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The Pocket Money Pitch: one parent’s savvy £0 to £10 challenge

by Naomi Willis · updated 26 May 2024

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One parent’s clever £0 to £10 pocket money pitch teaches kids responsibility, self-worth, and the value of their contributions each week. Pocket money is … [Read more...]

10 cheaper alternatives to payday loans

by Ricky Willis · updated 22 May 2024

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Instead of panic borrowing and turning to payday loans, there are many alternatives you can use that won't see you stung by significantly high … [Read more...]

Best auto round up savings apps and banks

by Naomi Willis · updated 7 May 2024

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Make saving effortless and easy with round up apps that automatically save your money without you noticing. Here are the best ones to use when saving little and … [Read more...]

Tenancy deposit: tips to protect your money when you move in and out

by Naomi Willis · updated 5 May 2024

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Simple tips on how to protect your tenancy deposit and avoid unnecessary costs when moving into a new home and when it's time to move out. Saved a deposit, … [Read more...]

Taylor Swift fans beware: fake ticket scam

by Naomi Willis · updated 24 April 2024

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Avoid Taylor Swift ticket scams! Over £1 million has been lost to fake Facebook sales so far. Learn how to spot and dodge these frauds. It's no secret that … [Read more...]

11 everyday items you didn’t know were hit with VAT

by Naomi Willis · updated 25 April 2024

See the quirky side of UK taxes with the items that you have to pay VAT on. Find out what's VAT-taxed and how it impacts your wallet. In the UK, VAT … [Read more...]

Top 10 scams duping kids and teens in 2024 – is your child at risk?

by Naomi Willis · updated 12 April 2024

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Learn how to protect your kids from online, gaming and real-world scams with essential safety tips so they can stay safe. In an age where the internet is a … [Read more...]

Details of Spring Budget 2024

by Naomi Willis · updated 6 March 2024

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Here are details from the Spring Budget on 6 March 2024 and how they may impact on your finances. Chancellor Jermey Hunt delivered the Budget which … [Read more...]

10 best books about money and finances

by Naomi Willis · updated 28 February 2024

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Top finance books for money, saving, investing and budgeting. Boost your financial literacy and achieve financial freedom - one page at a time. Are you … [Read more...]

10 sneaky tactics online shopping sites use to make us spend more (and how to outsmart them!)

by Naomi Willis · updated 27 February 2024

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Find out easy tips to avoid online shopping traps and outsmart their tricks. Save money with our smart strategies! Have you ever found yourself going … [Read more...]

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