Sage Sisters Blog

07/12/2023

What can you do if you’re struggling with your water bill?

If you’re on a water meter but struggle to pay your bills because you’re on benefits, have three or more children or have a medical condition which means you have to use a lot of water, you may qualify for the Watersure scheme, which you can find information about on the Ofwat website and which ...

07/10/2023

Saving money on pet insurance

The premium you pay will depend on several factors, such as the age and breed of your pet. But it may also come down to the type of cover you have. There are three ways that an insurance company may insure your pet:

07/06/2023

Tax-free childcare complaints
what can parents do?

The government launched its tax-free childcare scheme in April 2017. But there have been some problems with thousands of parents saying they can’t claim the childcare they’re entitled to. So, what problems are parents facing with the tax-free childcare website and what – if anything – can pa...

07/04/2023

https://sagesistersblog.com/article/shared-ownership-pros-cons

Shared ownership (called co-ownership in Northern Ireland) involves buying a share in a property and renting the rest. You can normally buy between 25% and 75% of the property, and you’re generally given the option of buying more (which is called ‘staircasing’) as you can afford it.

06/30/2023

how to work out with your partner how to invest your money

Your financial goalsBefore you can think about how you will invest your money, you need to work out your financial goals.

06/28/2023

There are dozens of different apps on the market, designed to help you keep track of your money, pay your bills, split the bills with friends and save money.They’re not just for students – they’re useful if you’re starting out managing your money for the first time.