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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, according to new research.
Local Facebook selling groups are taking over from eBay as the place to earn cash flogging unwanted stuff in your area – and now with Facebook Marketplace having launched, it's even easier. 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 £1,000s over the year. And unless you earn more than £472,000, that's the best paid day of the year.
At 11pm on 29 March 2019, the UK is set to leave the European Union. It's a once-in-a-generation event which will affect everyone in the UK, their finances and consumer rights. But with a crucial vote by MPs on the proposed Brexit deal postponed this week and Conservative MPs set to decide whether to stick with Prime Minister Theresa May or elect a new leader, much is still up in the air. In this guide we give you the facts where there are facts – and MSE founder Martin Lewis' 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's a host of ways to boost your coffers – some are quick, others are slow-burners. You could earn £1,000s/year at home on your sofa, 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 add to your income, whether selling stuff, working from home or going online. 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.
There are bundles of tips and tricks for 16- to 25-year-olds to plot the path to financial independence without getting ripped off.
Are you married or in a civil partnership? If so you may be entitled to a £900 tax break called the marriage tax allowance. Yet about one million couples are still missing out. It's free money, so worth checking – and you can now qualify even if your partner has passed away.
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 they arrive, so prepare your finances as early as possible.
The cost of raising a child to 21 is estimated at £230,000 – a wail-inducing sum. Yet whether you're starting a family or in the midst of one, there are loads of tips 'n' tricks to save.
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. 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.
Been made redundant? You’ll hopefully find new work quickly, but losing your job can be a huge financial hit. It can affect your ability to pay bills and bring about an urgent need to re-evaluate spending.
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 to deal with and this can be compounded by funeral costs of up to £4,300 on average. 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 take you through all you need to know.
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 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.
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