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Will Aid 2025: how to get a solicitor-written will for a small donation

by Ricky Willis · updated 13 November 2025

woman crouching on a pathway in a forest. She is holding a baby and talking to a young boy

Will Aid is back for 2025. Learn how to get a solicitor-written will in return for a voluntary charity donation and why it could save your family stress and … [Read more...]

Why nearly half of Universal Credit households have money taken off their payment

by Ricky Willis · updated 13 November 2025

A laptop showing a blurred Universal Credit payment breakdown on a kitchen table beside a notepad with rent and bills written on it, a calculator, and a mug of tea.

If your Universal Credit payment sometimes feels smaller than it should be, you are not alone. Nearly half of all UC households had money taken off their … [Read more...]

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules before selling

by Ricky Willis · updated 13 November 2025

Homemade Christmas crafts on a kitchen table next to a notebook and a laptop open on a tax guidance page.

Many people use the run-up to Christmas to bring in a bit of extra cash. Handmade decorations, knitted gifts, wooden toys, upcycled furniture and busy market … [Read more...]

Iceland’s interest‑free food loans are back

by Naomi Willis · updated 13 November 2025

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Iceland’s interest‑free Food Club loans are back. Here’s how to use them (without getting burned) if the food shop is breaking your budget. The Christmas … [Read more...]

Children to learn budgeting and mortgages at school under new curriculum shake-up

by Ricky Willis · updated 8 November 2025

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Money is finally getting a proper place in the classroom. The government has announced that by 2028, financial education will be compulsory in every primary and … [Read more...]

One of the kindest gifts you can leave to your family is a plan

by Naomi Willis · updated 8 November 2025

Talking about death can feel difficult but ultimately, it’s caring. Here’s why making funeral plans early may save your family from unnecessary worries, money, … [Read more...]

Experian’s new credit score changes explained – and what it really means for you

by Ricky Willis · updated 5 November 2025

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What’s happening to your Experian credit score Experian is updating how it works out your credit score. The range is being stretched from 0–999 to 0–1,250, … [Read more...]

Why we need to stop being awkward about money

by Naomi Willis · updated 5 November 2025

Most of us avoid talking about money, but silence keeps us stuck. Here’s why being honest can make all the difference this Talk Money Week. We’ll talk … [Read more...]

The real cost of buy now, pay later this Christmas

by Ricky Willis · updated 3 November 2025

A person shops online for Christmas gifts on a laptop showing a “Buy now, pay later” option, surrounded by wrapped presents and warm festive lights.

When you're trying to make Christmas special but money's tight, buy now, pay later can look like a lifeline. It promises no interest, no fees and the chance … [Read more...]

How to find lost money, bank accounts and missing cash

by Naomi Willis · updated 2 November 2025

cartoon man standing next to a sign post with the words bank account, pension, premium bonds, while looking lost

With the cost of living at an all-time high, finding lost money can be a godsend! And I'm not just talking about looking down the back of the sofa for a few … [Read more...]

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