Financial advice for families, sharing real-life tips on budgeting, saving money, and managing household finances with confidence and clarity.
With the expensive Christmas period over, now’s the time to rejuvenate your funds. Although much of this will be gained by your primary income and budgeting, it’s also worth utilising some other money-makers — such as PPI claims and selling unwanted belongings — that will give your finances a significant boost. The beginning of a … Read more
Christmas is already a distant memory and slowly but surely life is returning to ‘business as usual’. Our bank accounts are still aching from the constant battering they received in the run-up to Christmas and now we are at it again with the January sales. Have you ever actually stopped to think what are the … Read more
Mums for whom family is the core of their lives can feel confused regarding which road to take when loved ones are going through a hard time financially. On the one hand, we can feel tempted to help them out of their bind by lending money: on the other hand, money can change relationships in ways … Read more
Make saving money a priority with these tips The holidays are finally here, and that means countless families around the country are spending more money than they do at any other time of year. There’s something about Christmas that causes people to splash out more cash on luxuries and indulgences that they wouldn’t dream of … Read more
With Christmas quickly approaching, everybody is getting ready for Christmas shopping and many of us have already started buying gifts for our loved ones. Whilst Christmas is known for being the happiest time of the year and a day to spend time with those closest to us, it’s also notoriously expensive, and the cost of … Read more
The Christmas countdown has begun and this time of year is pricey, but you can save money and get your finances in order before the big day arrives.
It is not easy juggling the daily demands of being a full-time mum. To then add the worry that your family relies solely on your spouse’s income, the stress can at times be overwhelming. If you are struggling to find ways to make a positive impact on your family’s finances, then read on for our … Read more
Unexpected events are a part of life and every now and then something happens that completely alters our world. Death and divorce can happen to anyone and when they do, parents can suddenly find themselves caring for children on their own. Naturally, this is quite an adjustment in a number of ways and adding financial … Read more
When you first consider starting a family you only really think about all the things that you need to buy; pram, nursery furniture, car seat . . . all the big stuff. You know that you will obviously need to buy them clothes and feed them but hobbies don’t really factor into the financial planning … Read more