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Smart Strategies to Save Money for Your Children’s Success

When it comes to ensuring a bright future for your children, few things are as important as effective financial planning. Parents often strive to provide the best for their children, whether that’s a quality education, a safety net for unexpected challenges, or a financial head start in life. Achieving these goals requires discipline, knowledge, and a long-term perspective. In this article,...

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Expert saving tips as studies reveal parents spend £200 MORE during school holidays

As new research shows that the average UK parent spends over £200 a week extra during school holidays¹, experts at BOXT have revealed how to save on home bills whilst the kids are at home.

Andy Kerr, Founder at BOXT says: “School holidays can be expensive. The additional energy costs of having children at home are often forgotten about and not planned for, meaning that a large energy...

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Educating Your Children About Money: 28% of Parents say they still bail children out past 25

Teaching your children about money from a young age is essential to equip them with the knowledge and habits they need to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.

We recently conducted a survey across 2500 parents with children aged 21+ which revealed 28% still bail their children out financially.

Finance expert Gary Hemming, from ABC Finance gives us a...

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Big deals for your Little ones’ at Sainsbury’s

· Attention parents and carers! Sainsbury's 'Baby's Big Event' has returned in-store and online running from now until Wednesday 14th February.

· These unmissable deals across popular baby and toddler products will help your weekly budget go a little bit further and keep your little ones stocked up on all their essentials.

· Deals include saving a whopping 50% on Pampers...

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8 therapist backed tips to keep your financial resolutions on track all year round

January presents the perfect time to make any money resolutions for the year ahead - it symbolises fresh starts, new beginnings…and as many of us are aware: it’s the longest month until payday!

But if you’re tired of setting yourself the same seemingly impossible task of getting your finances in gear, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) members share thoughts on why...

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Cost-of-living crisis hits parents’ plans for children’s future

  • 17% of parents forced to change expectations around what they will be able to afford for their kids
  • Cost-of-living squeeze means around half of parents (45%) have had to cut down on non-essential spending on household goods
  • 14% of younger parents have felt the need to cut their workplace pension contributions to manage financially
  • The most common goal
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Working families see resilience plummet to just 19 days

  • The latest Deadline to Breadline report from Legal & General has found UK households’ financial resilience has shrunk by 21% since 2020 (from 24 days to 19 days)
  • People overestimate (by nearly six weeks – actually 41 days) how long they could fund basic living costs (such as housing costs, loans/ credit card repayments, utility bills and food) if they lost their income
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Thousands of teenagers missing out on Child Trust Fund cash

Teenagers are being urged by HMRC to check if they have a pot of money waiting for them in a Child Trust Fund.

From: HM Revenue & Customs , HM Treasury , and John Glen MP

Published 7 September 2021

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is today urging young people to check if they have a hidden pot of gold – in the shape of a Child Trust Fund (CTF).

It is now...

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5 easy ways to save £350 on your entertainment packages, per year

Did you know that over a third ( 35% ) of Brits have spent an additional £20 per month on streaming services, throughout lockdown?

However, now that pubs, restaurants, shops and gyms are open, Brits are less likely to pass the time by binge-watching TV.

With this in mind, budgeting experts, thinkmoney , have uncovered how Brits can save up to £350 a year on their...

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