is why it’s important to save money on your phone bill wherever possible. After all, there’s no need …
Continue ReadingWhen is the Best Time to Start Saving Money?
When it comes to saving money, there is no better time to start than right now. A lot of people make the mistake of putting it off, thinking that they will start next week or after their next payday. However, this only delays things and can mean that you end …
Continue ReadingWhat makes Cockle Finance different to Wonga?
We’ve all seen the news this week, Payday lender Wonga have gone into administration meaning over 500 people could lose their jobs. Many people think that all lenders operate the same (or basically the same) but that couldn’t be further from the truth. For a start, Wonga loans were available …
Continue ReadingHow do Doorstep Loans Work?
How Do Doorstep Loans Work? If you need to borrow money, there are many different options available to you. From bank loans, to credit cards, payday loans to guarantor loans, the choice can be overwhelming. One of the oldest forms of consumer credit is doorstep lending. But how does it …
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