Talking money and planning your financial future
November 8th to 12th 2021 was Talk Money Week, an event organised by the Money & Pensions Service to encourage people to open up and start having conversations about financial matters.
Talking Money
We have come to the end of Talk Money Week, and I was delighted that we were able to address so many of the concerns raised by our friends in the Police.
Autumn Budget 2021: Public sector pay freeze lifted
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a planned increase in pay for public sector workers in the Budget.
From stamp duty to savings: planning to buy your first home
To help you plan your first steps on the property ladder, we look at market trends, schemes and services that will help you make the most of your money.
Class A Scuttle – October 2021
When I write these blogs, I usually focus on my own life events, my family, and money rather than our members. This time is different because of an opportunity I was given recently, so please forgive my digression.
New protractor? Return to school is a repeated, protracted expense, more like – Sept 2021
It’s the end of September, which means I have survived another year’s “return to school” challenge.
The Latest Buzz – July 2021
I have learned a lot from bees. I started keeping bees for almost entirely selfish reasons. I love honey and my late neighbour, a longstanding beekeeper, encouraged me to stop raiding his supplies, and start building my own.
“Neither a lender nor a borrower be” – June 2021
I keep finding myself saying things to my two children that my parents said to me and my siblings as we were growing up.
My New (Tax) Year’s Resolutions – April 2021
It was great to finally see some family and friends over Easter after the long winter lockdown and the sunshine on Sunday really helped lift my spirits.
Saving for future plans and your family’s financial security
Getting into good savings habits can help you achieve financial security and reach all sorts of life goals, from going on holiday (when restrictions are eased and you have more freedom to travel) to buying a home.
