10th Feb 2020
Find out how to get a will written with our easy guide. Ensure you don’t overpay in taxes or that your ex doesn’t end up with all your cash! Around two-thirds of us don’t have a will, which means cost and heartache to family and friends. So get it done now and you’ll feel a…
8th Feb 2020
Since we want you to be a savvy saver, our main advice will always be to switch supplier and use comparison sites to save on your bills. But if you really can’t be bothered – and lots of you tell us you can’t – there are other ways to save money. Easy ways to be…
6th Feb 2020
Brexit day has finally taken place but there are still a tonne of questions that you need answering. After all, it’s not like we’ve been given clarification on much from the government. The first thing to remember is that we are in a transition period throughout 2020. Whilst specifics are worked out with the EU,…
2nd Feb 2020
Money makes the world go round. We chase it, earn it, spend it and generally rely on it to survive. But all money is really; is a credit system, used to represent resources. When you examine the facts and history of the concept, you can learn some rather surprising things! For example; did you know…
2nd Feb 2020
Social enterprises are basically businesses that are changing the world for the better. Not only can you make money from this type of business, but you can also help society along the way. Take a look at our guide to find out what a social enterprise is and who can set one up.
17th Jan 2020
If you’re approaching retirement and at least part-own your home, it could be your biggest asset. Equity release can help you unlock some of the cash tied up in your home, without you having to move out. You can even remain in it until you go into long-term care or until you pass away –…
12th Dec 2019
Do you need to supplement your pension? A recent survey by Which? revealed the average retired household spends £27,000 a year – up to £42,000 for a comfortable retirement. If you’re worried that you don’t have enough in your pension pot for this kind of annual income, don’t panic! There are still plenty of things…
28th Jun 2019
Fancy yourself a bit of an arborist? Never had the opportunity to truly indulge your passion? Good news! The UK Government is now offering grants for woodland creation. So, basically, you get money to plant trees! Don’t know about you, but that sounds like a pretty sweet deal to us. Here’s everything you need to…
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…
13th Jun 2017
If the sun is shining start thinking of boilers because you can save money by doing winter things in the summer. Yes, weirdly enough, the height of summer is the time to get home improvements done for the winter. As well as being a fantastic opportunity to clear out and cash in on unwanted items, you…
3rd Oct 2016
Since the announcement that Britain will be leaving the European Union, there has been a lot of questions concerning what effects the decision could have on student lifestyles. Just how will Brexit affect students? When you consider how many students voted to remain in the EU it hammers home how much concern they are feeling….
