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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.

Recent Articles

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Personal Finance

How you could save £690 annually on heating bills

| Diana Bocco

If you’re looking for ways to save on your heating bills, you’re not alone. We take a look at seven…

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Personal Finance

Lockdown 3.0: why you’re overspending even when stuck at home

| Diana Bocco

While the lockdown has encouraged many Brits to focus on saving more, it’s also led to overspending online for many…

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Personal Finance

8 ways to prevent credit card fraud

| Diana Bocco

While there’s no way to completely prevent the possibility of credit card fraud, we look at steps you can take…

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Personal Finance

Savers putting money aside on payday save 114% more per month!

| Diana Bocco

Putting money aside can help you reach your important financial milestones. Automatic savings apps can make the process easy and…

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Personal Finance

When it rains, it hoards… The savings challenge with a difference!

| Diana Bocco

A savings challenge is a creative and painless way to set money aside. And smart money management apps like Plum…

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Personal Finance

Resolutions aren’t just for New Year’s: make them for life!

| Diana Bocco

Around 80% of New Year’s resolutions end up failing because they are unrealistic. Here are some tips on making financial…

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Personal Finance

What is microsaving?

| Diana Bocco

Microsaving is a great way to start saving, even if your funds are limited. We take a look at how…

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Personal Finance

5 unconventional money-saving tips they don’t teach you at school

| Diana Bocco

Looking for super simple money-saving tips? Even if you’re already saving money 'the usual way', here are some unconventional tips to…

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Personal Finance

Start the new year right with a 52-week savings challenge!

| Diana Bocco

If you’re one of the many Brits struggling to save, the 52-week challenge could be a good and fun way…

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Personal Finance

Is Nespresso worth the money?

| Diana Bocco

A pod machine like Nespresso might seem like an expensive investment. We take a look at whether it's worth the…

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Personal Finance

10 tips to prevent pet damage at home (and the insurance you may need anyway!)

| Diana Bocco

Pet damage insurance can help replace expensive items your pet damages at home. But you can also reduce the risk…

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Personal Finance

5 New Year’s resolutions to help manage money stress

| Diana Bocco

Making good financial New Year's resolutions can help you lower your money stress and save money. They can also put…

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Personal Finance

4 ways to promote your small business online

| Diana Bocco

When it comes to finding ways to promote your business online for free, sometimes the simplest things bring the best…

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Personal Finance

How to stop spending money: 5 easy tips and strategies

| Diana Bocco

Need to stop spending money? We have some quick and easy strategies to help you take control of your finances.

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Personal Finance

How to save money with homemade Christmas decorations

| Diana Bocco

FInances a little tight this year? Homemade Christmas decorations are a great way to cut down your expenses this holiday…

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Personal Finance

Almost 2/3rds of Brits would take on debt over paying an emergency bill from their savings

| Diana Bocco

Paying an emergency bill with your savings seems logical. But a new report by uk.Investing.com shows that many Brits are…

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Personal Finance

Don’t say these 5 things when asking for a pay rise

| Diana Bocco

When it comes to asking for a pay rise, what you don't say could be just as important as your…

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Personal Finance

How to ask for a pay rise (and actually get it)

| Diana Bocco

Getting ready to ask for a pay rise can be daunting and confusing, so we have a step-by-step plan to help…

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Investing Articles

The risks of passive investing

| Diana Bocco

What are the risks of passive Investing? Passive funds have benefits but they also come with risks all investors should keep…

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Personal Finance

The 5 best ways for young people to build credit

| Diana Bocco

When it comes to the best ways for young people to build credit, starting early and making smart financial decisions…

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Personal Finance

What’s loan fraud and how can I avoid it?

| Diana Bocco

Protect yourself from load fraud with these tips. Learn to recognize scammers and what you can do to keep your…

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Personal Finance

4 types of debt that can be good for you

| Diana Bocco

Not all debt is bad. In fact, there’s debt that can be good for you and help you build wealth.

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Personal Finance

Safe local travel tips during Covid-19

| Diana Bocco

Top travel tips during COVID-19, including when to use public transport, how to stay safe when riding, and choosing the…

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Personal Finance

The 4 worst types of debt to have

| Diana Bocco

All debt is not the same. The worst types of debt to have are those that not only hurt you…

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Personal Finance

3 things not to do when investing during a recession

| Diana Bocco

Is investing during a recession a good idea? Recessions can offer great investing opportunities, but stay away from these common…

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Personal Finance

3 things collection agencies can’t do to you

| Diana Bocco

Collectors might have lots of tricks and tactics to get money from you, but there are things collection agencies can't…

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Personal Finance

4 mistakes to avoid when negotiating debt with collectors

| Diana Bocco

When negotiating debt with collectors, knowing what not to do can save you a lot of headaches and save you…

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Personal Finance

4 mistakes to avoid when consolidating debt

| Diana Bocco

Here are the four major mistakes to avoid when consolidating debt, plus tips on what to look for when choosing…

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Personal Finance

How to identify problems with your budget

| Diana Bocco

Once you learn how to identify problems with your budget, fixing up those issues is only one step away –…

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Personal Finance

Home utilities you need to budget for

| Diana Bocco

Every monthly budget should include your utilities, but knowing what home utilities you need to budget for requires some good…

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Personal Finance

How to spot a debt consolidation scam

| Diana Bocco

When searching for a way to pay off debt, watch out for these warning signs to help you identify and…

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Personal Finance

5 psychology tricks to save more money

| Diana Bocco

Think you can’t possibly save more money than you’re already saving? Think again!

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Personal Finance

How to save money when you’re low-income

| Diana Bocco

It’s not always easily apparent how to save money for low income households, but these five tips can help you…

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