Money Matters

Information about benefits, budgeting and financial planning for working parents. Articles explain tax credits, childcare costs, government schemes and ways to manage household expenses.

All About the Child Trust Fund

The Child Trust Fund gives eligible UK children a government-backed savings account that grows tax-free until they turn 18.

Buying Child Care Vouchers

Childcare vouchers closed to new applicants in 2018, but existing users can keep them if they stay with the same employer.

Child Benefit Explained

How much child benefit you can get, who qualifies, and how payments work in the UK.

Coping with Redundancy as a Working Mum

Practical ways for working mums to handle job loss without letting it derail family life and emotional wellbeing.

Free Child Care Places for 3 and 4 Year Olds

All 3 and 4 year olds in England get free part-time nursery places, here's how it works and where you can use it.

Getting Your Tax Credits Entitlement

Check if you qualify for tax credits and see how much extra money your family could receive from the government.

How to Reduce Your Bills

Cut unnecessary spending like streaming services and gym memberships, then find better deals to free up cash in your budget.

Paying for Breakfast Clubs and After School Clubs

Find out what breakfast and after-school clubs cost and how to get help paying for them at your child's school.

Planning a Budget as a Working Mum

Working mums can take control of their family budget by tracking income and splitting spending into clear categories.

Pocket Money: When Is Enough Enough?

Help your child develop a healthy relationship with money by figuring out when and how to start giving them pocket money.

School Costs: Music lessons, Activities, Trips

State school is free, but music lessons, uniforms, trips and activities quickly add up to hundreds of pounds per term.

Taking on Extra Work

See if taking on extra work is worth the effort by weighing up the tax, childcare costs and impact on your family life.

What Are Free Entitlements?

Free entitlements help single parents cover costs like childcare, education, and transport for their children.