Why it’s time for you and your family to do a digital detox
In 2024, family life is increasingly dominated by screen time. Screen time is the amount of time spent interacting with any kind of electronic screen, including TV, smartphone, tablet, computer, or any other digital devices. Some screen time – particularly for adults – is a necessary evil. Most jobs involve at least some time in […]
How to entertain the kids over summer without spending a fortune
School summer holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re a parent it’s time to start thinking about how to entertain the kids for those long six weeks. Even if you are going away on a family holiday, or are working and have childcare arranged for at least some of the time, there will still be […]
Are you affected by the recent changes to Universal Credit?
If you are currently on Universal Credit, or are about to apply for Universal Credit, you may already be aware that various changes were made in May which may affect you. The government described the purpose of these changes as being necessary to get more people back into work and help to boost the economy. […]
Top ten tips for festival fun this summer
Festival season is upon us, and if you’re planning to go to a festival this summer, there is a lot to look forward to! But going to a festival for the first time can feel quite daunting. So in this article we give you ten top festival tips for how to make the most of […]
Now is the time to save money for Christmas!
Summer is finally on its way and we’re all looking forward to enjoying those sunny days and long light evenings. There are so many more things that you can do when the weather is warm and bright, and it’s so good to be able to get out in the fresh air whenever you want to. […]
Is using credit cards a good or bad idea?
68% of adults in the UK – around 36.2 million people – have at least one credit card. There are 58.5 million credit cards currently in circulation, and around 11.6 million credit card transactions happen every single day. The average credit card debt in the UK is around £1,248 per adult. And around half of […]
Loans 2 Go is proud to sponsor Grasshoppers RFC
We feature many articles in this column, usually related to financial or lifestyle tips for you and your family. But we thought it was about time to tell you a little bit more about what else we do here at Loans 2 Go. So in this article we are going to tell you all about […]
Don’t get caught out by passport problems this summer
Summer is approaching, and if you have holiday plans ahead, it’s time to start getting excited! But it’s also time to ensure that you are prepared. And particularly that your passport is valid if you are planning to travel to Europe this summer. You may have seen various headlines over the Easter holidays about UK […]
How much old technology is in your home – and what do you do with it?
The UN recently reported that electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented recycling. In the UK alone, it’s estimated that an average
