Why it’s a good idea to build an emergency fund & 5 ways to do it
Do you have any savings? If not, you’re not alone. An estimated half of adults in the UK have £1000 or less in savings, and almost a quarter have no savings at all. We tend to think of savings as money to use either for major purchases such as a home, car or holiday, or […]
Does Black Friday deserve all the hype?
Friday 24th November is Black Friday. Which hopefully could mean great bargains and the chance to save money. But does Black Friday deserve
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At this time of year many of us are starting to feel the pinch. You may have overspent this summer, what with trying to keep the kids entertained and then Back to School. And now the colder weather is here you also have to think about energy bills. And that’s even before you add Christmas […]
Are you paying too much for your TV services?
If you enjoy watching TV, you probably have subscriptions to all kinds of different streaming services to ensure that you can get all the channels, movies, box sets and sports that you want to watch. But have you ever stopped to add up the cost of all these different services, and consider whether there may […]
Five ways to future proof your family’s finances
Let’s face it. Most of us are far too busy coping with the present to give much thought to the future. And, even when we do, the future can feel like a very scary and uncertain place. But it is definitely worth stopping to think for a moment about different future scenarios. The “what ifs” […]
The top ten things that people waste money on
Do you ever wonder where your money goes? Or how some other people seem to make their money last much longer than you do? It sometimes feels as if there’s a black hole in your bank account into which money gradually disappears. Of course, one of the most important ways to get on top of […]
Make this October half term the best ever!
Although Back to School has only just happened, October half term will be here before we know it. Which means another week of juggling work and childcare, and having to think of more ways to keep the children happily occupied. And as soon as you start to think of fun things to do as a […]
How to do a Glow Up on a budget this autumn
Every now and then, a new word or phrase gradually starts being used. And after the first time you’ve seen or heard it, it just seems to show up everywhere. And this year, one of those phrases is Glow Up. So what is a Glow Up? Put simply, it’s taking time and effort to become […]
Domestic Disaster: Coping with Animal Emergencies
Did you read in the news recently about a suspected lioness on the loose in Berlin? Residents were warned to stay in their homes and keep pets indoors after reports of a roaming wild animal. In the end the hunt was called off after evidence suggested it had been a wild boar. But it still […]
