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Diana Bocco

Diana is a writer specialising in debt repayment, savings, and personal investments. Her work has also appeared on MSN Money, Inc. Magazine, and Yahoo! Finance.

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Happy African American Man Hugging New Car In Auto Dealership
Personal Finance

5 spring-cleaning tips to increase your car’s value

| Diana Bocco

You might be in the mood for spring cleaning your home, but this year consider extending that effort to your…

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Personal Finance

Can music help make you more money?

| Diana Bocco

If you're looking to manifest some money into your life, music might help. We take a look at how music…

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Personal Finance

What does a good portfolio look like?

| Diana Bocco

There’s no one-size-fits-all for what a good portfolio looks like. Here's some tips on how to diversify your portfolio for…

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Personal Finance

How to lower your mobile phone bill

| Diana Bocco

Looking to lower your mobile phone bill? Even with a good plan, extra charges can add up. We take a…

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New British One Pound Sterling Coin Chart Rate.
Personal Finance

Charitable giving: how to make the money you give go further

| Diana Bocco

The pandemic has taken its toll on the economy and on charitable giving. Here are some ways to stretch the…

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Happy African American Man Hugging New Car In Auto Dealership
Personal Finance

Should I buy a new or used car?

| Diana Bocco

It's time to change wheels – but should you buy a new or used car? We take a look at…

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Personal Finance

How did Elon Musk make his money?

| Diana Bocco

Elon Musk is a centibillionaire who is best known for Tesla and SpaceX. But how did he make his money?…

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Personal Finance

59% of investors admit lifestyles are at risk from a poor investment – yet high-risk strategies remain popular

| Diana Bocco

Self-directed investors are choosing high-risk investment opportunities more than ever. But how much do they really understand the risk involved?

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Personal Finance

8 tips to help cut your car’s fuel costs

| Diana Bocco

Looking for ways to cut your fuel costs? With the average household spending over £1,000 a year on fuel, we…

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Personal Finance

Rent or buy: how to make the right choice

| Diana Bocco

Should you rent or buy? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make, so here…

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Personal Finance

39% of global legal tender currencies are 100% male

| Diana Bocco

Did you know that the world’s legal tender is mostly male? We take a look at how banknotes fare when…

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Personal Finance

How does PayPal work?

| Diana Bocco

How exactly does PayPal work? We take a look at how to use it, how much it costs, how safe…

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Happy African American Man Hugging New Car In Auto Dealership
Personal Finance

7 tips to save £1.7k on your car

| Diana Bocco

Looking to save on car costs? You’re not alone. We take a look at seven ways you can reduce the…

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Why people don’t talk about their debt (and why that needs to change)

| Diana Bocco

It can be difficult to talk about debt. But research shows that it's more important than ever to talk about…

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Personal Finance

What are examples of passive income?

| Diana Bocco

From silent partnerships to dividend stocks, passive income is key to building wealth and increasing financial security. We take a…

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Personal Finance

What is the gig economy?

| Diana Bocco

The so-called gig economy is not a new phenomenon but its popularity is increasing. We take a look at what…

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Should I pay off my mortgage early?

| Diana Bocco

Want to pay off your mortgage early? Early repayment isn't for everybody and you should take a close look at…

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Coronavirus impact: more than a third of Brits vow to manage their money more wisely

| Diana Bocco

Research suggests that the pandemic has helped us learn to manage our money better. Here's how Brits are changing their…

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Personal Finance

What is the dark web?

| Diana Bocco

The dark web has become a place for all kinds of illegal activities, including the stealing and selling of financial…

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Personal Finance

How to shop ethically and sustainably

| Diana Bocco

Wondering how to shop ethically and sustainably? We have some tips on making good choices that benefit the Earth and…

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Personal Finance

6 surprising facts about money that will leave your head spinning

| Diana Bocco

Why does money smell? What's the most counterfeited currency? We take a look at some surprising facts about the money…

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Personal Finance

Break old money habits fast with these tips

| Diana Bocco

If you’re trying to get your finances on track, old money habits can undermine your progress. We take a look…

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Personal Finance

How to reduce food waste

| Diana Bocco

Despite efforts to reduce food waste, UK households still throw away 4.5m tonnes of food every year. Here's how you…

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Personal Finance

Should I get a credit card? 6 ways to know for sure

| Diana Bocco

Should you get a credit card? For some, they offer lots of benefits. For others, they can spell trouble. We…

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Personal Finance

57% of people took steps to boost their savings last lockdown

| Diana Bocco

A year of lockdowns has changed money habits in the UK, and many Brits have chosen to boost their savings.…

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Personal Finance

How do I talk to my ageing parents about finances?

| Diana Bocco

Knowing how to talk to ageing parents about finances is never easy. We take a look at some useful strategies…

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Personal Finance

Should I save or invest?

| Diana Bocco

Should you save or invest? Both saving and investing have their own place in a well-planned financial strategy. We take…

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Personal Finance

I live paycheck to paycheck, so how can I save money?

| Diana Bocco

Do you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck every month? You’re not alone. We take a look at ways to…

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Personal Finance

What Covid-19 has taught us about working from home

| Diana Bocco

The pandemic has made the switch to working from home possible for plenty of workers. We take a look at…

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Personal Finance

What does it mean to ‘keep your powder dry’?

| Diana Bocco

'Keep your powder dry' is a saying that you may be familiar with. But have you ever wondered what it…

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Personal Finance

3 reasons for organising a will

| Diana Bocco

There are plenty of reasons for organising a will, yet more than 50% of Brits don't have one. We take…

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Personal Finance

Chrometophobia: moving past the fear of spending money

| Diana Bocco

The fear of spending money is known as chrometophobia. We take a look at ways to move past this challenging…

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Personal Finance

Brits twice as likely to gamble than seek advice to improve their finances

| Diana Bocco

Recent research suggests Brits are more likely to play the lottery than make smart money moves to improve their finances.…

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Personal Finance

New Year money resolutions battered already? Give your finances a flip before Pancake Day!

| Diana Bocco

Do you know what else makes Pancake Day special besides pancakes? It's a chance to give other things in your…

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Personal Finance

Is bartering having a resurgence and can it help you save money?

| Diana Bocco

The bartering economy is experiencing a comeback. We take a look at how you can use bartering to your advantage…

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Personal Finance

Desperate to save? Try a no-spend challenge

| Diana Bocco

Trying a no-spend challenge has become a popular way to save money - and for good reason. Cutting down on…

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Personal Finance

The dizzying links between income and mental health and what you can do about it

| Diana Bocco

New research by the Mental Health Foundation shows a strong link between income and mental health. We take a look…

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Personal Finance

How to set sound financial goals

| Diana Bocco

Financial goals are targets you set yourself to make the most of your money. We take a look at the…

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Personal Finance

Cheap lockdown date ideas for Valentine’s Day 2021

| Diana Bocco

Spending Valentine’s Day 2021 at home doesn’t mean it can’t be romantic. We take a look at ways to make…

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Personal Finance

What is the Robinhood app?

| Diana Bocco

The Robinhood app is a trading and investment app aimed at beginner investors who want to try out the market.…

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