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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.
I Lost My Passion but I’ve Found My Oomph!
There is a fire in my belly that I haven't felt for a long time. I really feel like I had lost my passion but I'm back and I'm back with oomph and a … [Read more...]
I’m Getting Chased for Debt I’m Already Paying
All my debt payment plans are set up and I've paid them for the last 18 months but now someone new says I owe them money that I've been paying to someone … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes of a Foodbank
The following is a guest post from Sara Williams, a CAB volunteer who blogs about debt and the possible solutions over at Debt Camel. ‘Tis the … [Read more...]
Payday Loans for Kids – Pocket Money Loans
Christmas is coming and instead of asking bank of mum and dad for some money to help pay for Christmas, now kids can get their own payday loan! But, wait! … [Read more...]
Financial jargon buster guide – terms explained
A recent report released by the Money Advice Service suggests that the misunderstanding of financial jargon within terms and conditions have cost consumers an … [Read more...]
I couldn’t stick to a budget and how I now do
There was a time when we couldn't stick to a budget. Whether it was boredom, a habit or just laziness, we always came up short. Luckily, things changed. I … [Read more...]
Caught in a Credit Card Debt Trap
If you have a credit card, how long do you think it will take to clear the debt? A few months, 3 years, 17 years? One in five credit card users only pays the … [Read more...]
A spiralling household budget
Prices are going up. We've all heard about it. We have been hit with price rises over the last few months. In April, our council tax bill increased 2.1% on … [Read more...]
Taking Control of Debt: The Second Step
I've started to tell you how I am slowly but surely getting myself out of debt. Taking control of debt. I'm not saying it's easy and I'm not saying that I'm … [Read more...]
