What can you do when you need emergency money fast?
There are times in all our lives when we need money fast. Whether it’s a family emergency, domestic disaster, car breakdown or unexpected bill we can suddenly be faced with having to find money fast. But what do you do in that situation? Where can you turn? In this article we look at five ways […]
How to save money on energy bills this winter
Energy prices have been in the news a lot recently. In particular, the rising cost of gas to energy supply companies has caused several small suppliers to go out of business. It will also result in increased prices for customers. Despite reassurances from the business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng that there is “no question of the […]
How to declutter your home by Christmas!
A few weeks ago we featured an article called It’s Midsummer. Time to start planning for Christmas?! We explored ways that you can start preparing for Christmas early by making a budget, saving money, and starting your Christmas shopping. Well worth a read as now Christmas is that little bit nearer; and the sooner you […]
How to improve your credit score this autumn
Autumn is almost upon us. The new school year is under way and it always feels like a good time for a new start in various areas of our lives. One of the areas that is definitely worth taking a fresh look at this autumn is your credit score. In this article we look at […]
Five good habits for the new school year
And breathe! The kids are back to school so you finally have a bit more freedom over your time. At least that’s the theory. Why does it seem that once school term starts, everything often seems to become even more chaotic than ever? Part of the reason is that we slip back into bad habits. […]
How to keep clothes looking just like new!
It’s so frustrating! You scrimp and save money to buy that item of clothing you simply love. But after a few washes something happens. It’s never the same again. The weird thing is it’s not always related to how much you spent on the item. You can fork out a lot of money on something […]
Is September the best time to make resolutions?
September is approaching and if you have kids you will soon be getting ready for the new school year. We hope that everything goes well for you all. But, whether or not you do have kids, many of us still experience that back to school feeling at this time of year. A sense of anticipation […]
How do you become a mystery shopper?
If you could choose your dream job, what would it be? For many people, a mystery shopper sounds like a fun option. The thought of being able to wander round shops all day and get paid for doing so seems a little too good to be true. But is it? In this article we take […]
A very quick and simple guide to pensions
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word pension? It may well be one of the following: It’s too far in advance for me to think about now. I don’t really understand pensions at all. It’s too scary to think about. I can’t afford a pension so will just […]
