Its that time again when the kids will be home from school for a week. Its  a great time as you get to spend some quality time with them without the daunting thought of having to find entertainment for 6 weeks as in the summer. Still, it can be quite expensive entertaining the little ones [...]

Payday is one of the best days of the month! You get rewarded for your hard work over the previous month and it feels good. It especially feels good if you have enough to last the whole month and cover all your costs and living expenses. There are many occasions when there just simply is [...]

The climate in the UK has always been subject to much criticism and has certainly been testing the resolve of even the most hardy Englishman! Last year saw a swing from drought to the wettest period in history as the sky’s opened and it rained for months on end. This year has seen low temperatures [...]

With so much in the media about payday loans, we have stepped up our commitment to being as transparent as possible. It’s imperative to us that when shopping for a loan the information you need to help you make your decision is clearly available. This includes things like the amount you’ll pay back, the interest [...]

The prospect of a summer holiday is something which keeps a lot of us going at this time of year, especially when the weather isn’t really up to much. The Christmas break feels like ages ago and while the odd bank holiday thrown in for good measure does work wonders, the long weekends are always [...]

Do you receive Housing Benefit to help you pay your rent? If you do, you could be affected by a reduction in payments, which has been commonly referred to as the ‘Bedroom Tax’ in the media. It has come into effect this month, and if under the new rules your household is considered to have [...]

This week on the 8th April a new type of benefit – Personal Independence Payment (PIP) – comes into force for new claimants in some parts of the country. It takes the place of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and is being brought in in phases. By June this year, it will be rolled out for [...]

Plan your meals for the week ahead. Who will be in on which night, and what will you all eat for dinner? Who needs what for breakfast and lunch? Planning ahead will mean that you avoid finding yourself stuck for something to cook and tempted to order an expensive takeaway or head to the local [...]

1. Travel insurance. Don’t rely on the insurance you get with your bank account – it might not give you the cover you need. Shop around using comparison websites before choosing the best and most cost-effective policy for you. If you travel more than twice a year an annual policy could work out much cheaper [...]

Every time the school holidays roll around, parents up and down the country wonder how on earth they’re going to keep the kids occupied without having to spend a small fortune. Even small outings can end up costing a ridiculous amount of money, and when the schools are out for a couple of weeks this [...]