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Survey: How Brits are Budgeting for Birthdays, Summer Holidays, & Christmas in 2025
Brits are gearing up to spend thousands on major special occasions in 2025, with Summer and Christmas leading the way as the biggest expenditures. Find out what our latest survey…
Survey: Debt Anxiety Leaves UK Consumers ‘Scared’ to Spend on Credit
New research by NerdWallet UK highlights a lack of consumer confidence when it comes to using credit, particularly among young adults.
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Childcare Funding is Changing This Year: Make Sure Your Family Doesn’t Miss Out
The government’s Childcare Choices scheme is expanding, so more families stand to benefit from 15 or 30 hours funded childcare. But accessing what you’re entitled to isn’t always straightforward. We…
How to Get Help with Childcare Costs
There are several types of financial support available if you need help with childcare costs. From claiming free childcare hours to sharing a childminder with other parents, we run through…
What Do the National Insurance Changes Mean For Me?
National Insurance contributions have changed a lot recently. After National Insurance was cut for both employees and the self-employed in April 2024, it then increased for many employers in April…
Loans for People on Benefits
Loans for people on benefits do exist, but they usually come with far higher interest rates than other types of loans, meaning it will cost you more to pay the…
What is Freelancing and is it for you?
Freelancing can be a fantastic way to take control of your professional life, giving you the flexibility to work when and where you want, and do more of the things…
Going Self-Employed: What You Need to Know
Making the shift from regular employment and a PAYE salary at the end of every month to working for yourself is a big decision no matter what your circumstances. Here…
How Does the Energy Price Cap Work?
The energy price cap is set by energy regulator Ofgem. It doesn’t cap bills but instead limits how much energy providers can charge consumers for the units of energy they…
Student Loans: What You Need to Know
There are two main types of loan, and you repay yours only when you stop studying and only when you earn above a certain salary threshold.
7 Tips to Help Small Businesses to Manage Rising Staff Costs
An uplift in the minimum wage is great news for lower-paid workers but it’s causing some concern for smaller companies which have been hit hard by the hike in employer’s…
Water Bills Going Up: Tips To Save Money
Water bills are set to increase between now and 2030 as companies face pressure to stop spills, solve leaks, and go green. This year, water will cost an extra 26%…
Apprentice to Owner: How a Teenager Saved a Salon and Built a Thriving Beauty Business
Faced with the possibility of redundancy, not many 19-year-olds would have the guts to take on a high street business. But that’s exactly what Hannah Warburton-Vaughan did to save her…
UK Job Cuts: How to Prepare Your Finances for Redundancy
Redundancy can hit us hard, financially and emotionally. With higher taxes being imposed on British businesses, more firms could cut headcount. However, following these steps can help you shore up…
Spring Statement Rumours: More Tax Rises and Benefits Cuts?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will share her Spring Statement on 26 March, but are you up to speed on the rumoured tax measures and spending cuts she could announce?
Four Questions to Ask When Choosing an ISA Before the End of the Tax Year
Like a gift voucher with an expiry date, your Individual Savings Allowance (ISA) cannot be carried over into the following tax year, hence the “use it or lose it” marketing…
Premium Bonds: Is the Nation’s Favourite Prize Draw a Good Bet for Your Savings?
Premium Bonds are one of the safest places to stash your cash, and winnings are exempt from tax. But, with rates falling, fewer people will win big prizes, though it…