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When I went on maternity leave, my income dropped massively. I had to claim Universal Credit for the first time, and I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. The whole system seemed deliberately...
Read MorePersonal Independence Payment (PIP) is one of those benefits loads of people are entitled to but don’t claim. Maybe you don’t think you’re “disabled enough.” Maybe the application seems scary. Maybe you don’t even know...
Read MoreChild Benefit is free money the government gives you for having children. It’s £25.60 per week for your first child and £16.95 per week for each additional child. That’s £1,331.20 per year for one child...
Read MoreGetting sanctioned on Universal Credit is terrifying. Your payment drops or stops completely. You’ve still got rent to pay and kids to feed. And you’re not sure what you did wrong or how to fix...
Read MoreMillions of pounds in benefits go unclaimed every year in the UK. According to Turn2us, people who use their benefits calculator and go on to claim receive an average of £5,320 per year that they...
Read MoreWhen you’re on benefits, you need a bank account that works for you, not against you. No monthly fees eating into your limited income. No overdraft charges when money’s tight. No credit checks will reject...
Read MoreCouncil Tax Reduction (sometimes called Council Tax Support) can reduce your council tax bill by up to 100%. Yet millions of people who qualify don’t claim it. According to GOV.UK, you could be eligible if...
Read MoreMeta Description: Find the best Secret Santa ideas UK on a budget with 60+ gifts under £5, £10, £15 and £20. Perfect for work, family, and friends – thoughtful presents that won’t break the bank....
Read MoreLet me tell you about my worst Christmas financially. I spent £800 on presents, food, and activities. Maxed out my credit card, thinking, “I’ll sort it in January.” January came. The credit card bill arrived....
Read MoreChristmas activities can cost a fortune, can’t they? £60 for a Santa grotto. £80 for a Christmas show. £100 for an ice-skating trip for four. Before you know it, you’ve spent £300 on Christmas activities...
Read MoreLet me be honest: Buying cheap Christmas presents that don’t look cheap is an art form. You don’t want to look tight. But you also can’t afford to spend £50 on everyone when you’ve got...
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