28th Feb 2022
The world can feel a very scary place at the moment, the news is a constant reminder about inflation and financial woes. It is therefore a breath of fresh air to see people, much like us, choosing to try and offer solutions. Jane at Shoestring Cottage is one such enterprise. Off the back of her…
11th Feb 2022
Many Brits will be eligible for an automatic council tax refund worth £150 to help with the current cost of living crisis. This comes as households face rising bills putting pressure on their finances, and April sees a rise in energy bills putting further strain on household outgoings (reported here). The government has put forward…
9th Feb 2022
Inflation really is causing panic and upset at the moment. The Centre for Economic and Business Research has published data from YouGov on consumer confidence: the HL Savings and Resilience Barometer data is available on request and outlines the problems of “cash” and “income” faced by a majority of the population in light of recently…
25th Jan 2022
Shocking figures last week suggested that people in the UK have seen debts double over the pandemic. Add to that news that energy costs could potentially double in a year, and that the inflation of day to day living is vastly underplayed by official figures, and it is fair to say that many people are…
25th Jan 2022
An analysis of Google search data shows that online searches for “Can’t pay tax” rose to 900% on 24th January, the very day that Boris Johnson has said National Insurance will rise by 1.25 percent – £12bn – in April: this comes even in the middle of the well-publicised cost-of-living crisis. The research also shows that searches for…
19th Jan 2022
Environmental tax, often referred to as Green tax, is a hot topic within the UK currently. With energy prices already increasing and the strain on the general public’s purse strings ever growing, money is tighter than ever. In fact, it is estimated a whopping 18 million brits worry about money at least once a day….
11th Jan 2022
Do you have a New Year’s resolution to clean up your finances? Are you looking to get your money sorted this year? Then look no further! We recently hosted a FREE webinar all about sorting your money this new year. Hosted by our founder and CEO Jasmine Birtles, the webinar discussed sorting various aspects of…
20th Oct 2021
It’s a tricky time financially for a lot of us. Money is tight. Living costs are continuing to rise, from energy bills to grocery shopping, and it’s putting the pinch on our day-to-day spending. Of course, frugal living habits can hugely help reduce costs, but to avoid missing out on some of your favourite things,…
2nd Feb 2021
Life in the city is packed with fabulous possibilities: from eating and drinking, to shopping and world-class entertainment. The trouble is that making the most of all the opportunities on offer can take its toll on your bank balance. Fortunately, we have put together a guide to fabulous city living on a budget. There are…
9th Oct 2020
Congratulations to Georgie Moody from Ipswich on winning Dubs Loop Lite Children’s Trainers “Thank you so much for picking me as a winner, I can’t wait to receive my prize.” Congratulations to Tracy Nixon from Whitley Bay on winning a Quest Vertical Rotisserie Grill and Kebab Maker Congratulations to Ailsa McLeod from East Lothian on…
11th Aug 2020
We’ve all heard of ‘false economies’ – but where can you really afford to save on products and when should you spend a little extra? Knowing when to splurge and when to use frugal strategies can save you a LOT of money in the long term. From household bills to groceries, here’s our take on…
4th Aug 2020
On 8th July 2020, the Chancellor announced a Green Homes Grant available in England, Wales, and Scotland. This scheme enables landlords and homeowners to fund, or partially fund, costs of upgrading their homes’ energy performance. By applying for the grant and using the Green Deal financial plan, this scheme offers people substantial help for house…
