We live in an age where financial products are more accessible—and often more complex—than ever before, financial literacy is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Yet, across the country, many people lack the basic financial knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their money. So, what exactly is financial literacy, and why should we … Continue reading “Financial Literacy: What Is It and How Does It Affect Us in Our Day-to-Day Lives?”
Financial Literacy: What Is It and How Does It Affect Us in Our Day-to-Day Lives?
29/04/2025
We live in an age where financial products are more accessible—and often more complex—than ever before, financial literacy is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Yet, across the country, many people lack the basic financial knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their money. So, what exactly is financial literacy, and why should we … Continue reading "Financial Literacy: What Is It and How Does It Affect Us in Our Day-to-Day Lives?"
ScoresMatter: Who we are & what we do
We are a UK-based company, founded in 2011 dedicated to empowering consumers by providing them with a comprehensive set of reports, alerts and educational tools for them to better understand and improve their financial health. Our comprehensive suite of services is designed to support you in achieving both financial and non-financial goals. Whether you want … Continue reading “ScoresMatter: Who we are & what we do”
Understanding your Statutory Credit Report
What is a Statutory Credit Report? If you live in the UK, you likely understand the importance of having a good credit score. A credit score helps lenders evaluate an individual’s creditworthiness when determining whether or not to approve a loan or other financial product. It can also impact the interest rate and other lending … Continue reading “Understanding your Statutory Credit Report”
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How to Manage Microphone Privacy Settings with iOS 14: A Quick Guide
Last week, Apple released iOS 14, and with it came a new indicator: a small orange dot that appears in the top right corner of your screen. This confused many people at first, but it’s really quite simple. Whenever you see this dot, it indicates that the particular app you’re using has access to your … Continue reading “How to Manage Microphone Privacy Settings with iOS 14: A Quick Guide”
How to Spot Cryptocurrency Scams: 3 Simple Steps
Last week, the Twitter accounts of Barack Obama, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, and many other public figures all tweeted out similar messages promising to give back to their followers in these trying times. These messages included links to a bitcoin address claiming that anyone who sent money would receive double the amount back. The … Continue reading “How to Spot Cryptocurrency Scams: 3 Simple Steps”
How to Choose a Credit Card: Interest Rates vs. Rewards
When it comes to choosing credit cards, there are a lot of options to consider, and it can be an overwhelming process. With so many offers boasting up front rewards and discounts and other incentives, it can be hard to determine which offer is best for you and your unique financial situation. Two of the … Continue reading “How to Choose a Credit Card: Interest Rates vs. Rewards”