21st Apr 2024
We’re giving three lucky readers the chance to win a Perimenopause Bundle from A.Vogel. the prize Up to 40% of women will experience hair loss; depression is estimated to affect upwards of 70% of women; anxiety and paranoia creep up on you when you least expect it, sleep becomes ever-elusive and suddenly it’s nigh on…
19th Apr 2024
Updated 19th April 2024 In the past few years there have been substantial changes to disability benefits and support available. Below is a helpful bank of information, where you can find out what you may be entitled to claim, the amounts you can receive and how to apply for each. Working age – 18+ Employment…
16th Apr 2024
Over the last 6 months, Bitcoin has risen by over 135% and has recently seen a new all-time high of $73,805. The bullish price movement is largely due to the upcoming halving event, which will mean there are half as many Bitcoin in circulation. Many experts have predicted that the bull run will continue through…
11th Apr 2024
Want to save a few hundred pounds a year and help conserve a scare resource? Want to give less of your money to a big company and keep more yourself? Simple! Just think about water. And specifically, think about getting a water meter. Rising Water Rates During the cost of living crisis, water bills are…
4th Apr 2024
Article updated 4th April 2024 Did you know there’s support for the newly self-employed? Even at this difficult time, there are still many resources of financial and business support you can access. If you’ve found yourself with a sudden drop (or total loss) in your earnings, being self-employed could be the way to go. So,…
4th Apr 2024
Updated 4th April 2024 Going it alone as a freelancer is a brilliant feeling… until the work seems to dry up or get repetitive. Staying motivated as a freelancer is essential for your business success – but it can take a bit of tough love and discipline to keep going! Use these strategies to stay…
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…
26th Mar 2024
April is the start of the new tax year and that means a bunch of financial changes ahead. As we roll into the 2024/2025 tax year, we’re going to take a look at every financial change that kicks in this month so you can make sure you’re taking care of your money as efficiently as…
25th Mar 2024
‘Ask for Ellen’ – return of free crumpets this Easter The school holidays can be daunting for parents. It’s a time of great fun, quality time with the kids and amazing memories. But all of this can feel overshadowed by the cost of living continuing to bite. Being away from school means free school meals…
25th Mar 2024
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20th Mar 2024
Today the ONS have released inflation figures from February. They show a continued pattern of decreasing inflation, making us wonder “are we now through the worst of it”. We look to the experts to hear what they think. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “We’ve been released from the grip of inflation, and…
20th Mar 2024
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) allow investors to gain exposure to a large number of assets at a relatively low cost. In this article we’re going to take a deep dive into the world of ETFs by explaining how they work while highlighting the advantages and risks. Keep on reading for all the details, or click on…