Financial abuse is a form of domestic abuse. It can be very subtle and is a process of controlling a person and their finances by restricting access to their savings and monetary funds or even controlling their spending entirely. It can happen to anyone of any age and can be part of other types of abuse.
Credit: The Different Types and How To Use It Responsibly
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A refresher for existing Help to Buy ISA holders: how the 25% government bonus works. The ISA closed to new savers in November 2019 and was replaced by the Lifetime ISA.
The Lifetime ISA explained: save up to £4,000 a year with a 25% government bonus for a first home or retirement, who is eligible and when withdrawals are penalty-free.
How the Help to Buy equity loan worked: the deposit, government loan and mortgage split, fees after year five, eligibility and repayment. The scheme is now closed to new buyers.
Protect Your Finances From Scams: What To Look Out For
Scammers are getting craftier — so much so that they can sometimes be challenging to detect. To protect your finances and personal data, this article breaks down the most common scams we've encountered and how to spot them before you give anything personal away.
How You Can (Actually) Manage Your Money as a Student at University and Beyond With a Budget
How to budget as a student: setting and sticking to a budget, what a typical student budget looks like, what to do if money runs short and the best student deals.
How UK student loans work in 2026/27: who is eligible, tuition fees up to £9,790, maintenance loans by where you live, and repayment thresholds for Plans 1, 2, 4 and 5.
What To Do With Multiple Pensions: Step-by-Step for Gen Z
Worked more than one job? Contributed to multiple pensions? In this article, we discuss how you can trace your old pensions so you know where you're at with your retirement savings.
'A Pension Gives you Options'...But Where Do I Even Begin?
A 23-year-old asks an early retiree about pensions: what a pension is, why it gives you options, what happens when you claim it, and advice for people in their twenties.
We’ve all heard of the gender pay gap, right? We know it exists, we know it’s wrong, but do we actually know what it means? For women, for employers, for the economy?
6 Essential Tips To Teach Kids About Money and Personal Finance
Discover essential tips for parents to teach kids about money management and personal finance, including fun activities, budgeting strategies, and helpful resources. Empower your children with the financial skills they need for a secure future.
How to plan for your child's financial future: child benefit, tax-free and free childcare, Junior ISAs and children's savings accounts, and making a will.
Go on Holiday for £99? Testing the Viral Wowcher Mystery Holiday
Curious about the viral £99 Mystery Holiday deal? We tested it out! Read about our experience, the costs involved, and whether it's worth it for budget travellers.