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Personal finance support

If you're struggling to manage your personal finances or just need some extra support, there may be help available.

Read about the government schemes and benefits that many of our customers are entitled to. We've broken down what's on offer to help you understand what you could claim and how to do so.

Cost of funerals too high for millions of UK people

Our research shows that almost 3 million people over the age of 50 in the UK don’t plan to have a funeral. Find out why and how life insurance could help.

Bereavement Support Payment – who’s eligible?

If your partner has died, you might be able to claim Bereavement Support Payment. Since February 2023, co-habiting parents can also claim.

Government saving scheme offers savings top-ups for people on low incomes

People receiving Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit may be able to claim a savings top-up from the UK government.

Help with childcare costs from the UK government

Childcare is expensive. While government support exists to bring costs down, it only helps if you know what you’re entitled to.

Lifetime ISA rules outdated, says OneFamily

OneFamily is calling on the government to go further to support first-time buyers by making changes to lifetime ISAs.

Government support to help you keep your home warm this winter

As the temperatures start to go down and the energy bills go up, you might feel like you can’t afford to put the heating on. Read on for the different ways you can get support from the government this winter.

What is a no deposit mortgage and how does it work?

Skipton Building Society has launched a mortgage that doesn’t need a guarantor or a deposit. But is it right for you?

The cost of owning a pet

Pets can bring a lot of joy into our lives but keeping them happy and healthy requires some financial planning.

What are Generation Z teenagers doing with their pocket money?

From saving money for the future to investing in stocks and shares, we asked “Gen Z” teenagers across the UK what they know, and how they feel, about money. Their answers might surprise you!

How do mortgage rate changes affect me as a first-time buyer?

The base interest rate has gone down, which means mortgage rates could go down, too. But how does this affect you as a first-time buyer?