As the summer sun begins to heat up, so do the prices of family outings. But just because the weather is getting warmer doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune to have fun. Many supermarkets and restaurants are offering discounted kids' meals throughout the summer holidays. And in some places, kids eat free!
If you’re a new parent, you might be feeling the pinch when it comes to money. Families all over the country are being affected by the current state of the economy, especially those welcoming a new little one into their lives this summer – as we all know, they’re not cheap!
If you’re looking to save money over an incredibly busy summer – especially when the kids are involved, you are probably familiar with coupons and discount codes. There are lots of ways you can reduce your spending and earn discounts at your favourite stores, such as filling out online surveys, referring friends or signing up for newsletters. With a little time and effort spent searching around, you could be saving money on your everyday purchases and self-care treats.
If you’re struggling to cover things like your weekly food shop, items you need for the home, or even to find ways to pay your rent, emergency support is available for the essentials. Charitable grants and organisations, government benefits, flexible loans and plenty more options are available to help you through difficult times.
The school summer holidays are just around the corner, and for many parents, this can be a time for stress and money worries. The cost of keeping the kids entertained for six weeks can be extortionate, but with a bit of organisation and planning, you can start saving for summer holidays.
Grocery shopping is one of the largest weekly expenses for most households in the UK. With the current economic crisis, food prices are rising at the fastest rate in eight years. In today’s blog post, we share our top tips for saving money on your weekly food bill in the UK. Follow these tips and tricks to save money on food and cut back on waste.
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and if there’s one thing that causes stress – it’s money. Over 1.5 million Brits have spiralling debt and mental health problems, according to the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. Financial and mental health are inextricably interlinked. You are likely to feel low or anxious when you have money issues. And when you are struggling with your mental health, money management is one of the first things to go.
Sky-rocketing energy and inflation rates have left millions struggling to pay for food, bills and household essentials. Chancellor Rishi Sunak released the Spring Statement 2022 just a few weeks ago – with numerous measures to combat the rising cost of living. Here at Fair for You, we believe in making finance accessible to you. Whether it’s flexible loan repayment plans or breaking down current economic events, we’ve got your back.
There are rising energy prices in the UK right now, and your bills are about to change. Europe has entered an energy crisis due to China’s demand for natural gas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the weather conditions of the last year. A record-high increase in natural gas prices has left the UK’s energy suppliers scrambling for resources.
Financial resilience is all about preparing for the worst-case scenario. You never know what’s around the corner – and you need to be financially prepared. At Fair for You, we understand that sometimes life happens, and things veer off course. Significant life events like a relationship breakdown or an unexpected illness, can have quite an impact on your finances and, more specifically, your financial security. These events might change your income, assets or debt payments, and you need to be financially resilient enough to navigate the fallout of life’s challenges.
Are you struggling to keep track of your finances? Do you find that your money doesn’t stretch far enough to cover the essentials? If any of this sounds familiar, then don’t worry! We’re here to help you understand how to improve things step by step. First things first, the term to get familiar with here is financial wellbeing. Contrary to popular belief, financial wellbeing isn’t just for people with a lot of money. Instead, financial wellbeing applies to everyone. It’s about being confident at managing your finances – something we should all be aware of. After all, poor financial wellbeing can have a knock-on effect on our mental and physical health.
It’s not always easy to talk about your finances, especially if you’re having difficulty keeping track. But by talking about money and your personal situation, you can learn to manage it better and hopefully become less worried and stressed. Here at Fair for You, we want to empower our customers to better understand their finances as a whole, and to give them access to the items they need. So in today’s post, we’re discussing the meaning behind financial wellbeing – what it is, what impacts it – and how you can take control of yours, regardless of your current financial situation.