12th Jul 2019
Have you ever wondered exactly what is National Insurance and why you have to pay for it? We reveal all in our essential guide… What is National Insurance? National Insurance rates What does National Insurance pay for? Why National Insurance is important? What is National Insurance? National Insurance – much as governments like to…
20th May 2019
Boiler insurance is one of those things you always intend to get round to, but can never be bothered to actually sort out. But it’s just when your boiler breaks down, in the freezing cold, that you wish you had it. Boiler repair services don’t come cheap but then boiler insurance can cost a lot…
14th Jun 2017
Pet insurance is absolutely essential if you own a cat or dog. Vet bills can be seriously expensive and without pet insurance it’ll be up to you to foot the bill. At the moment a number of the big pet insurance companies are offering impressive online discounts. From less than £4 a month you can relax knowing that…
12th Jan 2017
What is travel insurance? It’s what you pay in case you have an accident or emergency when you’re away. It should include travel medical insurance and insurance against losing your baggage among other things. It is possible to get quite a lot of medical problems dealt with for free in Europe thanks to the EHIC…
23rd Aug 2016
Are you planning on using car hire companies when you go away over the holidays? Watch out, particularly if you are in Southern Europe. There are a lot of dodgy dealers around who will try to trap you with tricky contracts and extra charges that you didn’t expect. Here is our guide to taking out…
13th Nov 2015
Across the UK there are 6.5 million people caring for a loved one who is older, seriously ill or disabled. Carers Rights Day, organised by Carers UK, brings together more than 900 organisations across the UK every year to help carers in local communities to know their rights. If you’re a carer there is financial…
18th Sep 2015
The bottom line is childcare is something most families need and the worry of how to afford childcare plays on many a parents mind. The older your child gets the more money you will have to spend on childcare. No more so than during those periods when you and your partner have to work –…
6th Oct 2014
If you haven’t updated your photo-card driving licence in the last ten years then you are risking a fine of £1,000! Did you know that if you have one you are required to renew your photo-card driving licence every ten years, as well as the photograph used? Very few of us do but if you are…
25th Jan 2012
Car insurance brokers, Aston Midshires, are under investigation by the police, Trading Standards and the FSA after pretending to organise well-priced car insurance for young people. If you, or someone in your family, have organised insurance through this company you should check NOW to see if you are actually insured. It’s highly likely that you’re…
5th Jan 2012
Childcare vouchers are a great way for parents to save money on the cost of nurseries, childminders or nannies- to the tune of up to £933 per year. Childcare costs are continuing to rise every year so it’s important to save as much money as possible. Read on to find out everything you need to…
23rd Apr 2024
Updated 23rd April 2024 We could all do with cutting our household expenditure, so we’ve come up with 51 easy ways you can save money in your home. By making these tiny changes in your everyday life, you will notice a big difference. It’s a huge list, but every little saving adds up – even…
4th Apr 2024
Updated 4th April 2024 Trying to get on top of your overall expenses means it’s easy to forget the little costs along the way. This budgeting checklist will help you break down your expenses into chunks, so that you can make a realistic household budget – and see where you can save. Why Budget? Household…
