Cost of Living Tips, advice and help on how to access benefits, save money, control stress and manage bills Latest articles Spring Budget predictions – and how new policies will affect parents Will 'unfair' Child Benefit charges be scrapped in the spring Budget? Will the Household Support Fund be extended in the spring Budget? Energy price cap – is now a good time to switch tariffs? New energy measures that could save families over £200 Britain's Coupon Kid: World Book Day on the cheap – money saving hacks and freebies Martin Lewis urges parents to spend £1 on their child now – to get future bonuses Warning over missing £299 Cost of Living payments as families 'must act' tomorrow Universal Credit increase coming in weeks – find out how much you'll get Cash boost for anyone claiming Child Benefit – coming in weeks Benefits and payments All the September payments to help families UK benefits and financial support for single parents in 2024 Making ends meet can be difficult these days, especially for single parents. Find out what… Am I eligible for the Household Support Fund and how do I apply? Struggling families can claim free cash from their local council during the cost of living… Are you eligible for the £300 autumn Cost of Living payment? The second instalment of the £900 Cost of Living cash handout will be landing soon, here's… £300 Cost of Living payment from DWP expected in bank accounts 'within weeks' Everything you need to know about the second Cost of Living payment, worth £300, paid from… All the benefits parents could be entitled to over the school summer holidays If you're struggling during the 6-week summer break, make sure you know about all of these… Chat about benefits in our Forum Talk about what's going on with your money, with other parents like you Start chatting now! Budget and money-saving tips Martin Lewis urges families to check now if they're eligible for £200 towards school uniform costs – as deadline nears Families are urged to check if they're entitled to help with the cost of school uniforms as… 8 key financial changes in August: how they will affect you From Universal Credit new rules to interest rates, here's everything you need to know for August How to create a family budget Trying to take charge of your money? We've put together a step-by-step guide to creating a… 9 money-saving hacks for new and expectant parents Having a baby is wonderful, but it’s also expensive. 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There are calls from local councils and children's charities across the country to extend… Energy price cap – is now a good time to switch tariffs? The government's new energy price cap could cut energy bills by £200 – but is now a good… New energy measures that could save families over £200 The government's new energy price cap could cut energy bills by £200 – see if you're affected Britain's Coupon Kid: World Book Day on the cheap – money saving hacks and freebies It’s perhaps the only day that you’ll see Harry Potter, Alice In Wonderland and Gangsta… Martin Lewis urges parents to spend £1 on their child now – to get future bonuses Paying in a quid now could help secure your child's future AND get them free money, the… Warning over missing £299 Cost of Living payments as families 'must act' tomorrow Households have been told to inform the DWP from Friday if they haven't yet had their… Universal Credit increase coming in weeks – find out how much you'll get Families claiming Universal Credit could receive over £900 extra a year, depending on circumstances Cash boost for anyone claiming Child Benefit – coming in weeks Parents and carers who are entitled to Child Benefit will see extra money in their bank… Martin Lewis shares simple way to save on NHS prescriptions – as one million overpaying Almost one million people are missing out on prescription savings – and there's a cheaper… All the benefits and cash boosts to come in March 2024 as Cost of Living payments end Families could be due extra help in the form of benefit payments, cash schemes and… Low-income families urged to apply for cash boost before it's too late The Household Support Fund (HSF) has helped millions of households over the past couple of… The DWP benefits being paid early this Easter – including Child Benefit and Universal Credit The Easter holidays mean thousands will be paid benefits, including Child Benefit and… Payments worth £4k available for low-income families – to help with cost of living Struggling families could be entitled to cash boosts to help with food costs, energy bills,… The 28 best meal deals for February half term 2024: From Asda cafe to Angus Steakhouse, Bella Italia and more The school holidays can be expensive. Take advantage of meal deals from fantastic pubs,… Martin Lewis shares tip that could bag you £200 free cash – deals are back! The Money Saving Expert's favourite hack has made a comeback – and it could help you land… Calls for maternity pay to be doubled as mums are skipping meals and taking drastic measures to get by Some new mums are going without food and heating because they can't afford to live on maternity pay All parents of 2 year olds to get their code for 15 hours free childcare Working parents waiting for their reconfirmation window will be issued with a code through… Struggling families can get £450 towards the rising cost of living There are just a few weeks left to claim the cash, which is being distributed to low-income… Save money on food 7 ways to save money on food Take control of your food budget during the cost of living crisis with our useful food… 1 mum's 5 family traybakes for £25 We need all the help we can get with feeding our families for less right now ... and who… How to do your weekly food shop for under £20 Poverty campaigner Jack Monroe has shared how to keep your weekly food shopping costs to an… 5 energy-boosting meals #ad Phew, there’s a LOT to learn at school. Making sure your child eats a wide variety of… Budget batch cooking recipes Batch cooking saves time and money and means less food is wasted. Get easy batch cooking recipes Cheap easy family recipes From tasty pasta bakes to hearty soups and casseroles, these dishes will please your crew Cope with money stress How to cope with the cost of living anxiety Get more help with anxiety Get advice on talking to your kids about money More family budgeting tips We have everything from super scrimping saves to debt advice, to help you get a handle on your money Start saving now! Back to school savings 4 reasons you'll love M&S school uniform 13 back-to-school savings tips Kitting the kids out for a new school term doesn't have to cost a small fortune. These… Martin Lewis gap year warning The Money Saving Expert has this message for parents concerned about their finances ... 12 tips for buying uniforms Money-saving uniform hacks
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