As a parent I know how hard it can be to keep children entertained during the long summer months. I also know how expensive it can be. That’s why I’m doing everything I can now to ensure that our summer holidays are fun, but cheap! Many people often think that in order to have fun…
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What age should children get pocket money?
Read moreOur twins are six year olds and earlier this year, my husband and I made the decision to give them pocket money. It’s not a fortune, at just £1 a week, but we thought it would be a good way to introduce our children to the idea of money. While some parents will offer their…
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Easy Ways for you to Save Money When You Have a Family
Read moreIf you know that you need to start saving money because you want to book a family holiday or even because you want to try and have more money on a day to day basis for your family then there are things that you can do to try and help yourself with this. The best…
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Money Making Side Hustles To Boost Your Finances
Read moreNow that spring is finally making an appearance we can start to dust off the cobwebs of winter and look ahead to the warmer months. What this sometimes does is enable us to consider things like holiday time with the family and or activities to do during the summer break. But these can all cost…
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Should you charge your children rent?
Read moreAfter over hearing a conversation a few weeks ago about whether or not parents should charge their children rent when they enter employment, I was curious to hear what other people thought about this. I spoke to my husband, Nigel, who blogs at DIY Daddy, who thinks that parents should definitely start charging their children rent…
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Has your ppi claim been rejected? If so, do not give up, you are not the only one in this situation.
Read moreAn article by the Mirror discusses the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) recent rule where those who may have had a previous rejected claim can now reclaim. The Mirror reported that 1.2 million people who had their claims rejected, could be owed compensation due to unfair transactions when PPI was originally sold. It is best to…
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8 Budgeting Tips for New Mums
Read moreIf your new bundle of joy is nearly here, or you’ve just celebrated their arrival, you might find yourself worrying about how you’re going to deal with your new financial situation. Having a baby can mean living on less money, and spending more at the same time – which is a very worrisome concept for…
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How to Budget When You Have a Low Income
Read moreManaging money is always tricky and when you have a low income, a slight change in circumstances can make a huge difference. That’s why budgeting and planning is a crucial part of managing your money but how can you start doing this? Working out your budget To start with you need an idea of what…
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Black Friday Money Saving Hacks and Tips #BlackFriday #SavvySquad
Read moreFriday 24th of November is Black Friday. One of the biggest sale events of the year with many high street and online retailers slashing prices on goods such as electronics, clothing and more. Now, we all love a bargain and some people will go to great lengths to get their hands on them! Whether that’s…