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How much money can you earn from a hobby before paying tax in the UK?

by Naomi Willis · updated 3 October 2023

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See how the UK's trading allowance applies to your hobby or side hustle income. Learn which types of earnings are tax-free and which aren't. Have you ever … [Read more...]

How to avoid online scams: stay safe while making money

by Naomi Willis · updated 2 October 2023

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Discover how to protect yourself and ensure you don't get caught out by online scams while making money online. If you're here, you're probably keen on … [Read more...]

12 best budgeting apps in the UK

by Naomi Willis · updated 10 January 2024

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We've all experienced an extra tightening of the purse strings recently, and with that stiffening only set to continue, money management has never been so … [Read more...]

What are the average savings in the UK?

by Naomi Willis · updated 5 January 2024

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Whether you fill holiday stockings or roast chestnuts around an open flame, lots of UK household look more closely at their savings in December. The main worry … [Read more...]

Skint Dad’s New Book: Make Every Penny Count

by Naomi Willis · updated 15 December 2023

Make Every Penny Count: Budgeting tips and tricks to keep more money in your pocket, by Ricky and Naomi Willis

We have HUGE news, which we are very excited about! If you've been trying to make sense of your finances, we've got something special to share. We have … [Read more...]

BG Services transaction on your bank account: what is it and what can you do?

by Naomi Willis · updated 27 September 2023

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If you have ever looked at your bank statement, you may have come across the term "BG Services" with a direct debit next to it. This may leave you wondering … [Read more...]

What to do before the end of the tax year 2026

by Naomi Willis · updated 4 July 2024

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Before the 2024/25 tax year comes to an end, check what you need to do to make sure you make the most of your tax allowance. The tax year deadline comes … [Read more...]

First 2023/24 Cost of Living payment dates announced in the UK

by Naomi Willis · updated 27 March 2023

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Millions of UK households are set to receive the first Cost of Living payments of £301 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), totalling up to £900 in … [Read more...]

Priority Services Register – are you missing support from your energy company?

by Naomi Willis · updated 22 March 2023

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Are you missing out on support from your energy company? It turns out that 80% of UK adults have never heard of the Priority Services Register (PSR), which … [Read more...]

Euro Car Parks fine – can I ignore it?

by Naomi Willis · updated 15 March 2023

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Euro Car Parks is a company that manages car parks across the United Kingdom and Ireland. They have a reputation for enforcing strict rules and issuing … [Read more...]

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