Top tips on how to save money when hosting Christmas
So this is the year when it’s your turn to host Christmas? In many ways it’s a wonderful opportunity. It means that you don’t have to travel anywhere and you can enjoy Christmas in your own home environment. It also means that you are in control of the food and drink, so you know you’re […]
Stop the scammers update : How to get help from your bank if you are a victim of fraud
A few months ago we published a series of articles called Stop the Scammers. These covered
Is it possible to do all your Christmas shopping in a day?
Christmas is gradually approaching, but many of us are still in denial. There’s the vain hope that if you ignore it for long enough it will kind of sort itself out. But unfortunately, that usually means a last minute scramble to get everything done. And of course, one of the key things to get done […]
Do you get tips at work? Important changes you should know
The new Labour government has been in place for over 100 days now, and various things are beginning to change. One of the key areas that is being addressed is worker’s rights. A new law dealing with tips at work – The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act – was launched on 1st October 2024. And […]
How to cope with rising energy prices this winter
After the hike in energy prices in 2022, bills have gradually been reducing again. But the most recent Ofgem energy price cap in October rose again by 10%. In this article we take a look at what this means for your energy bill, and how to cope if energy prices continue to rise. What […]
How to buy new glasses without breaking the bank
In the recent Back to School flurry, one thing that may have been overlooked for you and your family is new glasses. If anyone in your family needs glasses either for everyday use or for close up work such as reading and screen time, it’s important to get their eyes checked regularly and replace glasses […]
Five ways to beat the post-holiday blues
If you managed to get away on holiday this summer, and are gradually getting back to reality, you may find yourself suffering from post-holiday blues. You keep thinking back to the good times you had on holiday, and particularly the sense of freedom from having to think about the daily chores, tasks and routines of […]
Act now to prevent financial disaster this Christmas
Sorry to mention this, but Christmas is coming. In fact, even though Back to School still feels like yesterday, some shops already have the beginnings of Christmas displays creeping in. Christmas is a bit like marmite : you either love it or hate it. But however you feel about Christmas it is one of those […]
Second hand isn’t only for September
You may have noticed recently the Oxfam initiative Second Hand September. This is an annual campaign to encourage people to pledge to say no to buying new clothes for 30 days. But what is the point of Second Hand September? And is it possible to apply the principles beyond just one month? What is […]
