A loan for life…

‘Christmas is cancelled kids’. Can you imagine having to say this to your children?

For many, this is the reality, unless they decide to take out a payday loan.  Arguably, high interest loan companies help people out, in…

A rewarding experience delivering my first Teach Others session

I recently delivered my first Teach Others session, which I found incredibly rewarding.

It was arranged by a local housing association, Helena Partnership, and aimed at those new to renting, and  those yet to step out into…

Every penny counts!

Liz is a single mother of 6 and she volunteers for a local community group in Belfast. She recently attended a Financial Capability Awareness Raising Session run by EGSA.

“Being a single parent for the past 18 years I can appreciate how important it is to make savings at every turn especially if…

Swansea students rise to the Challenge!

I found it really interesting to be with the students at Gower College Swansea yesterday as they embarked on the Money for Life Challenge. This was their ‘ideas stage’ and they certainly came up with some good ones!

The Challenge for students was to come up with money saving ideas in those areas of life where we want our money to go…

Inspiring ideas for the Money for Life Challenge

If you’re in need of some inspiration to help develop your Money for Life Challenge entry, here are some subject focused ideas to get you started.

Remember – the more innovative you are, the better the chance you have of getting to the Grand Final!

Of course – these are just…

A good day in Exeter!

I spent an enjoyable few hours talking with a group of students at Exeter College; I’d been invited to tell them about the Money for Life Challenge and I jumped at the opportunity!

The visit was organised by Martin Hitchcock and Manesh Sivlal, second year BTEC business students who are promoting the MFL Challenge at the College…