Running a household and raising a family costs a small fortune. There is always another bill that arrives on your doormat, and another expense that will eat into your savings just as you feel that you are getting your head above water. However, are you sure that you are making your money go as far as it can? How you spend your money is as important as how much you have. Here are some tips and guidance to help you make the pennies go a little bit further:        1.Consult ... VIEW POST

Whilst there are a number of tricks you can employ to cut down on energy usage within your household, nowadays many appliances come as ready-made energy efficient products and are able to save you significant sums on your utility bills throughout the year. Here’s a little guide to some of the home appliances that will save you the most money. Kitchen Old-fashioned fridges and freezers weren’t built with energy efficiency in mind, with an average 1990 model consuming twice as much energy as a ... VIEW POST

So we're full swing into the stressful season of Christmas and so far everyone I am asking is in one of two camps. There the smug  ‘yep got it done just waiting’ and then either humbug or panicked looking  ‘not even started’ camp. Which are you? I am in the not even started camp but I am far from a humbug. I love Christmas. Just love it so much. I can sit and stare at a good Christmas tree for hours. But I am a self-confessed tree snob so it does have to be a good tree. I am so far ... VIEW POST

As you would have undoubtedly already seen, the PPI deadline is set to come into action on the 29th August 2019, which means time is running out for you to make a PPI claim.   A monumental event that will bring to end one of the most costly financial scandals in British history; we’re going to take a look at what caused the PPI scandal in the first place, how the deadline was created and why it is worth your attention. What Caused The PPI Scandal? Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) was ... VIEW POST