Being a parent is hugely costly and I’ve often wondered how single-parent families cope not only emotionally but also financially… Sure there are the general living costs such as gas, electricity, water, food, clothing and such like, not to mention childcare if you are a working parent, but then there’s all the other stuff; Christmas, birthdays, the toys, the entertainment, the days out, all of which on only one wage rather than two must be extremely difficult. Did you know that 25% of families within the UK are ‘single-parent families’? Nine out of ten of these are run by single…
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Nobody is perfect in this life, especially when it comes to finance. Nonetheless, while there are a number of mistakes that will cause very little damage, others will lead to major problems. Avoiding the big pitfalls is essential if you wish to truly unlock the door to a brighter financial future. So, what are the mistakes that you’ve been making and how can you rectify them? Let’s take a look. Accepting The Services You Have Nobody should feel guilty about spending money on the essential items that make daily life feel more comfortable. Unfortunately, millions are guilty of accepting the…
If you’re the parent of a teenager, then you’ll appreciate that this can be a very important time in their lives. Not only are they sometimes a hormonal wreck, but they’re also faced with tackling everything from exams to learning to how to drive and handling the life lessons we all go through at this age. You’ll also want to support them as well as you can to help put them in good stead for later life, and as such, it can be a good idea to teach them a little about financial responsibility. While there’s the basic – but…