- Cosmetic surgery – now affordable to many
Cosmetic surgery has become much more popular in recent years as domestic wealth has increased. Having a nip and tuck or a nose job is no longer the preserve of the rich and famous – in fact it’s now an affordable dream for many ordina...
- Financing your child’s education – higher education
Student fees are no longer paid for by the government, which makes going to university an expensive business nowadays. The majority of students find themselves in some kind of debt by the time they reach graduation, with many of them owing in exce...
- Financing your child’s education – pre-school and school
Your child’s education is vitally important but doesn’t come cheap. From the age of three or four, they’ll enter the education system and may still be studying by the time they’re in their early to mid twenties. Further and...
- Guide to second-hand car buying
With a used car you never know what you’re getting as the car will have a history and you can’t always be certain what that history is. However, second-hand and nearly new cars can be excellent value for money and there are plenty of r...
- Funeral costs
Losing a loved one is a very traumatic experience. Furthermore, practical worries such as how to arrange and pay for the funeral often add to the stress, particularly as funerals tend to be rather costly affairs. Follow this introductory guide to ...
- Retirement benefits
With the media attention surrounding the pensions crisis and the pensions gap over recent years, most of us have heard the warnings about the need to save more for retirement. However, for some people it’s too late. Already retired, they&rsq...
- Illness/Injury benefits
The government has a range of benefits to support people who are not able to work due to illness or injury. Below are some of the key types of benefit available.
Statutory sick pay (SSP)
Many employers offer their...
- Government assistance for families
Children are an expensive business so it’s no wonder that many people struggle to make ends meet when bringing up a family. Here’s some information on benefits that you could be entitled to. Some are available to almost all parents, wh...
- Unemployment benefits
There are government benefits available to support people who’re in the unfortunate situation of being out of work. They don’t amount to a great deal of money, but can provide a basic income to live on during a period of unemployment. ...
- Getting help if you’re on a low income
Many people in the UK are having to get by on low incomes and it can be a real struggle. However, there are certain government benefits that can help people in such situations, supplementing their income to help them support themselves and their d...
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