If there’s one thing I’m always asked when people discover that my family is, err, quite large (to say the least), it’s how on earth do I stretch the family finances? Each new acquaintance almost trips over their own thoughts in getting the questions out of their mouths fast enough. How do I to… Read More
Smart meters do essentially the same things that your current gas and electricity meters do. The key difference being that the readings from these meters don’t need a person to come and check them, as they are sent directly to your energy provider. The biggest advantage of this is that most suppliers will… Read More
Taking out a joint life insurance policy may seem like a great idea if you are in a steady relationship. It seems especially logical if you already have a joint mortgage, bank account or are married. After all, all other aspects of your lives are joint, so why not your life insurance? Taking out… Read More
According to articles like this from The Week, the amount of UK credit card debt is ‘growing at its fastest rate since before the financial crisis’, currently standing at around ‘£70bn of the UK’s £200bn personal debt total’. These numbers are also increasing, which suggests that the country’s credit card users perhaps aren’t as… Read More
Unfortunately, there are far too many people who are struggling with debt. Dealing with too much debt doesn’t just have effects on a person financially. The stress can start to impact other areas of a person’s life. Fortunately, there are some ways that an individual can get some type of relief from debt. … Read More
Are you having a tough time paying your bills? Your utility and water bills can understandably become pressure points in your life. However, you can lower your monthly expenses by taking charge of your day-to-day energy habits. Take Shorter Showers If you are in the habit of taking long showers, be prepared to… Read More