Energy Saving Tips Energy, alongside inflation, cost-of-living, and crisis, is a word you’re probably sick of hearing at this point. With the current energy crisis and rising inflation costs, it feels like you can’t turn anywhere without another headline about the rising costs. Well, this is another one of those articles… However, rather than blast…
MoneyPlus money saving guide to owning a pet 2022 A pet is for life not just for Christmas… and so are the costs. Having a furry friend in your life can be a joy but it isn’t unfortunately one that comes with a price tag. MoneyPlus have created a complete guide to the costs and…
Five tips for saving on your weekly shop Doing the weekly food shop rarely comes with many surprises, but over the last few months, many got an unwelcome shock when their usual weekly shop came with an unusual price tag. Food bills are predicted to rise by £454 this year, higher than previous predictions. Back…
Understanding Liz Truss’ new energy plan Among the cost-of-living crisis and the mountain of headlines surrounding it. The recent conversative leadership race has finally come to an end with MP Lizz Truss announced on 5/9/2022 to be the next leader of the Tory party and prime minister of England. While this means a lot of…
Tips for paying your priority bills in 2022 With rising living costs, it’s becoming harder to keep up with household bills. As costs put a squeeze on household finances, paying your priority bills has become the main financial goal of 2022. What are priority bills? Priority bills are those that carry the most serious consequences…
Tips for budgeting during a recession When it comes to your finances, the best thing you can do is be prepared. No matter how well you think you are doing, unexpected bills can still crop up. This winter, the UK cost-of-living crisis is set to worsen, with energy bills expected to rise as high as…
Latest internal statistics at MoneyPlus show a sharp rise in cost of living related enquires and predict further rises later in 2022.
Why #debtawarenessweek matters more than ever before It doesn’t matter which rock you have spent the last few months living under, chances are debt, and the rising cost of living prices have found their way to you. 2022 is the year where debt discussion is more vital than ever before. What has, for many, either…
Best free money saving apps in 2022 We all need a break from rising costs. In a year of constant price hikes and inflation where even the Tesco meal deal isn’t safe, we could all do with some free stuff! So, during #debtawarenessweek we here at MoneyPlus thought we’d highlight some great free apps, that…
Credit scores In its essence, a credit score is a number that lenders (banks, car finance dealers etc.) use to determine the risk associated with loaning money to someone. These lenders decide how much they’re willing to loan you (and at what interest rate) based on your credit score – it can also be checked by landlords…
Pensions Pensions are one of the most important things to build up when you’re of working age, but many of us don’t even think about them until the time comes to claim them. Think of a pension as a type of long-term savings plan (actually, that’s exactly what it is). It’s one of the most…
Saving & Budgeting Knowing the difference between your income and outgoings may seem simple enough, but it’s really the best place to start – even overestimating by a few pounds could blow your budget out of whack. Let’s take a look at the different things you can do to help organise your finances… 1. Set…