Money Wellness

Cost of living

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    49% of working adults have changed their retirement plans due to cost of living crisis

    49% of working adults have changed their retirement plans because of the cost-of-living crisis, a new study shows.

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    Millions of low earners set to be worse off after the budget

    Low earners face paying income tax in the coming years after the chancellor chose to keep the personal tax allowance frozen in his budget yesterday

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    Chancellor accused of turning his back on the poor

    Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget has been met with criticism that it favours the rich while offering little respite to the UK’s poorest households. Find out what’s being said and why national insurance cuts don't help the poor.

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    5 meals for your family that cost less than a fiver

    In the wake of the Kellogg's CEO's irresponsible comments, we've found some affordable healthy meals for you and your family.

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    How the cost of living crisis is impacting Wales

    Families across Wales have been experiencing hardship across the winter. Find out how you can get help to buy essentials and with bills if you live in Wales.

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    2020s set to be second decade in a row without recovery in living standards

    Research shows what the latest economic forecasts mean for households across the UK ahead of Wednesday’s Spring budget.

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    Stamps set to increase in price again

    The price of first- and second-class stamps are set to rise again from 2 April

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    What would cutting the summer holidays to four weeks mean for childcare costs?

    Find out how proposed school holiday plans might affect childcare costs, and whether you're accessing all the help available.

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    6 things we’d like to see in the spring budget to help financially vulnerable households

    This time next week, Jeremy Hunt will have delivered his spring budget. Here's some changes we'd like to see to support millions of financially vulnerable households

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    Poorest households have less than £1,000 in savings

    The Resolution Foundation warns the cost-of-living crisis is stopping poorest households from building up financial resilience. Find out if you're eligible for a Help to Save account.

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