How to save money and feed your family for less
Food prices are rising, with many everyday items such as meat, eggs, butter and cereals more expensive than this time last year. On average, food prices are 3.3% more expensive than a year ago, but some items – for example olive oil and lamb – are up by as much as 16-17% from last year. […]
How do the April bill rises affect you?
The cost of living hit the headlines again in early April. Seven major domestic bills increased all at the same time, leading to it being called “Awful April” by some news channels. In this article we take a look at: Which bills are rising and by how much? How to reduce your bills. What to […]
How to reduce waste in your home this spring
Did you know that in the UK a staggering 26 million tonnes of waste is produced by households every year? This means that the average person in the UK is responsible for almost half a tonne of waste each year, which equates to each of us throwing away our body weight in waste every seven […]
From rags to riches – is it really possible?
Rags to riches. The story that so many books and movies are based on. The hero or heroine starts with nothing and, through either skill or luck, ends up with more wealth than they know what to do with. But can this happen in real life? The answer is yes, but unfortunately it is very […]
Ten tips for the quickest spring clean ever
Spring is in the air. Even though it’s still pretty cold outside, there is the promise of better days ahead. And this sense of change makes many of us want to start refreshing our homes. But the thought of spring cleaning can be very daunting. Once you start deep cleaning, who knows what you might […]
Water bills are rising; Here’s how to save money on yours
During 2025/26, annual water bills are due to increase by an average of 26% or £123. The specific amount will vary depending on the circumstances of the household, but everyone will face an increase. Announcing the price increase at the end of January, Ofwat – the water regulator – acknowledged that they “recognise the challenge […]
Will you be going on a summer holiday this year?
As soon as Christmas and New Year are out of the way, we are bombarded with adverts for summer holidays. In one way that’s great, because it provides the possibility of something to look forward to, particularly in the dark dreary days of winter. But in another way, it’s really bad timing because most of […]
Ten tips for improving your finances in 2025
If you made New Year’s resolutions for 2025, it’s quite likely that at least one of them was related to finances. According to YouGov, the single most common New Year’s resolution for 2025 is to improve finances, either by saving more or spending less. If this sounds familiar, how is it going so far? Many […]
Is it ever ok to take out an emergency loan?
There are times in all of our lives when we are really stuck for money. Many of us struggle from month to month anyway due to the cost of living crisis. We probably fall into the “JAM” category – Just About Managing. We get by, but payday can never come soon enough! The problem comes […]
