Household & Family

Household & Family
60 years of the ONS Family Spending Survey – How Times Have Changed

Your parents and grandparents may keep telling you that things were better in the old days. But were they really? The annual ONS family spending survey uses rea...

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Amanda Gillam 3rd March, 2018
How our feelings affect the way we spend

Your moods can dramatically affect your spending behaviour. So, how can you identify your spending triggers to help you stay in control of your spending?...

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Alex Hartley 25th December, 2017
How to max out your savings in the New Year Sales

The big sales are just moments away. Some planning will mean you can get the best savings while managing to stay focused on just the things than matter....

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Amanda Gillam 22nd December, 2017
A plan to switch from being a two to a one person income household

You or your partner may decide to stop working. So how can you bridge the income gap and make sure you keep your spending within reasonable limits?...

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Amanda Gillam 18th December, 2017
Where to shop for your Christmas & Boxing Day food and drink essentials

Spend wisely on your Christmas food and drink with our guide to the best deals in the supermarkets right now....

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Alex Hartley 11th December, 2017
This year’s Christmas spending is set to hit over £800 per family!

Britons spend 50% more on Christmas than other Europeans. 1 in 4 of us get into debt at Christmas. What can we do to get back in control of our spending?...

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Amanda Gillam 8th December, 2017
How will the proposed energy price cap work?

The proposed price cap is designed to benefit people who have never switched suppliers. But the cap could actually damage the market for those who do switch....

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Alex Hartley 22nd November, 2017
Why a bad credit rating could damage your personal relationships

So you've Tindered and found your perfect mate. But a few dates on and you realise they've got money troubles. Odds are it will damage your relationship soon....

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Amanda Gillam 20th November, 2017
How being nudged will help you manage your money better

We all have good intentions, but sometimes that's where it stops. But we can all be nudged to do better and that's what's happening to us all now!...

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Alex Hartley 8th November, 2017
Why car sharing may be better than car ownership

Why do you feel the need to own your car? The economics just don't make sense. There are a number of ways to have access to a car without owning it. Save £s...

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Alex Hartley 1st November, 2017
Central Heating is going on – our tips for home energy efficiency

Chilly evenings are driving us to turn on our central heating and with it's use come the bills. Reduce these bills by using our top tips to find savings....

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Amanda Gillam 4th October, 2017
What you need to know about Aldi’s and Lidl’s UK supermarkets

Aldi and Lidl now share 12% of the UK grocery market. Here are our top tips about using them to reduce your weekly shopping bills....

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Amanda Gillam 29th September, 2017

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