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It’s safe to say that the bank of mum and dad won’t always be making deposits into your teen’s bank account and as they get older and start thinking about college, it’s important that they begin to take some responsibility for their own finances.

If your teen decides to embrace a career in law, then they’re going to be studying and away from home for a number of years whilst they get the education that they need to succeed. They may have high hopes of starting their own practice, or they could want to join a firm like this one; pintas.com. And while they might be excited, as a parent the last thing you want is their studies to be distracted by their lack of money and financial worries. Therefore, providing them with some helpful tips and advice about financial independence is crucial. Here we’ll take a look at some simple ways you can help your teen save for their college degree in law. 

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The decision to have children or grow your family to accommodate more children is one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. As someone who wants to grow her current family soon, I’ve spent a lot of time discussing and planning for a bigger future. From preparing your home, sorting your finances, getting health insurance, understanding your feelings, and caring for your health. There is so much to think about and so much to plan for, especially as adding to your family or raising a child is a task in itself. I wanted to share with you some of the things I feel are quite important to think about before you take the plunge and start trying for a baby.

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We all like a little frivolous spend now and again. But, when does the frivolous spending start to become a drain on your finances? When you don’t remember where your money has gone? When you’re using your credit card to pay for your essentials? Or when you’re failing to add to your savings account each month? Follow the link to find out more about your personal pension. The truth is that all of these are clear warning signs that your spending is probably a little out of control. 

But don’t worry, it’s an easy fix. All you need to do is rein in your spending and live within your means. You should also be pinpointing the financial drains on your account and make some better choices. Want to know more? 

Read on to discover the top 5 financial drains out there and if you’re guilty of indulging them.

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Living right outside of a major city, we spend a lot of time dipping in to try out new foods and places to eat. We love eating out, but often when trying to find a new place to eat, you never know how busy they are going to be on the day that you want to eat. This is where booking comes into play – booking ahead of time ensures you have a table ready for you at the time you want to eat at. Calling in to book a table can feel awkward, but with the power of the internet, there are a number of ways to actually book online and save that awkward phone call. Many of these websites also have additional benefits, which are worth considering when picking what to use. Many of these websites also provide a bunch of restaurants and ratings, which means that you are getting opinions and options to go along with your booking.

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If you’ve had an accident, injury or loss that wasn’t your fault, you may be considering hiring a lawyer. Perhaps you want to find out about negligent security claims or you had a slip and fall in the workplace. But if you’ve never had to hire a lawyer before it can feel a little overwhelming, and you might not know where to start. Don’t worry. There are plenty of different ways to find a lawyer to suit you. So, what are they?

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Just as you might ask a friend or relative for a recommendation for a day out, you should also ask for recommendations when looking for a lawyer. While you might not know of any immediate friends or family members who have previously used legal representation, there will undoubtedly be a friend of a friend or someone in your social circle who knows something. Personal recommendations can be useful because the person isn’t looking to gain anything, and so they will give an honest review. If they’ve been represented by the lawyer, they will be able to give an honest account of the process and if they weren’t happy with anything. Plus, if they know you personally they’ll have your best interests at heart and will want the best outcome for your case. 

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