According to the Government, only 312,000 people, out of the 3.5 million who are eligible, have participated in an saving scheme which could earn them a 50% interest rate. The scheme known as ‘Help to Save’ rewards low income earners who save from £1 to £50 per month, even if they are claiming pension credits of universal credit. To find out more, please see our Finance page.
Come April 1st, there will be several price increases. For further information, please visit our ‘Alerts’ page. If you act now, you might be able to avoid them!
If you want to find out how to make savings on goods and services, and also how to stay ahead of the scammers, why not subscribe to the Money Saving Expert’s newsletter? Follow this link for further information.
Where are the cheapest places to buy petrol in the Harrogate district? Could you be paying more than you need to to fill up your tank? At a time, when lots of people are trying to save money on their weekly budget, here is a website which will help you make savings when you buy petrol. Click here to find out more.
The Financial Savings Compensation Scheme has increased its limit for protection from January 30th 2017. The previous compensation limit for people with money in banks, building societies and credit unions was £75,000. For further details visit our ‘Alerts’ page.
It’s that time of year when financial matters come to the fore ….. household insurance, car insurance and energy supplies are just some of the things which may be occupying your mind. Not to mention, trying to make the most of your savings. Help is at hand. Paul Lewis, the financial advisor, who appears on BBC television, Money Box on the radio and writes a column in the Radio Times, is offering advice in the latest issue of InTouch newsletter.
Some of you will be aware of the Money Saving Expert (MSE) website. If not, now is a good time to explore the site and see how you can save money. You will find several references to the MSE website on the Forum’s webpages. If you are keen to find out about the latest offers and discounts etc, as well as receive alerts about the latest scams, you can also sign up for the weekly newsletters, which have been highly recommended by various consumer groups.
It’s that time of year ….. nearly the end of the current tax year – Spring is in the air – and it’s time to get enthusiastic about holidays and new ventures, but these could involve financial expenditure. Make sure you’re making the most of your money by reading about money saving tips from the Money Saving Expert.