21st Sep 2018
Brexit is supposed to happen on March 29th 2019 but so far we have no deal with the EU about how we are going to leave. If a deal is struck (and that’s not definite by any means at this stage) then both sides have agreed on a 21-month “transition” period that will start after the…
31st Jan 2018
If you have a long-term condition, become disabled or are a parent of a disabled child the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) can help with costs to adapt your home to suit a resident’s needs. It is available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland has its own rules. What is a Disabled Facilities Grant? Who…
2nd Jan 2018
There’s a huge shortage of foster carers in the UK at present, with an estimated 10,000 more required as the number of kids in need of temporary homes increase. This means there are loads of opportunities for kind, caring people to make a massive difference to the lives of children. You also get paid a good…
14th Dec 2017
We all love getting Christmas gifts, but most of us also want practical gifts we can actually use! There’s nothing worse than the dreaded Christmas snow globe that looks lovely but ultimately just ends up gathering dust on a shelf. Useful gifts can range from clothes, cash (or gift vouchers), bed linen, towels, power tools, electric…
17th Nov 2017
Getting to and through the airport in time for your flight can feel like the most stressful part of your holiday. Feel relaxed and fly like a pro with our insider airport hacks. Stress-free travel tips to make the airport experience fun! Before you get to the airport Where to stay at the airport…
5th Oct 2017
Everyone dreams of a windfall. But an inheritance, gift or redundancy pay-out isn’t an unalloyed joy. Working out what to spend, what to invest, and where to put your money can be a bit daunting. If you don’t know where to start, it’s worth following five steps that can help you decide what to do…
27th Sep 2017
You can make up to £7,500 a year in tax free cash if you rent out a spare room. But apart from the tax-free cash incentive, how else could it benefit you? Let’s examine it in depth: Want to rent a room for tax-free cash? Who would be interested? Furnishing a room to rent Contents…
18th Sep 2017
How should married couples split finances and is it different for co-habiting couples? These are just some of the questions I get asked quite regularly on TV and radio and also by you lovely readers! Love isn’t all you need when it comes to dealing with your finances. Mixing love and money is never easy…
7th Jul 2017
Have you ever asked yourself “what is an unsecured loan”? I mean, as opposed to a ‘secured’ loan? It sounds dodgy but, weirdly, an unsecured loan actually less dodgy than a ‘secured’ loan. With an unsecured loan you’re not likely to lose your house or your car whereas with a secured loan you might. If…
6th Jul 2017
Why not earn some cash on the side by inviting some mates over to your house and hosting a product party? You can all try out products before you buy them and have some fun while you’re at it. Alternatively, take the products to someone else’s house and start earning commission on what you sell….
26th Jun 2017
An offset mortgage can give you ultimate flexibility. They still come in fixed or variable deals but allow you to use them as a place to put your savings. With savings rates at record low levels offsetting your mortgage can be a good idea, and they help keep tax away from your savings. Find out…
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…
