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...]
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.
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...]
Payday Loans – Merry Christmas and a Miserable New Year
This article was first published in December 2013. Thankfully things have improved for us and we no longer rob Peter to pay Paul. Unfortunately, though, there … [Read more...]
We Made It to Payday But What Now?
Last week I wrote a blog detailing our struggle trying to survive on £6.20. With hardly any food in the cupboards and a handful of nappies for our one year old … [Read more...]
The Working Poor
I used to get up and go to work. I couldn't afford breakfast; could hardly afford my train. I had holes in my shoes and I was skint. I was the working poor. … [Read more...]
