Better manage your money

There is a new payment for people on low-income who have to self-isolate (plus ideas for your money if you cannot get the payment). Having to stay at home … [Read more...]

Stay in control of your money and solve common problems with finances using these money apps. Sponsored by Open Up 2020 Challenge We've all become very … [Read more...]

Rishi Sunak has released a "mini" summer statement. While there was lots of wishful thinking, and hopes of vouchers to spend, what do we actually … [Read more...]

Learn everything you need to know about money and personal finance with a free online MSE's Academy of Money course on The Open University. You may think … [Read more...]

If you're shielding because of a high risk of infection, but need cash to pay for things, a new cash delivery service will mean money is delivered to your … [Read more...]

You're able to apply for a £500 crisis grant to help with basic household expenses if you've lost income due to the Coronavirus. This grant has ended, … [Read more...]

If you've had a sudden drop in income, whether it's because you've lost a job, had a pay decrease, are on maternity leave, or due to illness,- it's a shock. … [Read more...]

Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Jobseekers Allowance are all going up. Here are the benefit increases from April 2020. Benefit increases have been … [Read more...]

Even if you're not able to register the birth of your newborn baby (congrats, by the way), you're still able to claim Child Benefit. Here's how. Legally, … [Read more...]

The contactless spending limit is increasing from £30 to £45 from 1 April 2020 to help protect consumers and speed up queues at checkout. The current … [Read more...]