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Author: Joe Cohen-Evans

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The 12 Saves of Christmas

23/09/202423/09/2025 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

Christmas is a time of good cheer and bad money management for most of us, with one in five Brits paying off Christmas debts until Easter. A little planning and …

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Making it feel like home

26/06/202428/06/2024 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

Furniture makes a home, but what if our shopping list is bigger than our budget? So we’ve got the keys… but what’s behind the door? Not a great deal? Does …

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Get Fit For Free

28/05/202428/05/2024 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

Keeping fit is something we all know we should do, but around 75% of us are not getting enough exercise. As summer swings into gear, there’s never been a better …

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Magic Money Tree
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Magic Money Trees?

02/04/202404/04/2024 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

They say money doesn’t grow on trees but savings do – and on bushes – and in the ground – if we grow our own fruit and veg. Find out …

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Focusing on Loans
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A Payday Loan Problem

04/05/2020 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

“I took out a payday loan a few months back. I’ve now had my hours cut because of lockdown and can’t afford the repayments. Can I get any help?” On …

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Universal Credit and Lump Sums

04/05/2020 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

Help! I’m self-employed and my income has disappeared since the lockdown. I’m applying for Universal Credit to get me through. Will the money I set aside to pay my tax …

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Are Foodbanks Open?

04/05/2020 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

“We’ve lost our household income and can’t afford to buy food. Are foodbanks still open during lockdown?” It’s no surprise that food banks are facing increased demand during the coronavirus …

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Food Delivery Slots

04/05/2020 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

“I’ve received the letter from the government saying I need to stay at home for twelve weeks. I need to get a food delivery, but all the slots are booked. …

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Wellbeing in Lockdown

04/05/2020 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

“The lockdown is starting to get to me. I don’t know if I can handle much more of being cooped up at home. What can I do to help myself …

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Finding Work During Lockdown

01/05/202013/11/2024 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

“I’ve lost my job and need to find work fast. Are there any jobs available during the lockdown or has everything dried up? Am I even allowed to work at …

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Football Tackles Hunger

06/04/2020 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

For years, football fans and the clubs themselves have been pitching in to help tackle hunger. As coronavirus puts more pressure on us to put food on the table, clubs …

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School Meal Vouchers
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Free School Meals Vouchers Go Live

06/04/2020 - by Joe Cohen-Evans - Leave a Comment

The government’s scheme of replacing free school meals during the coronavirus shutdown went live last week. Now, parents and carers of the 1.3 million schoolchildren in the UK who are …

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