If you struggle to save (and want to avoid debt), use supermarket Christmas Saving Clubs to spread the cost – many also pay a bonus at Christmas time. We all know that Christmas happens on the same day each year, but it can still really put a dent in your budget if you haven’t prepared…. more

Do you struggle to save money? You are not alone. According to data from the Money Advice Service, some 11.5 million people have less than £100 saved, but it’s easy to put a change to that, even if you are skint each month. Using the Plum app, you can automate your savings without making any… more

Got a question about credit cards? We’ve answered the most commonly asked questions you may have about credit cards in one place. If you cannot find the answer you’re looking for below, let us know in the comments and we’ll be sure to add the question and answer to the article. How do credit cards… more

For most people, 2020 will be remembered for the year of COVID and the pandemic that spread quickly across all corners of the globe. For us, 2020 will be remembered for the year that, once more, changed everything again for the Skint Dad family. The last months have been some of the most stressful periods… more

Here are the latest ways scammers – just this week – are trying to steal our money. Be aware, don’t trust emails, and don’t give banking details to others. Scams are not like they were when the internet first started. You’d get an email telling you the king of some country wanted to give you… more

If you are at high risk from coronavirus and are shielding, and have little or no support, you can get help to get food and medicine delivered. If you’re not able to leave the house because you’re shielding, and you’re not able to get food from the supermarkets (can anyone even get a delivery?!), then… more