In our financial advice archives, you will find articles from the experts on financial planning, how to save money, make money, credit card debt, protect yourself with insurances, how to make a Will and more.
Child Savings and Investment Plans – it’s never too early to start saving or investing! In an uncertain economic climate more and more parents are taking steps to ensure their children are given extra financial protection. As your children grow, your family will face expenses both expected and unexpected, from school and university fees to … Read more
The UK’s real Chancellors: Mums call for family friendly tax breaks 64% of mums would increase the income tax personal allowance 75% of mums support the idea of child benefit eligibility being based on combined earnings of both parents in a household Mums face an extra £7bn on everyday essential costs in 2012 Ahead of … Read more
Do you remember a world before the internet? It’s been around for so long now it feels like it has always been here doesn’t it, like it is now a member of the family, that ‘go-to’ place whenever you need something. Obviously I write my blog, which is like a fourth child to me and … Read more
Many people are entirely unaware of just how much money they squander on frivolous spending. The occasional takeaway or bar of chocolate might not seem like much, but it quickly adds up. In the current economic climate, it is especially important to find ways to cut corners and reduce unnecessary outgoings. One way in which … Read more
The first time I heard about Kids One Stop Shop was when I attended CyberMummy last year and they presented me with a bag as I walked in the door. Kids One Stop Shop is exactly what it says it is, a one stop shop for everything relating to children from the moment you find … Read more
. . . green by nature? Well actually yes we do try to be. I think most families ‘try’ to do their bit now as we have all begun to realise the importance of being ‘green’. BritMums and British Gas are currently having a conversation about how we can all help to do our bit … Read more
When you’ve got a big family to look after, you need a car that is both reliable and inexpensive. Shelling out for a brand new family car tends to be an expense that you can do without, and that means that you need to go with the latest trend – looking at used cars for … Read more
#AD If you’re a mum (or a wife) of a video game fanatic, tell the family that it’s time to go green. You may be wondering what these two things have to do with each other, but there’s a strong correlation between the number of unwanted computer games your family owns and how much money … Read more
Are you always at a loose end when it comes to family holidays? Is it time for you to find a fresher option to consider for you and your loved ones? If so, there are holiday cottages across the United Kingdom that are perfect for that family time. What’s more is that there are so … Read more