The deadline to claim for mis-sold PPI is 29 August 2019. Here’s a simple guide on how to check and potentially claim money back for PPI yourself. Skint Dad is an ambassador of the FCA’s PPI Deadline Campaign Time is running out: if you were mis-sold PPI, you may be eligible to make a complaint… more

With hundreds of ATMs shutting down, it’s hard to get hold of money. This app shows all cash points near your location (plus where to withdraw a £5 note!) The amount of cash we use is going down year on year yet that doesn’t stop us needing to have a few notes in our back… more

New “till tax”? An MP report is suggesting that we should be charged for using self-service checkouts to raise money for community projects. Just the other day, we were forced to use a self-service machine at the supermarket as there were no staff around. I’m not a fan of them at all. I prefer to… more

Budgeting Loans are interest-free loans from the government that are super useful if you’re skint but need to pay for something urgently. They are a great option as you only need to pay back what you borrow and they’re much cheaper than using an overdraft, credit card or doorstep loans. The loans are available for… more

Use the free Chip savings app to save money without even realising! It works out what you can afford and saves money for you automatically.  Even if you’re paying off debt, trying to save a bit of money each month is really important. You need to have a little stashed away to cover things you’ve… more

Took out a loan with Wonga? Shouldn’t have had the loan? If you’re one of the thousands of people in the country who took out a short term, payday loan with Wonga, the chances are you shouldn’t have been given the money in the first place. We’ve had many (too many) loans from Wonga in… more