The UK is amid a cost-of-living crisis. Prices are rising at rates we haven't seen since the 1970s – energy, broadband, water, council tax, food, fuel and more. So here are just a few handy tips for saving money where you can. Ten top tips for saving money Heat the human, not the [...]
If you're over state pension age, on a low income and live in the UK, you could be getting an extra £60/week in pension credit*. Here’s a summary and quick links on how to get started. Pension credit can be worth £3,000/year* on average. If you're over state pension age, live in the [...]
For many of us, the huge surge in energy prices is worrying. Such significant uplifts on our monthly outgoings can have us digging around behind the sofa for loose change in an attempt to counterbalance the increase. There are some small ways you can begin to recoup some of the money lost to [...]
There’s always a myriad of news articles on the TV, in the papers and online, so its hard to pick out which will directly affect us. Here we’ve collated a few that may hit your pockets this year and a few tips on how you could prepare for these costs. The return of [...]
For many of us, the huge surge in energy prices is worrying. Such significant uplifts on our monthly outgoings can have us digging around behind the sofa for loose change in an attempt to counterbalance the increase. There are some small ways you can begin to recoup some of the money lost to [...]
Debt Consolidation: New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be reserved for diets and exercise. Sometimes the area of your life that really needs attention is your finances and this might be especially true if you have been impacted by the continuing pandemic. Struggling to deal with debts, sometimes continually shifting debts from one [...]
With the likes of Greta Thunberg, Sir David Attenborough and even Prince Charles making recurrent pleas for us to save our planet, it is difficult to ignore the crisis our natural world faces. It can often be thought that ‘going green’ can be more costly but we’ve got a few handy tips to [...]
Our children and grandchildren inevitably receive toys for their Christmas presents be it from Father Christmas, Granny and Grandad or other loved ones, and we know the costs can soon mount up. Check out these handy tips for saving money this year. Shop around! Many shops charge varying prices, utilise online facilities such [...]
We’ve all heard of “side hustles” as a way to boost income. From crafting and selling your creations or filling out online surveys in return for vouchers or cash payments, many of us are looking at ways we can boost our incomes in a world of increased costs. Though none of these alone [...]
There are so many reasons a person could be entitled to financial help and support via the benefits system. Many situations and life experiences can cause us to need a helping hand sometimes, but do you know what you’re entitled to? From family support, job seekers and low incomes to support for those [...]
