Home Insurance for Families: What Do You Actually Need?
An honest UK dad's guide to home insurance for families — buildings vs contents, what's typically excluded, accidental damage cover, and how to cut the cost.
Category: Money
Family Budget Planning: A No-Nonsense Guide for Busy Parents
Stop giving up on budgeting apps. A practical, parent-tested family budget system that survives real life — three accounts, sinking funds, and a once-a-month check-in.
How to Reduce Your Home Energy Bills in 2026
A practical dad's guide to cutting UK home energy bills in 2026 — tariffs, thermostat scheduling, draught-proofing, insulation, appliance habits and bigger investments.
Best Breakdown Cover for Families in the UK 2026
An honest dad's guide to the best UK family breakdown cover in 2026 — AA, RAC, Green Flag and Start Rescue compared. What family cover should include, plus…
Best Family Travel Insurance: What to Look For (2026)
The honest dad's guide to family travel insurance. Cover levels to insist on, pitfalls that invalidate claims, and the best UK providers for 2026.
Life Insurance for Dads: What You Actually Need (And What to Skip)
A clear, no-commission guide to life insurance for dads. What cover to buy, how much, where to get it, and the industry tricks that cost you money. British-family…
Best Savings Accounts for Kids in the UK: Which One Is Actually Best?
A clear, unbiased guide to the best savings accounts for children in the UK. Junior ISAs, SIPPs, Premium Bonds and regular accounts compared — plus how much to…
Young Driver Car Insurance: How to Keep Costs Down in 2026
A practical dad's guide to young driver car insurance in the UK — why it's so expensive, how to cut the cost, whether black boxes are worth it,…
Critical Illness Cover: Should Dads Have It?
An honest dad's guide to critical illness cover in the UK — what it is, whether you actually need it, how it compares to life insurance and income…
The Difference Between a Company and a Trust: Navigating Business Structures
When embarking on a business venture, one of the pivotal decisions is choosing the right legal structure. Two commonly considered options are forming a company or establishing a…
Preparing for Probate: Key Considerations and Timelines for Executors
The loss of a loved one is an intensely emotional and taxing experience. Coupled with the grief is the added duty of managing the deceased’s affairs. If you’re…
Gadhouse Brings a Vintage Touch to Modern Technology with the Brad Retro Turntable
If you’re a fan of vintage audio products, you’ll love the latest offering from Asian lifestyle brand Gadhouse. The Brad Retro turntable is a sixties-inspired audio player that…
Considerations When Receiving a Lump Sum of Money
Receiving a lump sum of money, whether it’s through an inheritance, competition winnings, or a payout from premium bonds, can be a life-changing event. It’s an opportunity to…
Considerations for Gifting Money to Help Your Children Buy Their First Home
As parents, we often want to help our children get a head start in life, and one way to do this is by giving them financial assistance to…
Set Up a Company To Pass on Your Wealth
You may have noticed from my previous article about life insurance, that I am currently thinking a lot about the future and ways to provide financial security for…
Everything You Need to Know About Life Insurance
As a father of two who knows a lot about tech but very little about insurance, I recently had to start thinking of Life Insurance. I wanted to…
5 Money Savings Tips For Tough Times
Everyone is feeling the pinch at the moment, so saving money is essential to weathering the coming storm. As the cost of fuel, food, and electricity rises, you…
Those Who Serve Legal Papers on Others
Process servers are the people who deliver legal papers to others. This can be in the form of a summons, a subpoena, or any other legal document. They…
The Not-So-Subtle Art of Complaining
Even in a world full of Karens, nobody really likes complaining. When eating in a restaurant, buying clothes, or staying in a hotel, there is always the hope/expectation…
Five Boredom Busting Activities For Dads
As a father, we have certain roles and responsibilities that take up all our time and yet give us micro-pockets of time. You might find yourself in a…
Tips For Reducing Your Insurance Costs When Working from Home
As we’ve all adapted to living with Covid, more and more people have been given the opportunity to work from home. Whilst many companies have pushed back against…
Alternatives To Video Games: 4 Ideas For Your Teen Gamer
Although we now know that there is nothing inherently wrong with playing video games, there are still times when you need to have your teen put the controller…
Creeping Costs and Lockdown Debt
The last couple of years has been a struggle for everyone. The global pandemic has stretched the finances of many families. During the first lockdown, I found myself…
Important Lessons to Teach Your Teen Before They Move Out
At some point, your child will move out of the family home and start to make a way for themselves in the real world. This is both a…
Tips to Help Get Your Tech Start-up Off the Ground
Starting a new tech business can be a daunting process. However, there are so many benefits to creating a viable tech start-up, and it is possible to be…