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Author: Madeleine Caravaggio

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News / Readers Club News

Access £11,500 in Pension Benefits

25/07/202431/07/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

Pension Credit and related benefits go unclaimed as thousands face losing winter fuel payments The government has scrapped Winter Fuel Payments for older people not claiming Pension Credit, (more here). …

Access £11,500 in Pension Benefits Read More
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News / Readers Club News

Craving killer deals?

24/07/202431/07/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

Where to go for the latest meal deals, from supermarkets to restaurants and cafés We’ve all been there – learning about a sweet deal right after it’s ended. Word of …

Craving killer deals? Read More
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Recipes

Easy Orzo Pasta Salad

27/06/202427/06/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

Quick, healthy, and packing a punch of flavour. What’s not to love about Mimi Harrison’s veggie packed halloumi orzo salad? Not to mention a serving size only costs around £1.68. …

Easy Orzo Pasta Salad Read More
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Weighing up Universal Credit Options

27/06/202430/06/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

Some groups are worse off on Universal Credit compared to older styler benefits but how can we tip the scale in our favour? Not all claimants are finding Universal Credit …

Weighing up Universal Credit Options Read More
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News / Readers Club News

Don’t Take the Bait

27/06/202428/06/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

We need to protect ourselves better online. Who better to ask for advice than from a ex-scammer himself? Anyone can fall into a scammer’s net. While technology can make it …

Don’t Take the Bait Read More
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News / Readers Club News

Unlock up to £1,000 in Council Tax Support 

03/06/202405/06/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

Those of us moving to Universal Credit will have to apply for Council Tax Support separately through our local council. If we are moving onto Universal Credit, we need to …

Unlock up to £1,000 in Council Tax Support  Read More
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News / Readers Club News

£23 billion in unclaimed benefits 

01/05/202403/05/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

Not knowing what we’re owed comes at a massive cost as shocking amounts of unclaimed benefits are revealed    When the government wants money from us, they want it fast. But …

£23 billion in unclaimed benefits  Read More
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News / Readers Club News

The price we pay for smoking and top tips to quit  

01/05/202401/05/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

Looking for a sign to finally crack down on smoking habits? Well here it is… With the introduction of the Government’s smoking ban, now is as good a time as …

The price we pay for smoking and top tips to quit   Read More
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News / Readers Club News

£500 fine for cats missing microchips 

01/05/202401/05/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

The new law to microchip our cats keeps them safe and us happy, but how can we manage with extra pet care costs?  It’s no secret that cats have a …

£500 fine for cats missing microchips  Read More
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News / Readers Club News

Two week tide over for some Universal Credit claimants 

29/04/202406/06/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

The five-week wait time before the first Universal Credit payment may cause concern, but there is a way to reduce the wait for some claimants  The move to Universal Credit …

Two week tide over for some Universal Credit claimants  Read More
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Readers Club News

Asking for help never felt so good 

03/04/202418/04/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

People on lower incomes die a shocking ten years younger. Quids in! has launched a scheme to help level the playing field. Can boosting our cash help improve our health? …

Asking for help never felt so good  Read More
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News / Readers Club News

Your Stress-Free Guide to Budgeting: Creating a Plan That Works

02/04/202429/04/2024 - by Madeleine Caravaggio - Leave a Comment

As we move into a new financial year, now is as good a time as any to take a look at our budget – and what better way than with …

Your Stress-Free Guide to Budgeting: Creating a Plan That Works Read More

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