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Why and how to start a sinking fund

by Naomi Willis · updated 16 November 2022

If you struggle to save then use the Chip app to automate your savings. Exclusive to Skint Dad readers, secure either £10 or a 3% initial interest rate.

Money here, money there – it can go so quickly! While it can be nice to spend money every now and then, if you don’t budget your incomings and outgoings then … [Read more...]

How to stop spending money you don’t have

by Naomi Willis · updated 15 March 2022

Spending money can be so easy but if you can't afford to spend money but keep doing it, what steps can you take to stop spending money that you don't have?

Spending money can be so easy but if you can't afford to keep doing it, what steps can you take to stop spending money that you don't have? It is so easy … [Read more...]

Smishing is on the rise – have you been caught out by these scams?

by Naomi Willis · updated 2 August 2021

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Smishing is getting harder to spot - here’s how you can Stop, Challenge and Protect yourself from this sophisticated scam. Ad feature was written as part … [Read more...]

I keep getting calls from numbers similar to mine – what’s going on?

by Naomi Willis · updated 2 August 2021

calls from numbers similar to mine

I keep getting calls from numbers similar to mine. The first time I got one, I was working and noticed my phone buzzing and looked at the screen. If it's … [Read more...]

How much pocket money should I give my child?

by Naomi Willis · updated 3 August 2021

piggy bnk

Pocket money! Such a hit and miss subject, don’t you think? With friends, days outs, an ever-growing list of technology wants and the dreaded mobile phone, … [Read more...]

How to easily claim £125 working from home tax relief

by Naomi Willis · updated 29 September 2021

working from home tax relief

Since April 2021, almost 800,000 who have been working from home have claimed tax relief on their household related expenses. It's not complicated to do, … [Read more...]

How to get a £500 support payment if your child is self-isolating

by Naomi Willis · updated 28 June 2021

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If your child has to self-isolate due to a case of coronavirus in their year group bubble, you may be able to get a £500 support payment - even if you're not on … [Read more...]

What does “in credit” and “in debit” mean on an energy bill?

by Naomi Willis · updated 19 January 2024

in debit meaning energy bill

It's not that energy companies don't want to make it easy, but it can be confusing working out what your latest bill is trying to say. And if you're … [Read more...]

A massive change for the Skint Dad family

by Ricky Willis · updated 16 April 2021

The Willis family

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 … [Read more...]

What type of pension do I have?

by Naomi Willis · updated 3 June 2021

young family saving with piggy bank

Some people allow their pension fund to trundle on unmonitored - so when they give it the attention it deserves, it may seem a little strange and a bit of a … [Read more...]

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