Shortly before Christmas I vowed to take part in the Worx DIY Xmas challenge. The power tool manufacture was encouraging parents to make at least one present for their children and I was only too happy to oblige by making a pair of stilts. At the time I promised I’d write a follow-up post to
In her first guest post of 2015, Standard Life family finance expert Julie Hutchison tackles the thorrny issue of child benefit. In this post, Julie not only succinctly explains how the system works, but also outlines how you can retain your child benefit by increasing your pension contributions. In early January while you were recovering
I hope you and your friends and family had a great time over Christmas and new year. Like most people you are, I suspect, feeling a little drained of cash. December is, after all, an expoensive time. #ad If you need to do something about your bank balance, you may be looking for ways to
This Christmas I’m doing something a little different. I’m taking part in a challenge to make my kids a Christmas present. The challenge has been set by power tool manufacturer Worx. While accepting that kids will be given presents that were purchased for them, the company is encouraging parents to try and make at least
I don’t know about you, but I live in fear of the day my children pass their driving test. It’s a rite of passage and, in a bizarre paradox, my wife and I will encourage them to learn to drive. Even so, that is essentially the day the apron ties will be cut. Part of
