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money saver

Feed the kids for less during the Easter holidays

Find out where you can you feed the kids for free or just £1 this Easter half-term.

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debts

We've partnered with Young Enterprise to deliver financial education to local school children

We're helping children to plan for their future by delivering money management workshops in local schools.

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cost of living

EGGciting low-cost ways to keep the kids entertained this Easter

We've put together some family activities to keep the kids entertained this Easter on a budget.

Money Wellness

National Autism Day 2 April – a personal perspective on living with autism

Jessica Reinthal Digby, HR coordinator at Money Wellness, talks about living with her autistic son, Beau.

A photo of four hands holding an autism awareness ribbon with puzzle pieces on it

debts

We offer added help and support to customers with autism

Ahead of World Autism Acceptance Day next week, we look at the added support we can offer to people with neurodiversity.

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benefits

Millions of Brits will get a £900 cost-of-living payment starting next month – are you eligible?

Department of Work and Pensions has revealed that the first of three cost-of-living payments will land next month

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housing

Interest rate rises again – what to do if you’re struggling with mortgage or rent payments

As the Bank of England votes to raise its interest rate from 4% to 4.25%, we look at what you should do if you're struggling to make your mortgage or rent payments.

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cost of living

How to cut the cost of your supermarket shop

Tips on how to cut the cost of your supermarket shop in the face of rising inflation.

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debts

Debt awareness week 20-26 March: customer success stories

To mark debt awareness week 2023, Money Wellness celebrates some of its customers' success stories that demonstrate problem debt can be defeated.

benefits

Are you eligible for free childcare following the spring budget?

We look at who is eligible to claim 30 hours free childcare under the government's new rules.

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managing your money

What the spring budget means for you

A roundup of the key announcements in Jeremy Hunt's spring budget.

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debts

Plans revealed to help people build credit file in just three months

A new pilot scheme by Experian has been launched to help people with little or no credit history build a credit file in just three months.

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cost of living

Beat the April price rises!

After a Money Wellness survey reveals over 90% of Brits are worried about April 2023 price rises, we look at how much more things are going to cost and what help is available to support people who are struggling.

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benefits

International Women’s Day: financial support for pregnant women and mums with young children

In response to a survey showing working isn't financially viable for lots of mums, we've come up with a list of financial support available to pregnant women and new mums.