Pocket Money Budgeting for the Future

A Cambridge University study once found that a person’s financial habits were established by the age of just 7, so we look at some ways that could get kids off to a flying start1. Pocket money saving In days past, it was likely that most children were granted pocket money each week – often cash […]

Is Now the Time to Build Your Own Grand Design?

With a shortage of properties available in certain parts of the UK, we look at whether it could be the ideal time to consider the popular self-build home route and create your own ‘Grand Design’. Where we are now The UK housing market is at a crossroads in 2024. With house prices predicted to fall […]

Attendance Allowance: Support for Those Receiving Care

If you have an elderly family member or someone you know who is in receipt of the state pension, it’s worth checking to see if they are eligible for the Attendance Allowance. With the current high cost of living, it makes sense to be aware of what existing benefits already exist that they may be […]

Act Fast to Secure Your Mortgage Rate

The process of buying a home or arranging a remortgage can feel stressful enough, but it’s being made more challenging by recent data that reveals the average shelf-life of a mortgage product has dropped from 28 days down to just 15 days1, making it more important than ever to act fast to help secure a […]