Cheap summer holiday activities for the kids
Money Saving Ideas 31 Jul 2024

Cheap summer holiday activities for the kids

Even though the summer holidays have only just begun, many of us have already lost count of the times we’ve heard “I’m bored”. No matter what your budget is, the summer holiday costs can add up quickly! We’ve put together…

Let’s ring in the new year with improved financial health!
Money Saving Ideas 22 Dec 2023

Let’s ring in the new year with improved financial health!

A New Year can be daunting with the hope of making resolutions you think you might not be able to keep, however, following the below simple steps may help you feel your financial best and start 2024 with a positive…

Tips to help you save money this Christmas
Money Saving Ideas 16 Nov 2023

Tips to help you save money this Christmas

Christmas is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration.However, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the festivities and find yourself overspending, leading to financial stress that can linger long after the decorations are put away.At PayPlan, we…

How can UK Savings Week help you start building a better future?
Money Management 19 Sep 2023

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
Money Saving Ideas 27 Jul 2023

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!
Money Saving Ideas 10 Aug 2022

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…

We hope Yule like our Christmas dinner ideas!
Money Saving Ideas 2 Dec 2021

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
Money Saving Ideas 2 Dec 2021

Decorate this Christmas on a budget

How can you make your home festive on a budget?  Here are some ways you can create a bit of Christmas sparkle in your home this year – without busting your budget.

Ways to exercise and keep fit for free
Money Saving Ideas 21 Sep 2021

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.

The Best Things in Life Are Free
Money Saving Ideas 14 May 2021

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
Money Saving Ideas 21 Apr 2021

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
In other news 2 Mar 2021

From one budget, to another

The 2021 Budget is a time for government to set out their spending plans for the year ahead. But, much like the rest of the year, the nation’s ongoing health and finances crisis is likely to take centre stage.So, to…