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Drivers have been hit with constant petrol price increases in recent years and record high petrol and diesel prices were reached in November. The average price of unleaded hit 147.72p a litre, while diesel was up at 151.10p a litre. At the same time last year, petrol was around 33p a litre cheaper than the…

Introducing the credit union knowledge base. Money can be a complex business. And so can running a credit union. Because we’re regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority, we must follow certain rules. Sometimes you might wonder what’s going on behind the scenes. How are loans assessed? And what is this free…

The need to make a bigger effort to combat the climate change crisis is more urgent than ever and as well as businesses taking more responsibility for protecting the environment, households have a big job to do too. Recycling and reusing items at Christmas might feel like a small action to take but if everyone…

Christmas gifts, decorations, charity events, and dinners, the holiday season can be an especially stressful time for families financially. To avoid spending a fortune, it’s best to set out a budget plan now and prepare to reduce the financial stress as much as possible. After all, Christmas should be a time of joy and beautiful…

Going to university is a very exciting time for students, as they start a new chapter of their life and meet new friends while studying their chosen subject. Many students will be moving to a new area and are usually moving out of their family home for the first time. As well as having extra…

Teaching children how to work with money is an incredibly important life lesson. However, it is hard for children to understand the concept of earning and spending money these days since paying with cash is very uncommon and every payment happens through card or mobile apps. They also have direct access to the everyday life…

As parents get older, there may come a time when you need to have some uncomfortable discussions, such as talking about moving into a nursing home or reviewing their financial situation. These conversations tend to be difficult because it is a case of role reversal, after spending most of your life with your parents being…

Do you remember ever bringing your finances up with your friends? It’s likely you haven’t, unfortunately talking about money is still taboo. As we are navigating life after the pandemic, financial wellbeing is just as important as physical and mental wellbeing. That is why each November we encourage the nation to come together for Talk…