Did you know that a baby could cost as much as £7,200 or as little as £1,600 in their first year, excluding childcare? Use the calculator to check how much the essentials could cost you. The costs are only a guide based on our own research. You m...
If you buy goods or service online you may have more legal rights. Make sure you know what they are so you can shop with confidence. For further information about your consumer rights and advice on how to complain to an online trader visit Citizen...
Find out when you are entitled to a repair, replacement or refund. What to do when things go wrong. When you buy any ‘goods’ such as clothes, cars, furniture or electrical items, it’s important to know your legal rights. This information will help...
Posted on 22 October 2012
Improving the energy efficiency of your home can be a major investment so don’t feel pressured into agreeing to anything. The Office of Fair Trading has developed this guidance to help you buy energy efficiency products with confidence. You can al...
Posted on 17 January 2013
School fees plans are designed to help parents and guardians pay school fees. They often come with some measure of protection for your investment (referred to as ‘structured plans’) and can be tailored to your individual circumstances and needs. H...
Countdown to the General Election 2015 has begun. As working parents we want to vote for the party that will provide the best opportunities for our children and support family life. Cutting through the spin to work out what each party is promisin...
Did you ever imagine when you engaged someone to look after your child that you would become responsible for their tax, NI and now pension? I’ve been talking with parents that directly employ someone to care for their child and have discovered man...
How to teach kids the value of money from pocket money to part-time jobs It is important that children recognise the value of money and understand that it is not an unlimited resource which can be blown on one occasion. They can learn how to be...
Posted on 20 September 2017
Summer is an exciting time for kids and adults alike, as it often means jetting off to an exotic location on holiday, having some much needed time away from the hum drum of everyday life or making the most of our unpredictable British weather....
Decking your kids out in the best looking fancy dress for Halloween is every parent’s wish. But with the cost of living high and wages low, it’s easier said than done. All large supermarkets stock various costumes from just £5 and there are also...
Posted on 10 October 2017
Christmas is coming soon and for families it’s one of the most expensive times of the year. Here are 10 tips to help your money go further this year. 1. Make a list and check it twice . Impulse buying at Christmas is never a good idea for the bank...
Posted on 03 December 2015
If you have Edenred Childcare Vouchers you can easily pay your child carer direct simply using your smartphone, making it even easier for parents to use. Busy mums and dads can quickly access their Childcare Vouchers account on the go, through the...
Posted on 14 January 2016
If your child’s school chooses to accept Childcare Vouchers they can help working parents enjoy big savings on their childcare costs, reducing their bill by up to a third. The can be used to pay for out of school clubs These valuable savings are n...
Posted on 27 January 2016
Working Tax Credits Depending on circumstances and income levels, some families may be able to claim Working Tax Credits. The requirements for Working Tax Credits include being 25 and over or 24 and under but with children or a qualifying...
Is the cost of childcare impacting your work? With childcare costs rising year on year and wage growth hardly increasing there’s more pressure being put on parents to save money by forgoing the babysitters and afterschool clubs and cutting time ou...
Posted on 21 November 2016
Autumn Budget 2017: what it means for working families Last week Chancellor Phillip Hammond revealed the Government’s plans for the country’s finances in the 2017 Autumn Budget. But what does the Budget mean for working families? We’ve rounded up...
Posted on 24 November 2017
A sobering fact as we head for peak spending season, one in three of us will get into debt over the Christmas period, half of whom will spend the following year paying it off. This is bad news for many families across the UK already feeling the...
Posted on 07 December 2017
Did you know 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February? But how about a resolution you can easily keep? Save more money in 2018. There are plenty of really simple ways you can save money on everything from your supermarket shopping to your...
Posted on 05 January 2018
Update: Since this article was originally published the government has extended the deadline to join a Childcare Vouchers scheme to October 2018. The precise date in October is yet to be confirmed by HMRC. All other information provided in this...
Posted on 26 February 2018
Update: Since this article was originally published the government has extended the deadline to join a Childcare Vouchers scheme to October 2018. The precise date in October is yet to be confirmed by HMRC. All other information provided in this...
Posted on 26 February 2018
Update: Since this article was originally published the government has extended the deadline to join a Childcare Vouchers scheme to October 2018. The precise date in October is yet to be confirmed by HMRC. All other information provided in this...
If the thought of keeping your kids entertained for more than two weeks over Easter sounds daunting and expensive, then we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up our favourite low cost activities and money-saving tips to help you save this Easter! 1. ...
It seems that every week there is another news story about the financial woes of the so-called millennial generation (and how they only have themselves to blame). If this is a continual pattern for future generations, how will your children fare?...
Although the notions of saving money and parenting don’t always go together naturally, we need to save at some point. It’s not always easy to be frugal but there are some amazing stories on the web of family savings to inspire a bit of thriftiness...
Posted on 19 November 2018