How to make your money last till payday
How much money is in your bank account the day before payday? We’ve all heard the phrase “too much month left at the end of the money”! And whether you get paid on a weekly or monthly basis, it can be an increasing struggle to last until more money goes into your account. It’s easy […]
What is the best way to pay for a new car?
The Covid-19 pandemic had a huge impact on many areas of our lives. Just one of these was the manufacture of new cars. The closure of car factories and dealerships during lockdown led to a shortage of new cars and a boom in the used car market, which was also fuelled by people looking for […]
How to save money on your child’s school lunches
Back to School is approaching, and one of the many things you need to consider is school lunches. Is your child going to have lunch provided by the school? And if so, do you need to pay for it, and how much will it cost? And if not, how can you save money by providing […]
What do you do if you can’t pay your bills?
According to the Financial Conduct Authority – the body which regulates financial services – there are currently around 11 million adults in the UK who are struggling to pay their bills. This is 3.1 million higher than this time last year. Much of this is due to the continuing rise in the cost of living […]
How to get the best deals on all your shopping
2023 seems to be the year of rising prices. So most of us are always looking for ways to try and save money every single day. But did you know that it’s often possible to buy things cheaper than full price? Whether it’s groceries, clothing, electricals, holidays or pretty much anything else you may be […]
How about learning something new this autumn?
Ah the long school summer holidays! Perhaps you have fond memories of them from your childhood but now – if you have children of your own – you are just counting the days until the kids go back to school! Not that you don’t enjoy all the fun family times of course, but 6 weeks […]
Are you eligible to claim back bank charges?
If you have a current bank account, you may have an agreed overdraft on it, which you can use without having to pay any fees. But there may also be times when you exceed this overdraft limit and the bank charges you for it. There have been times when these overdraft fees have been excessively […]
How to prepare for exam results day this August
If your son or daughter has taken A-levels, GCSEs, T-levels or VTQs (Vocational Technical Qualifications) this year, you will be very aware that results day is looming. This year, A level, AS level and T Level results day is on Thursday 17 August. GCSE results day is on Thursday 24 August, and results of many […]
Don’t wait; Act now for your best Christmas ever!
2023 is flying past! Christmas 2022 seems like only yesterday, but we are already nearer Christmas 2023. Most of us don’t like to think about Christmas just yet. It feels way too early, and the sun is shining. But also part of our reluctance may be that we just can’t face the thought of all […]
