money

  • children,  family,  Lifestyle,  money

    Worrying for our children’s futures.

    As adults, I think it is an inbuilt part of our psyche to worry. We worry about bills, money, our health and our jobs. But mostly, we worry about our children. As a mother of a teenager, I constantly find myself dithering about him. I worry about school, if he has friends, I worry myself sick when he is ill. But what really worries me is when I begin to think about his future. What sort of a life will he have, and what will the world we live in be like then? A survey carried out a few years ago by My Voucher Codes asked people what most worries them…

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    Money Saving Tips For Autumn

    As we hit the last official month of Summer, our thoughts are already starting to turn to Autumn. This Autumn is, quite frankly, looking bleak for many of us, with constantly rising fuel costs and household bills. Making savings is going to be hard, so any that we can make will be vital to getting through the year without living beyond our means. There are always ways to save money, things we can do differently in order to be more careful and to look out for the pennies. Here are some things you can be looking at now. Check out your insurances Home and content insurance, life insurance, car insurance,…

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    5 Reasons Why You May Be Struggling To Fix Your Bad Credit

    Fixing bad credit can be a challenging and frustrating process, leaving many people feeling stuck and uncertain about their financial future. If you’re struggling to improve your credit score, you’re not alone. By understanding the common obstacles that hinder your progress, you can take effective steps towards better credit health. In this article, we’ll explore five key reasons why you may be finding it difficult to repair your bad credit. From misconceptions about how credit works to the impact of financial mistakes, we’ll discuss the factors that could be holding you back. By identifying these challenges, you can develop a more informed and strategic approach to rebuilding your credit, ultimately…

  • family,  Health,  Lifestyle,  money

    How to create a safety net for your family

    No one wants to think about what would happen to their family if they were unable to work. But if you were to fall ill, have an accident or even pass away, your partner and children could be left with much less income than before. Even if you’re not the primary earner in your home, the loss of your earnings could have a devastating effect. It’s important to think about these things before they happen, even if it’s not very pleasant. There are lots of things you can do to prepare for a situation when you can’t bring any money in or might not be around anymore. Get Income Protection…

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    Why Debt Is No Longer Something To Be Embarrassed About

    Debt. There can’t be a person out there who hasn’t, at one time or another, suffered from some form of Debt. Whether it be from student loans yet to be paid off, credit cards bills that have mounted up, overspending at Christmas, of for special occasions like weddings, or just struggling to be able to balance the books at the end of the month, debt is something that we all experience, and is also something that is relative – what may be a drop in the ocean for one person, can be an enormous worry for another. The good news today, however, is that debt is no longer something we…