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Debt Facts 14 Nov 2019

How to Save Money This Christmas & Avoid the Debt Hangover in 2020

Christmas is a time when spending can easily get out of control. Even if you haven’t been extravagant, it takes a lot of planning and budgeting to avoid the January Christmas debt hangover. In January last year, around 7.9 million people…

Money Management 8 Oct 2019

Stag do’s don’t have to be dear

Waving goodbye to one of your comrades as they take the well-trodden walk into matrimony can be a difficult experience, with the prospect of frequent 4am finishes and afternoons organised around Soccer Saturday firmly becoming a thing of the past.…

Money Saving Ideas 18 Jun 2019

Get to Grips With Your Food Shop

GET TO GRIPS WITH YOUR FOOD SHOP The chances are, food shopping accounts for a large chunk of your household spending. Of course, everyone has to eat – but right now you might be shelling out much more than you…

Money Saving Ideas 6 Jun 2019

5 Money Saving Tips to Help Your Budget

House prices are on the rise, the increasing cost of living is showing no sign of slowing down. Now is a good a time as any to be making cutbacks, so here’s 5 money saving tips to help your budget…

Money Saving Ideas 20 May 2019

Top 5 Tips to Save Energy at Home

According to the UK’s energy regulator, the average household spent around £1123 a year on both gas & electricity in 2017(most recent estimate). In addition, energy bills are likely to rise by more than £100 for 15m households. Coupled with…

Money Management 18 Jan 2019

Consolidating credit card debt – our top 5 tips

Feeling blue after getting into the red over the festive period? Fear not, there are lots of things you can do about problem credit card debt to get you back on the path to financial freedom in 2019.Assess your situationThe…

In other news 11 Jan 2019

Big Energy Saving Week – how could you save money on bills?

What is Big Energy Saving Week?Big Energy Saving Week (BESW) is a national partnership campaign aimed at helping people to understand their energy use and get cheaper energy bills. BESW offers helpful links to compare energy bills, as well as…

Money Saving Ideas 3 Jan 2019

Dry January: reduce alcohol & increase your bank balance!

A survey from Experian found that the average Briton spends over £900 on alcohol, food and drink for Christmas. This total includes an average £53 spend on topping up the drinks cabinet at home! Dry January may be just the…

In other news 21 Dec 2018

7 of the best hangover cures

No one likes a hangover, but at this time of year but you may find yourself waking up with a sore head on more than one occasion! Unfortunately, there’s no definite ’cure’ for a hangover. The good news is that…

Money Saving Ideas 20 Dec 2018

Your Guide to Boxing Day Leftovers

Christmas is a time for family, friends and food. We Brits love a Christmas dinner, but we’re also keen on Boxing Day leftovers…or are we?It’d be so easy to go out after Christmas, and dine in pubs and restaurants, but…

Money Saving Ideas 2 Aug 2018

Money Saving Tips for Pet Owners

Being a pet owner is a big responsibility, and it takes a lot to decide if you are able to take on the challenge. Alongside providing endless love, affection and entertainment, your pets can also be a financial burden, with…

Money Saving Ideas 8 Feb 2018

Six Tips for Saving Money During Half Term

Today our guest blog is from Charli, who writes over at One Wage Family, here she gives us her top tips for saving money with the kids over half term! Another half term is nearly upon us and that means…

Money Saving Ideas 13 Nov 2017

How to save money on food bills this festive season

With the festive season nearly upon us, and with one of the biggest expenses over the season down to the food we indulge in, so we’ve decided to write up a few ideas on how to cut the food bill…

Money Saving Ideas 31 Oct 2017

A Healthy Holiday On A Healthy Budget

As the nights draw in, the temptation to get away on holiday can be irresistible. While a week of winter sun may be out of the question, there are still plenty of ways to bag yourself a few days away…

Money Saving Ideas 13 Oct 2017

Switching Bank Accounts: The Best Perks and Freebies

While the practice of switching providers to reduce your energy bills or mobile phone costs is well documented and commonly used, one easy money hack that is less commonly used is the process of switching bank accounts. There is always…

Money Saving Ideas 11 Oct 2017

Keep The Kids Entertained This October Half-Term

It only seems like five minutes ago since the summer holidays, but we’re now fast approaching the half-term break. Although we love spending time with the kids, even a week off can prove pricey when you take into account childcare,…

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