How much does a first car cost?
Want to know how much first cars really cost? We’ve broken down all the expenses for you… Let’s get you prepared for buying your first car! When you’re ready to purchase your car, the biggest factor is understanding the cost. Of course, you’ve got the car’s initial price tag, but you’ll quickly find out that’s […]
Get your finances in shape and start saving this lockdown!
During the first lockdown, we saw many Mancunians make the most of isolation and turn it into an opportunity to save. Now we see ourselves in a similar situation… so why not use it to our financial advantage? Since bars, restaurants, hairdressers and many more businesses are closed, we’re in a rare position of having […]
What children want this Christmas
This Christmas we put together a competition to ask local children the one thing they wanted this Christmas. We had a lot of great entries and we got an insight into what little ones want for Christmas – let’s have a look! Top gadgets Now we know children can be expensive and proof is in […]
Make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
As the end of November approaches, so does Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year, Black Friday falls on the 27th November and Cyber Monday on the 30th November. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two days where retailers offer huge discounts. The trend started in America and they’re considered to be the shopping days after […]
Buying a Bike in South Manchester
For many Mancunians, this period of Lockdown has fostered new hobbies and rejuvenated passions for old ones. At first, we were limited to one hour of exercise per day, much of this resulted in people exercising from home, in our local parks or across our once cobbled streets. As the fog demists and we gradually […]
How to prepare for life after lockdown
As countries begin to ease lockdown measures, we start to imagine what the new normal will be. In many ways being apart has brought us together and shone a light on the people whose work keeps our society running. Coming out of lockdown means we have passed the peak. But what new challenges will we […]
Disappointed holiday makers become happy campers
With thousands of flights cancelled, Brits looking for a holiday are now turning to domestic tourism. It is no surprise that camping and holiday parks are proving to be appealing with their generously sized pitches spread over large, rural locations. Campsites have been one of the many types of business to take a hit during […]
Six things you should know living in lockdown
The whole country is now in living in lockdown. But what does this mean? How has it affected your plans? Will you be refunded for things you’ve missed out on? Are places still open? This blog explains few things and gives you useful information you may need for lockdown life. Some places are still open […]
Mastering your finances in 2020
The end of January is upon us, and we’ve managed to make it to the end of the first month of the new year. Many of us will be glad to see the back of this month as it can seem like an age since the last payday. So without further ado, I’m going to […]
1p Saving Challenge: Save £667.95 in a year! With free printable
Who’s up for the 1p Saving Challenge? Skint Dad brought this saving tip to light and what a tip it is if it’s continued for an entire year! The challenge starts off by saving 1p on the first day, 2p on the second day, 3p on the third, and, well, you get the point. The […]
