Pocket money can be a controversial topic amongst families, as there are often contrasting views on how much money should be given to kids, how often it should be given and the best way to give it to them.
If your financial health is less than squeaky clean, or you find yourself thinking ‘my financial situation is hopeless!’, it’s time you took steps to get back on top of your finances and work your way to a healthy financial footing. Discover more about financial health and how to improve your own in our guide.
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Whether you live in a rental property or have taken the plunge and purchased your own home, like the vast majority of UK adults, you will typically have to fork out a rather hefty payment every month to cover the cost of your rent or mortgage. Unlike the more luxury monthly payments, such as TV subscriptions and gym memberships, keeping up with your rent or mortgage payments means having a roof over your head and a place to call your home.
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If you’re in an IVA – an Individual Voluntary Arrangement – you’ll be working hard to pay back what you can afford towards your unsecured personal debts. An IVA is an alternative to bankruptcy, which runs for an agreed amount of time, usually 5 years.
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The icount current account and prepaid Mastercard®️ is a great, flexible finance tool that can help you to keep on top of your finances in a whole range of situations. If you’re wondering ‘what are prepaid cards good for?’, carry on reading to find out about just some of the situations where an icount prepaid Mastercard®️ can help you.
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If you’re in debt, figuring out where to start to get back on your feet can be a challenge. Thankfully, even small changes can help you to rebuild your financial health and get out of debt. Our prepaid Mastercard® and current account is a great debt reduction tool that can help you to get back on your feet. Take a look below at all the ways an icount prepaid Mastercard® could help you!
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When considering a new financial product, it’s good practice to compare your options in order to make sure you’re getting the best deal, and the same goes for prepaid cards.
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PayPal is a helpful tool that most online merchants use to accept payments. It’s quick, simple, and you can save your card payment details on the site so that you don’t have to look for your debit or credit card every time you make an online purchase.
Another year brings another opportunity for a summer family holiday! We all love getting away with the kids for a week or two of sun, sea, sand and quality time together, but it seems like every year, it’s getting more and more expensive to do so.
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The new year represents a new start for many of us and is the perfect time to commit to getting on top of your family’s finances. From day-to-day budgeting to saving for holidays and large expenses, family prepaid cards can be an incredibly useful tool to help you get on top of your financial health in 2018 and beyond. Read on for our best family budgeting tips and how to get the most out of a prepaid card.
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