Little changes you can easily make to be able to grow your savings fast
Having some savings behind you is a good way to improve your life. It enables you to take control again and makes everything a lot less stressful.aiFor example, if you are unfortunate enough to lose your job you needn’t take one you do not like because you are afraid you will not be able to pay your bills. Instead, you can live off of your savings for a month or two and find a new job that you will actually enjoy doing.But getting...
Be efficient with your energy this winter
With so much of our monthly income going straight on energy bills (an average of almost £1,254 annually according to Ofcom), there’s never a bad time to become more efficient with our energy usage (and you can often kill two birds with one stone by also reducing your carbon footprint at the same time). In this piece, national energy supplier, Flogas – who also help off grid gas users – offer some practical advice on how to...
Challenging climate change with generation green
We have all become more environmentally conscious about the negative effects we have on climate change, so for may of us, caring for our planet has become an integral part of our every day lives. Tackling climate change is no longer simply a question on government agendas, and people of all ages from all walks of life have become more proactive in their attitudes towards the environmental crisis which is unfolding. Whether you are a...
Young drivers pay 149% more in insurance.
been hunting for car insurance for your teenager? Yes, this won’t surprise you then: the UK’S youngest drivers are paying 149% more on their car insurance than the national average. A survey of 750 drivers aged between 17-24, commissioned for The Young Driver Rip-Off Report, has been released to mark the launch of car insurance app, honcho. The report reveals that young drivers are paying a staggering £1,176.80 on...
Handy Money-Saving Tips for Single Parents
Being a parent is expensive. Children need a lot of things, from extra food to clothes and school supplies. While parenting is always a challenging experience, things can be particularly tough for single parents. After all, if you only have one income, then you need to make that money stretch even further for you and your children. busy mum image By Kaspars Grinvalds | Shutterstock Fortunately for today’s parents in the UK,...
Did You Prepare Your Teen for Student Life? Our Guide to Uni Survival
Managing your life can be tricky – and regardless of your age, leaving the security of your home for the very first time can be daunting. You will no longer have the safety net of family surrounding you anymore, and despite the fact we all claim to be independent, sometimes we’re simply not. It’s a fairly overwhelming experience to get free roam of your own life. Prepare your teen; the first few weeks of university will be a...