


How can UK Savings Week help you start building a better future?
What is UK Savings Week?UK Savings Week was launched in 2022 and is supported by The Buildings Society Association, the trade body of UK building societies and seven large credit unions. The idea behind the week is to raise awareness…

How to save money this summer holidays
The school holidays have arrived, and you may be worrying about your costs increasing whilst your children are off school. We know filling six weeks with activities can be hard work to plan but also can cost a fortune, especially…

Ten tips to help you get through the summer on a budget!
The summer can be a stressful time – but there are ways to enjoy yourself on a budget, even during a cost-of-living crisis. Whether it’s a day out in the sun or a rainy day at home inside, with a…

It’s beginning to cost a lot like Christmas…have your presence be the present this year!
It’s difficult to think of what to buy people for Christmas gifts, especially when you’re on a budget. But setting a limit and sticking to your budget will make Christmas just as special without having the worry of the credit…

We hope Yule like our Christmas dinner ideas!
Supermarkets are busy; turkeys are flying off the shelves and you can’t decide how many sprouts to get for Christmas dinner. But did you know that as a nation we spend £4.7 billion on Christmas food every year, with the…

Decorate this Christmas on a budget

What’s your Christmas budget?
You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy yourself this Christmas. In the first of our Christmas blogs, here are our top tips on how to save money, whilst still having lots of festive fun!

Cut the cost of Halloween – devilish ideas for the kids
Read these top tips about celebrating Halloween on a budget, without compromising any of the fun…

Ways to exercise and keep fit for free
We’ve put together a list of things you can do for free or at very little cost…whether that’s to get fit, strong and lean, or just get yourself moving to improve your mental health.

Save the pennies and the environment!
We’ve come up with a useful list of hints and tips of how going plastic-free can help you to save money too!

The Best Things in Life Are Free
This year’s theme for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is all about connecting with nature. When you consider that more than six in ten adults say the great outdoors has had a positive impact on their mental health – it’s no surprise! So, what’s…

Five Ways to Go Green & Save Money
To celebrate #EarthDay21, we’re looking at five ways you can save money, while saving the planet… Going green isn’t just about giving up meat and plane travel. It’s an approach; a lifestyle choice geared towards reducing, reusing and – you…

From one budget, to another

Avoiding The New Year Debt Hangover
Jane Clack, Money Advice Consultant at PayPlan, shares her best tips and tricks to help you avoid the dreaded New Year debt hangover… It’s safe to say that 2020 hasn’t been easy for any of us, but there’s light at…

Your Guide to Saving Money at Lunchtime
One of the UK’s top money saving brands, vouchercloud, discovered that making lunch at home could save you around £1,300 a year.Their survey revealed that 62% of British workers chose to purchase their lunch during the week, costing over £1,800…

Take stock of your financial wellbeing this summer
We’ve known for quite a while that this summer will be different. This, perhaps, quieter and closer to home summer does give us the chance to take stock of our current habits, such as how we spend our money and why. Financial…

Top tips to cut costs during Coronavirus
To help you budget better in these uncertain times, we’ve compiled a handy list of the ways you could save on your everyday outgoings.Check out your subscriptionsWhether you’re a gym buff, a film fanatic or a sporting supremo, you may…

How to Save Money on Household Bills
This is a guest blog on how to save money on household bills from Compare The Market.Sometimes it can be difficult to avoid debt if your expenditures are greater than your income but making small changes to your lifestyle and…

5 Ways to Make Christmas More Affordable
Christmas might still be six weeks away but it is an expensive time of year - a time when a lot of people start to feel overwhelmed by the costs and turn to credit for help. This week's blog post…