Paying on a credit card can be a fast way to fall into debt but, used sensibly, a credit card has many benefits which can work in your favour. There was once … [Read more...]
Better manage your money
Skint Dad knows every penny counts.
Whether it's dealing with debt or saving for a rainy day we give ideas to help you manage your money better.
9 Ways to Improve Your Credit Rating Even When You’re in Debt
Whether you're in debt or not, there are ways in which you can help to improve your credit rating, giving you more chances of getting a good credit score in the … [Read more...]
The Knock-On Effect of Being in Debt
Being in debt effects more than just being able to get credit. Managing your money badly can negatively impact on loads of things in your everyday life … [Read more...]
Negative Inflation: What Does it Mean?
For the first time in 50 years inflation in the UK has dropped to a negative level. But, is this a good thing or a bad thing, and what does this actually mean … [Read more...]
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying ANYTHING
Before making any purchase, I have a think about it and question why. This has saved me from overspending, buying worthless stuff and has saved me … [Read more...]
7 Simple Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances
You can spring clean your finances at any point but, with the new financial year upon us, now is a better time than ever to get those finances in … [Read more...]
Child Trust Fund changes – transfer to a Junior ISA?
The new tax year sees changes in how savings work for children. The Child Trust Fund can now be transferred to a Junior ISA with more choices and potentially … [Read more...]
How I Intend to Kick Debt’s Butt
For the last 18 months, I have been trying my hardest to improve our financial situation. At times we've made some real progress and managed to pay off large … [Read more...]
Career Choices as a Young Adult
Making career choices as a young adult are tough, especially if you are undecided on what to do. Will these decisions you make define the rest of your … [Read more...]
15 Simple Lessons Learnt From Being in Debt
For the last 15 years of my life, I have been in debt. It's not always been for such a huge amount, though. At first, it was small and manageable, but then … [Read more...]
