The UK’s largest provider of grants to low-income families raising disabled and seriously ill children and young people, Family Fund, reports feedback from families on the significant costs involved with raising a disabled or seriously ill child. Mandy received a grant from Family Fund last year, she said: “Thank you for the grant towards some […]
Category: Finance
How to cut the cost of divorce without legal aid
Many divorces are dragged into court because the two parties involved simply can not comprehend the pointlessness of a court battle. A lawyer in the spa town of Bath was the first English solicitor to divorce work at a fixed fee. He is now making it clear to potential divorcing couples that the removal of […]
Parents share financial education tips Moneysupermarket Superkid Savers
MoneySupermarket is the leading comparison site in the UK, and they have recently been seeking advice from bloggers on parenting about how to educate children about savings and financial responsibility. This is part of a new campaign which the company has launched, which is entitled SuperKid Savers. As part of the campaign parents are going […]
£4,000 a year to send kids to school according to new survey
What every parent already knows – the cost of uniforms, stationery, transport, lunches and day trips all adds up, leaving parents thousands of pounds out of pocket. Figures from Savoo.co.uk reveal that mums and dads spend an average of £3,978.40 a year per child on school essentials. The research shows that the typical school uniform […]
Lives saved in Southern Sudan thanks to Internet campaign
Just about a year ago, Southern Sudan announced that they were becoming an independent nation. It was hoped that after years of civil war the country would be able to start again and enjoy a better future. Unfortunately, the reality is rather more grim and the situation in the country is still as poverty stricken […]
The Value of Dads
With Father’s Day coming up, we’ve been thinking about how much our dads do for us. Not only do they hold down jobs, keep the garden immaculate and are your household’s resident handyman, but they’re also great role models and are always there for us. If our dads weren’t here, we’d be lost without them. […]
Child benefit cuts not as harsh as expected
It is estimated that around 400,000 parents in the United Kingdom are going to be faced with a higher marginal tax level then millionaires. George Osborne originally planned to significantly cut Child Benefit, however in his recent budget announcement, the cuts were not as significant as expected. For parents who earn over £50,000 a year […]
Financing your child once they’ve left for university
It can be a trying time for parents when their child leaves for university. Your child is growing up fast and will have control over their personal finances for perhaps the first time. When this day finally arrives, the question on every parent’s mind is just how much independence they should allow their child and […]
The Benefits of Conservatories for Families
Installing a conservatory on your home is an excellent thing to do. It adds a light and airy space to your home. Many people think of it just as a way to add a sun lounge, but in fact, it can be so much more than just a sun room. Helping You Keep warm in […]
The Curse of Uninsured Drivers
The Department of Transport’s biggest ever clampdown on uninsured vehicles started on June 20th. In a well-advertised campaign, new legislation has been brought in to stop drivers keeping their vehicles parked up after their insurance has lapsed. They must know fill in the correct documentation to say the car is off the road, if this […]