Work and money advice for families, with practical tips on earning, saving, budgeting, and balancing work and home life in the UK.
Household appliances can be some of the most expensive purchases homeowners and renters alike make. They are essentially an investment and with every investment, you want to make sure you’re getting the most out of it. Purchasing household appliances should be a critical task, it’s good to have an idea of the life expectancy of … Read more
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
There are some general ideas and tips you can use to prepare yourself for a job interview and be ready for those unusual, strange questions that can come up.
When you are looking to make a purchase of any kind, where is the first place you look? For me, I always Google it (though other search engines are available). It’s the quickest way to search for the best prices and to see what choices are available. This is the way for the majority 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.