Rising fuel prices, the ongoing effect of the COVID pandemic, the war in Ukraine, Brexit… many factors have combined and continue to influence the upward spiralling cost of living in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the world. This issue affects everyone, but it can be particularly worrying and debilitating […]
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No-one can have failed to notice the rapidly increasing cost of living particularly on food and energy usage, and it has caused many to keep an even closer eye on what they’re spending so they don’t get into debt. If you have a smart meter then you would think your […]
Welcome to our “ultimate” guide for busy families who want to save money. Hopefully you’ll find hints and tips here which won’t require you to spend countless hours or do things that ‘normal’ families just wouldn’t do. We’ll be adding to this feature as we find new tips. Feel free […]
The National Childbirth Trust is currently promoting its Nearly New Sales. These are a great way for cash-strapped parents to buy high-quality children’s clothing and equipment for much less than they’d pay in the shops. At the same time it raises money for the charity to be able to continue […]
Fathers have an important role to play in the upbringing of their children, and there’s often a special bond between father and daughter. Professor of adolescent & educational psychology at Wake Forest University, Linda Nielsen, suggests the “M&Ms” of raising daughters: Men Money Mother Meaning Myths & Misconceptions Men Nielsen […]
There is a good argument for teaching ‘little ones’ money skills early on, to help ensure they have good money management skills as an adult. After all, the habits we pick up in childhood often stay with us into our adult lives. Studies into childhood obesity, for example, have been […]
We are blessed that we have never chased finance and as a result weigh time as a greater commodity. Yet the value of BOSD (Bank of Step Dad) is far more than simply handing over cash. Our cash flow is carefully counted, counted again and regular discussions take place over […]
The article which was in place here has been removed. This is due to sponsor ForexTraders.com breaking their contract with us and demanding removal of the links/articles. As none of the contact methods on their web site work, and the email address from which their removal request bounced all messages, […]
The UK government’s spending review has impacted a wide variety of departments and services. Here’s our potted guide to how it will affect families, parents and those in education. Education “Train to Gain” programme axed University teaching budget cut by 40% Further education budget cut by 25% Science budget to […]
The article which was in place here has been removed. This is due to sponsor ForexTraders.com breaking their contract with us and demanding removal of the links/articles. As none of the contact methods on their web site work, and the email address from which their removal request bounced all messages, […]
One of the big responsibilities of any parent is how much to talk to their children about serious, complicated and potentially worrying issues. On one hand, most parents want to allow children to maintain some degree of innocence, and to be shielded from the worst the world has to offer. […]
Last year, when the scale of the economic crisis was still dawning upon us, the UK’s Office of National Statistics found that the slowing property market could be reducing the divorce rate. That doesn’t mean that relationships have suddenly got significantly better. In fact, financial turmoil places a real strain […]