30th Apr 2022
Let’s save and make money in spring! The sun is shining and flowers are blossoming, which can only mean one thing… Summer is just around the corner! (We can dream, anyway). There are lots of money-making and money-saving opportunities in spring that we should all take advantage of. Take a look below for our list…
28th Apr 2022
You are being charged for devices left on standby. New research from provider British Gas has suggested households could save almost £150 per year by fully switching off electrical devices. Nicknamed ‘vampire devices’, these are electronic devices which continue to use power even when they are on standby. As a result of this research,…
26th Apr 2022
UK Supermarket chains Asda and Morrisons cut prices to help struggling shoppers. The move has come as shoppers in Britain face increases in energy bills, council tax, and National Insurance. For Asda, this comes after their Pulse Of The Nation survey found that nine out of every 10 consumers are worried about inflationary pressure, and…
26th Apr 2022
TikTok and Instagram often talk about “no spend challenges”. It is exactly what the name suggests and means that users set themselves the challenge of only buying “essentials” for a set period. Some people do a day a week, others try and do a whole year. The results are often impressive, with people saying it…
21st Apr 2022
When it comes to a blackout, they’re not common in the UK, but it’s always good to be prepared. Whether it lasts for a few minutes or a few hours, having a few pieces of kit in the house means you can stay warm and safe when the lights go off. With the energy crisis…
14th Apr 2022
Here’s a complete guide explaining what a brokerage account is, how they work, and tips for getting set up with an online stock broker.
13th Apr 2022
The cost of living has noticibly sky rocketed recently and is only set to get worse. The Statistics The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 7% in the 12 months to March 2022, up from 6.2% in February. This is the highest CPI 12-month inflation rate in the National Statistics series, which began in January…
6th Apr 2022
Statutory sick pay (SSP) rates are going up today while Covid cases also continue to rise. The government is introducing new legislation allowing employees to go to work with the virus. Critics warn that the latest increase adds further pressure on employers just at a time when Covid is causing chaos among workers. Even though…
1st Apr 2022
Our council tax bill is the latest thing to report as we prepare for bleak friday and onwards. This Friday has now be coined “Bleak Friday” due to the shocking rises to the cost of living. Aside from the much publicised hikes in energy costs (up to 54 per cent in many cases), we have…
31st Mar 2022
Meet our new columnist Jane Berry, AKA Shoestring Jane from Shoestring Cottage, an award winning blogger and YouTuber who has been writing about saving money for a decade. Each month she will be sharing her frugal wins and giving you tips on how to cut costs at home. If you are struggling with the…
28th Mar 2022
With the end of the tax year looming, we take a look at all of the financial changes happening in April 2022. Although we have previously touched upon these here. We are rounding up everything you need to know to move forward. As we have reported over the last year, from this April (2022), consumers…
23rd Mar 2022
Following on from Boris Johnson’s rather inconclusive and unhelpful Prime Minister Questions – where Boris often placed his value in humour, as opposed to truth or action – the whole county waited with bated breath to see if Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement is set to offer aid in the current economic crisis. With inflation and…
