Shutterstock MoneyWeek • 20th March 2025 Childcare costs drop 56% - but not for everyone Families in England have seen a significant reduction in childcare costs in the first year after the government rolled out free childcare hours for children under three.
Shutterstock MoneyWeek • 4th December 2024 Parents face £1,000 'nanny tax' – how to afford it Hiring a nanny is about to become even more of an expensive hassle for families. Here's how to cut costs
Shutterstock The Sun • 14th November 2024 Thousands could be missing out on £2,212 going unclaimed - how to check The government is urging 18 to 22-year-olds to come forward and claim an account with an average £2,212 waiting for them.
Shutterstock The Daily Mail • 24th March 2024 How to help your child raise £500,000 for their first home A baby born today would need more than £500,000 to buy their first home when they reach 31 – the average age of first-time buyers.
Shutterstock This Is Money • 18th November 2023 How do I stop my children blowing grandma's fortune before they're 25? My grandmother died at the age of 93. I've learnt a lot about estate planning from her will. Here's what you need to know.
This is Money • 22nd October 2022 Why do children get worse returns on Isas than adults? There's an anomaly in the savings market. Adult ISAs are enjoying rate rises but children's accounts are being overlooked.
Magda Ehlers MoneyWeek • 6th July 2022 How to cut the cost of childcare Childcare is expensive, yet few people are drawing upon all the government support they are entitled to.
Shutterstock The Mail on Sunday • 14th March 2022 The best green or ethical places to invest a Junior Isa Many of us tuck money away for our children and grandchildren in the hope it will help give them a brighter future. But by investing the money ethically, you could also help ensure it is shaping the world into a better place for them.
Shutterstock The Mail on Sunday • 14th March 2021 Invest now to give your child a golden future Junior ISAs are a great way to save for your child without having to worry about paying tax on the growth.
MoneyWeek • 26th January 2021 Tax returns: make sure you declare child benefit If you owe HMRC a repayment of child benefit cash, you need to act quickly or you could face a fine.
NerdWallet • 9th December 2020 Kids' Bank Cards: How Do They Work? If you’d rather your child didn’t carry cash, a kid’s bank card or spending card could be a good solution.
NerdWallet • 9th December 2020 Student Bank Accounts: Why They're Worth Considering Offering interest-free overdrafts and rewards, a student bank account can really help your finances while you are at university.
Shutterstock MoneyWeek • 31st August 2020 Child trust funds are about to bring a windfall for teenagers With the first child trust funds set to mature in September teenagers are going to get their hands on a total of around £6bn. So what should they do with it?
Good Housekeeping • 1st April 2020 The Bank of Mum and Dad gets tough Supporting your children as they get started in their adult lives doesn’t have to mean putting your own financial future at risk. Here is how to get the balance right.
Shutterstock Moneywise • 2nd March 2020 Give your savings some welly with the right ISA Whether you are building a nest egg for your children, buying a home or boosting your pension, there is an ISA that can help.
Moneywise • 1st February 2020 Eight ways to make private school education affordable Can’t afford to send your child to a private school? Think laterally, and you may be surprised to find that it is more affordable then you imagine.
The Sunday Times • 15th December 2019 Stuck for children’s Christmas presents? Give the gift of saving We will spend an average of £300 each on gifts this year, according to American Express. But research by toy firm Toca Boca found that a third of children’s presents are never played with again after Christmas Day. So, rather than buying something that will be cast aside before the last mince pie has been eaten, why not invest that money instead?