Collaborative post When it comes to financial security, we all know that it's a good idea to save something for a rainy day. But that can often be easier in principal than in practice. With most of us already living on a budget and stretching our monthly allowances to the limit, saving for the future can easily slip to the bottom of the priorities list. Saving a little each month is achievable though; you just need to change a few of your ...
Tips for handling debt
Collaborative post Being in debt is not something anyone aims for, but a lot of us are probably in exactly that position. According to the TUC, the average UK household has £886 more non-mortgage related debt than they did the year before. If you’re in a situation where your debt is getting worse, or not going down, you need to take action to get it under control. Here are some tips for handling debt to get you started. First steps ...
How to budget for a switch to part-time work
Collaborative post Is making the switch to part-time work something you'd love to do? There are many reasons why people work part-time. Perhaps you’re returning to work after having a baby, and would like to reduce your hours to spend more time at home with your little one. Or you may be starting to think about retirement, but don’t feel ready to give up your job completely. Alternatively, it could be all about freeing up time to pursue ...
Do you know how much your home energy is costing?
Something a bit different on the blog today, but still very relevant to family life. This guest post takes a look at energy costs in the home, and has lots of tips and ideas for how to stay in control of your energy bills. According to Ofgem, the amount you spend on energy could account for as much as 8% of your outgoings, and that’s a lot of your money to part with if you don’t fully understand what you’re spending it on. Understanding ...
Home energy money saving hacks plus win a washing machine
We’d all like to save money on our energy bills, right? And aside from the cost benefits, there’s also the positive environmental impact that reducing our energy consumption delivers. You may not be aware that the UK has committed to achieving an 80 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, which means we all need to think about our home energy consumption, and aim for more sustainable and lower carbon lifestyles. The Energy Saving Trust ...