9th Feb 2022
Inflation really is causing panic and upset at the moment. The Centre for Economic and Business Research has published data from YouGov on consumer confidence: the HL Savings and Resilience Barometer data is available on request and outlines the problems of “cash” and “income” faced by a majority of the population in light of recently…
25th Jan 2022
Shocking figures last week suggested that people in the UK have seen debts double over the pandemic. Add to that news that energy costs could potentially double in a year, and that the inflation of day to day living is vastly underplayed by official figures, and it is fair to say that many people are…
25th Jan 2022
An analysis of Google search data shows that online searches for “Can’t pay tax” rose to 900% on 24th January, the very day that Boris Johnson has said National Insurance will rise by 1.25 percent – £12bn – in April: this comes even in the middle of the well-publicised cost-of-living crisis. The research also shows that searches for…
19th Jan 2022
Environmental tax, often referred to as Green tax, is a hot topic within the UK currently. With energy prices already increasing and the strain on the general public’s purse strings ever growing, money is tighter than ever. In fact, it is estimated a whopping 18 million brits worry about money at least once a day….
11th Jan 2022
Do you have a New Year’s resolution to clean up your finances? Are you looking to get your money sorted this year? Then look no further! We recently hosted a FREE webinar all about sorting your money this new year. Hosted by our founder and CEO Jasmine Birtles, the webinar discussed sorting various aspects of…
20th Oct 2021
It’s a tricky time financially for a lot of us. Money is tight. Living costs are continuing to rise, from energy bills to grocery shopping, and it’s putting the pinch on our day-to-day spending. Of course, frugal living habits can hugely help reduce costs, but to avoid missing out on some of your favourite things,…
2nd Feb 2021
Life in the city is packed with fabulous possibilities: from eating and drinking, to shopping and world-class entertainment. The trouble is that making the most of all the opportunities on offer can take its toll on your bank balance. Fortunately, we have put together a guide to fabulous city living on a budget. There are…
9th Oct 2020
Congratulations to Georgie Moody from Ipswich on winning Dubs Loop Lite Children’s Trainers “Thank you so much for picking me as a winner, I can’t wait to receive my prize.” Congratulations to Tracy Nixon from Whitley Bay on winning a Quest Vertical Rotisserie Grill and Kebab Maker Congratulations to Ailsa McLeod from East Lothian on…
11th Aug 2020
We’ve all heard of ‘false economies’ – but where can you really afford to save on products and when should you spend a little extra? Knowing when to splurge and when to use frugal strategies can save you a LOT of money in the long term. From household bills to groceries, here’s our take on…
4th Aug 2020
On 8th July 2020, the Chancellor announced a Green Homes Grant available in England, Wales, and Scotland. This scheme enables landlords and homeowners to fund, or partially fund, costs of upgrading their homes’ energy performance. By applying for the grant and using the Green Deal financial plan, this scheme offers people substantial help for house…
27th Jul 2020
Hundreds of thousands of students across the UK face changes to their university experience as a direct impact of coronavirus. Universities are set to return in September, but it will be a very different experience for most. Students can expect to receive some online or blended learning. Many universities, including Cambridge and Manchester, have announced…
18th Jun 2020
Frugal living tips sound like a lot of sacrifice needs to be made. It’s not true! But it could be very necessary. As a nation we overspend massively and often beyond our budgets. More than a third of all Brits spent more than they received in income in April 2019. Continuing spending habits like this…
