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How to Talk to Students About Money
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…
How to Talk to Kids About Money
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…
How to Talk to Ageing Parents About Money
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…
How to Talk to Your Friends About Money
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…
10 Fun & Free Things to Do in the Liverpool City Region
Whether you’re trying to save money or looking to spend less, it can be difficult to plan days out when you are keeping an eye on your spending. However, one of Liverpool’s greatest attributes is that there are plenty of attractions and things to do that are completely free. We have put together a list…
Beware of the New ‘Delivery’ Text Scam!
Scammers are getting more and more creative with new ways of stealing money or obtaining private information from their victims. The latest trend in the UK is sending out fake parcel delivery fee messages. To avoid these scams or if you think you’ve fallen victim to them, read our blog post. Your parcel has…
Children Learning ‘Dangerous’ Money Lessons from TikTok
The social media platform TikTok has become incredibly popular with children and particularly teenagers, and it certainly helped to pass the time during lockdown for many people, who have had fun recreating dances and watching videos to offset the boredom. However, there is also a concern about some aspects of using TikTok, such as…
How to Start Saving on Your Household Bills
When it comes to saving money and trying to be more spend-savvy, it can be easy to cut down on other things such as your coffees, social outings, etc. when really, there’s a huge chunk of money that can be saved at home. Your household bills are something you should review regularly, as there are…
How Does a Home Improvement Loan Work?
After spending a year in our homes, many of us have realised there are bits and bobs around our house that may need a little TLC. Whether it be a room that needs repainting, flooring that needs to be replaced, or a garden that has seen better days. When it comes to doing up our…
8 Ways to Save Money on Family Days Out
Going on a family day out is always a fun thing to look forward to, however, the cost of them may be daunting and make you reluctant to go, especially when trying to save. Here are our top tips on ways to save money on your family outings… Discounts One easy way to save money…