National Insurance Contribution Reduction From 6 January 2024, National Insurance contributions will reduce by 2% for employees earning between...
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Talk Money Week
Between 6 – 10 November, the Money & Pensions Service “Talk Money Week” is encouraging everyone to Do One Thing that could help improve...
Energy Tariffs Fall
On 1 October 2023, energy tariffs fell slightly, which will mean a price drop of around 7% for those on a variable tariff. However, as this...
Making the Most of your Money
We've put together 8 handy hints to help you make the most of your money. Assess your current expenses: Start by reviewing your monthly...
THE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OF THE BANK OF ENGLAND’S BASE RATE HIKE
On 22nd June 2023, the Bank of England made a significant decision to raise the base interest rate. While intended to control inflation and...
WHY INFLATION AFFECTS INTEREST RATES
On 22 June, The Bank of England raised interest rates to 5%. For approximately 1.4 million people, this will almost certainly result in a rise...
Mental Health Matters
With two years of a pandemic, followed by the cost of living crisis, it is little wonder that we are now facing a mental health emergency. ...
Living on a Squeezed Income
If you’ve lost control of your finances, creating a budget can help you get back on track. We all need to budget in our lives to have a better...
How to Improve Your Credit Score
Many of us are looking to improve our financial outlook. Building a good credit score is important because it can impact your ability to lend...
4 Ideas to Increase Your Income
It may sound too good to be true, but you might have some untapped potential income streams. You might even be leaving money you are entitled...
How to Avoid Christmas Debt
We all love to spoil our loved ones at Christmas, but it’s easy to spend more than we should. Here are some tips to enjoy Christmas without...
3 Tips to Help Cope with Debt
Asking for help with your debt problem is often a scary thought, but there’s really no need to feel stuck or alone. We’ve put together some top...
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