Small business loan – how a credit union can kickstart your project
Reading Time: 3 minutesHave you got a project of passion? Are you wanting to build something for yourself? Well here at South Manchester Credit Union we can support you with a small buisness loan. We all have different goals in life, there is no one-size-fits-all policy. To venture out and set up your own business is one of […]
Side Hustles – Everything you need to know
Reading Time: 4 minutesSide hustles are becoming more and more popular in the UK every day. The good news is, it’s never been easier to start earning some extra income. We’ll run you through all you need to know about side hustles so you can get yourself started. Looking to increase your income? Boosting income is something many […]
5 creative ways to save for a house deposit
Reading Time: 5 minutesMany of our members tell us that their dream is to own their own home and they are using our financial coaching and credit union accounts to save for a house. Saving money can be tough, especially when saving towards a bigger goal like a house deposit, car, or whatever you have planned for your […]
Go green with our Green Loan
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe launched our Green Loan over a year ago and since then, we have helped our members make a switch to a more sustainable way of living. People often worry about the cost of going green, as installing new systems in your house can be very expensive, however, we thought we would show you just how much […]
How to save money booking a holiday
Reading Time: 4 minutesHow to save money booking a holiday is a question we all want the answer too. We are all looking forward to some time off this summer; relaxing on the beach, exploring the sights and all the while surrounded by friends and loved ones. Summer holidays can quickly become very expensive, especially If you are […]
Save more on food and fun with TopCashback
Reading Time: 3 minutes“I use TopCashBack every time I shop online… it ensures that I am always looking for the best deals” – Vick, Senior Financial Inclusion Officer at Southway Housing Finding the best deals wherever you shop can be a challenge. Whether you’re doing a weekly food shop, looking for new house furniture, or out looking for […]
Cash is King – Julie’s Top Money Tips
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the old saying goes, “cash is king”, however, as times have moved on. With card and contactless payments becoming much more popular, it seems that cash is no longer king. Well not if you ask Julie, and her top money tips. When it comes to budgeting, many people simply don’t use enough cash to […]
From takeaways to holidays – Marcus’ Money Saving Tip
Reading Time: 2 minutesWant to save some money for your holidays read on to see Marcus’s money saving tip. “I’ve probably saved around £500 a month for the past couple of years” – Marcus Simplifying your expenses Kebabs, burgers, fried chicken, Chinese – when it comes to takeaways, we’ve all got a favourite; if anyone’s interested, I’m […]
How to save £1,378 in a year – Rachel and Heaven’s Top Tip
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe asked our members their best tips on how to save. “By the end of the year you will have £1,378” – Rachel When it comes to saving money, I’m sure we’re all thinking a similar thing – it’s hard! Well, it really doesn’t have to be. Saving can become a regular habit. Just like […]
How can you save money
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe are all feeling the pinch of rising energy bills and fuel prices.These raising costs are out of our control, in an attempt to combat this we can look at adjusting what is in our control. So how can you save money? We have gathered a list of 10 actions you can take in order […]
