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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

20 Tips That Will Make Money Go Further Now

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We all probably could do with making money go further as there is never enough. Wages aren't increasing but the cost of living is definitely going up. Use Poundland - and other pound shops that are in your area. They sell beauty products, clothes, and groceries and can help your money g further. Just keep an eye on the sell-by dates on the groceries. Use a savings app - in the digital age we live in there is an app for everything and I mean everything. Find a savings app that you like ... VIEW POST

Life Insurance struggles of a Single Parent

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The rise of the single parent The number of single parents has tripled over the past 40 years resulting in one quarter of families in the UK being lone parent families. As a single parent life can be hard; you are solely responsible for your childís developmental and emotional growth as well as their financial stability. Money can be tight at the best of times and with the cost of living rising significantly, it can make it even more difficult to live on only one income. But what if that ... VIEW POST

How to Make a PPI Claim if You’re Divorced

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Did you know that 64 million PPI policies were sold in the UK? PPI, or Payment Protection Insurance, was sold alongside credit cards, loans and mortgages as a way for consumers to pay back their credit in the event they became unemployed or sick. However, as you are no doubt aware, PPI was widely mis-sold to customers during the 1990’s and early 2000’s. You might have received a letter from your bank informing you that you’re due a refund, or perhaps you’ve seen adverts on the TV promoting ... VIEW POST

Money Hacks To Stretch Your Budget

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They say that money cannot buy happiness, but the truth is, if you’re already happy money can cause stress and problems ? or it can be a saving grace. Most people tend to spend whatever they earn, regardless of if it’s a lot or a little. This is why most people “feel” as if they’re poor or “not rich”. When you consider that the median income in the USA for a household is about 51,900 dollars according to the US Census, you can see where you stand. Regardless of how much or how little money ... VIEW POST

How To Manage Your Finances

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Money. If your reading this post I can guess you are like me and thousands of others and struggling with your finances. Its horrible, I know when you feel money is controlling your life, and not in a good way. You can also learn How To Manage Your Money in my recent more indepth money post. Free & Paid Online Software to Manage Your Finances Let's start off with working out which app to use that can help you manage your finances. Managing your personal finances is a lot easier today ... VIEW POST

Breaking Free From The Burden of Debt

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Image Credit   Having a lot of debt can feel like the financial equivalent of being in prison, or a financial disease that spreads through one’s financial life.  Everyone wants to break free from debt and build their credit from scratch, and the great news is that in most countries there is the opportunity to do this via legal channels such as insolvency arrangements and bankruptcy.     See, everyone deserves a second chance when it comes to managing their finances, but if ... VIEW POST