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Universal credit is a controversial new benefit designed to simplify the welfare system. It combines six benefits into one single payment, but the roll-out has been plagued by delays to payments, which have left tens of thousands of vulnerable people in rental arrears and some even dependent on food banks.
Local Facebook selling groups and Facebook Marketplace are taking over from eBay as the place to earn cash flogging unwanted stuff in your area. The best bit is there are NO fees, so the profit's all yours.
Taking a day to cut your bills, treating it like a job, saves many people £1,000s over the year. And unless you earn £100,000s, that's the best paid day of the year.
The UK's exit from the EU has now been delayed until as late as 31 October. This once-in-a-generation event – originally due to take place on 29 March – will affect everyone in the UK, their finances and their consumer rights. But with MPs repeatedly rejecting a possible deal on our future relationship, much remains up in the air. Here we give you the facts where there are facts – and MSE founder Martin Lewis's risk analysis where there aren't.
Airbnb and other sites could help make you £10,000s from letting your home or spare room temporarily to holidaymakers.
Product development's big business. By checking items work and verifying marketing claims, companies boost sales. Add the power of word-of-mouth recommendations, and it's clear why they're happy for you to test goodies for nowt.
If you've a computer or smartphone, there are a host of ways to boost your coffers – some are quick, others slow-burners. You could earn £1,000s/year by clicking and swiping, with no special skill needed.
The sobering statistic is around one child in 29 loses a parent before they grow up. Sadly, the grief and misery are often compounded by a loss of income causing financial crisis – but life insurance is one of the cheapest ways to protect your family's finances if the worst happens.
There are scores of legit ways to earn extra money, whether selling stuff, working from home or using the web. After all, no matter how good a MoneySaver you are, a little bit more money's always useful.
Walking away with someone else's luggage could bag you big bucks. It's all about buying people's unclaimed suitcases, via lost luggage auctions.
If you're over 50, or about to get there, your money world goes through some big changes. So sort your finances now – the older you get, the more your cash needs to look after you.
If you're married or in a civil partnership, you may be entitled to a £1,150 tax break called the marriage tax allowance – but around 700,000 couples are still missing out.
It's tough enough to know what to do when someone dies, whether a loved one or family member - and that's even before bureaucratic and financial issues. This checklist features crucial tips to make things easier.
Death can cause financial tragedies as well as grief. Yet planning for the end isn't about being morbid. It's about making crucial financial preparations to lessen the impact when it happens.
Babies are as costly as they are cute. Your wallet starts to take the hit even before your prince or princess arrives, so prepare your finances as early as possible.
Willing to give views on politics, washing-up liquid or what goes on between your bedsheets? If so, it's possible to earn £100s a year, without any special skill or talent.
Ignore newspaper headlines about students leaving university with £50,000 of debt. That's a mostly meaningless figure. What counts is how much you'll repay; for some that's far more, for others it's free.
Whether you've a wee tot or big teen, the costs of childcare can be massive. Figures show the average cost for part-time childcare is now £127/week. Yet 100,000s of working parents are missing out on £1,000s ... help with childcare costs.
Christmas is a time for exchanging gifts, sharing food and spending time with family. But there are many who are less fortunate and less able to celebrate, from those sleeping rough over the festive period to elderly people living alone.
Whatever your means, there's no need to fall into the cash-strapped, debt-ridden student stereotype. Use our tips to help your student loan go further - without a baked bean in sight.
Losing your job can be a huge financial hit, which can affect your ability to pay bills and bring about an urgent need to re-evaluate spending. If you're at risk, there are ways you can protect yourself by planning ahead.
Don't stick with your student bank after uni – loyalty can cost! Banks love fresh grads and offer exclusive deals, such as 0% overdrafts for up to three years. You'll get uni perks all over again, but this time, it could be better.
The death of a loved one is always difficult. Add to this rising funeral costs which now average £4,300 for the essentials and the aftershocks can be considerable. Increasing numbers of people are now taking out funeral plans so they know most of the cost of their funeral has been covered before they die, to ensure their family isn't left to foot a hefty bill. We help you work out if a plan is right for you and if so, what sort.
Tax credits can mean a payout, potentially in the £1,000s, even after recent cuts. Unlike many other benefits, you MUST renew them each year. Most people will now have to claim universal credit, but some can still make new child tax credit claims.
No debt problems are unsolvable. It might not be easy or quick, but there's always a route. When mental health problems are involved, some special solutions apply.
It's a simple question spilling from the lips of over four million former graduates. "If I've got extra cash, should I pay off my student loan?"
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