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5 money saving tips to reduce childcare cost
1. Make sure you register for childcare vouchers
If your employer offers childcare vouchers, make sure you’re a member of the scheme they provide, so that you get the best value from your claim.
These vouchers can be used on�numerous types of care, including nursery, after-school activities and boarding school.
2. [...]
Budgeting
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:28:30 +0000
Childcare costs are rising
Daycare Trust has published a report on the typical childcare costs for 2010. The findings show that:
Average costs for 25 hours a week of childcare costs �88 in England, which is 50% more than the average part time earnings of �153 per week
Parents in London can pay up to �11,050 per year [...]
Debt News
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:28:24 +0000
This time it�s the cost of healthy living
Although food generally only accounts for 12% of household spending, the increase in the price of vegetables and mineral water is going to put a strain on living healthily on a budget. This is in stark contrast from the market a year ago when vegetables were dropping in [...]
Debt News
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:28:25 +0000
5 tips to cut the costs of your�fuel bill
With�fuel prices set to increase, why not follow Payplan’s money saving tips to help reduce your petrol or diesel�costs.
1. Find the cheapest petrol near you
You can find the cheapest petrol and diesel�prices nearest to�where you live by visiting www.petrolprices.com.
2. Use a customer loyalty card
Many supermarkets offer the [...]
Budgeting
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:27:26 +0000
Petrol prices will reach �1.26 a litre by 2011
Presently, it costs �7 more to fill up the tank of an average car than it did a year ago. This is yet another petrol�price increase which will hit consumers, after the recent announcement that bread and gas prices will also increase.
The Retail Motor Industry (RMI) has [...]
Debt News
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:56 +0000
The Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3) has released new figures which state that holidaymakers will take seven months to pay back the average sum of over �1000 they borrowed to pay for their holiday.
Debt News
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:27:56 +0000
5�ways to save if you live alone
Although living alone can have its advantages, it can also lead to financial difficulties. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation�s research showed that it would cost a single person �14,400 a year to reach a basic standard of living.
Follow Payplan�s 5 top money saving tips to reduce living expenses:
1. Mortgage
Couples�are�at an�advantage�as [...]
Budgeting
Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:30:11 +0000
The school holidays have arrived yet again, but with family day tickets to major attractions costing more than �100, it is prudent to check for alternatives. Here are some handy money saving tips from Payplan to cut the cost of your summer holiday, but still allowing your children to have a fun filled six week break and reducing their boredom at home.
Budgeting
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:24:48 +0000
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne is preparing an Office for Tax Simplification to reduce the 11,000 page tax code; due to Britain having one of the most complex tax codes in the world.
It is hoped that the tax code will become more readable and more people will understand the tax laws they are being asked to comply with.
Financial News
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:16:54 +0000
The regulator's latest changes to the way lenders should treat customers in arrears � particularly the requirement for lenders to consider all options before starting action to repossess a property � are to be welcomed.
Debt News
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:50:46 +0000
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