School summer holidays incoming! Here’s how to save money

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Ah those long heady days of summer. With the kids off school, it can really feel like a holiday atmosphere, especially if the sun is shining. Warm weather, sunny days and light evenings can put everyone in a great mood and enable families to have lots of summer fun together. Except sometimes it’s not that […]

School uniform – what is changing and when?

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School uniform hit the headlines recently, with news of changes in school uniform policy in the UK. These changes could result in significant savings for families. But what are they, and when do they take effect? In this article we take a look at: What are the changes to school uniform policy and when do […]

Where is the best place for your savings in 2025?

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Savings. Do you have any? Whilst we all understand the benefits of having savings, 16% of UK adults – around 8.4 million people – have no savings at all, 23% have less than £200, and 39% have less than £1,000.  But, however small your savings may be, it’s important to make wise choices about where […]

Top tips on how to save money on holiday

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So the great day has arrived and you’re off on holiday at last. Hopefully you’ve got a great deal on the holiday you wanted, and are now looking forward to a week or two of complete relaxation without a care in the world. The problem is that it’s not always that straightforward. Almost as soon […]

How to keep your personal data safe online

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As regular readers will know, keeping safe online is something we feel very strongly about at Loans 2 Go. Our recent series Stop the Scammers provided lots of tips about how to recognise and respond to scams on computer and mobile devices. And we have a Fraud and Scams page on our site that contains […]

What are the best home improvements to add value to your home?

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If you are a homeowner, your home is likely to be the biggest asset that you own. So, whether you intend to stay there for a very long time, or are perhaps thinking of selling in the next couple of years or so, it makes sense to keep it in as good condition as possible. […]

Save money on health and beauty products this summer

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Summer is almost here, and we’re all looking forward to the long, light and hopefully sunny days. But for many of us, summer brings with it various challenges. Our bodies have been well wrapped up over winter and suddenly there is the pressure to expose more of them in the sun. We’ve all seen the […]

Five ways to protect your finances in uncertain economic times

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For some time now it feels as if we have been living in uncertain economic times in the UK. Rising prices, hikes in mortgage rates, fluctuating interest rates, and of course the recent stock market reactions to the US tariff situation. Everything seems very fragile and it can all be overwhelming. But there are a […]