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Cost of Living
Why freelancers must prepare for more bad news
British food prices are up 30% since Brexit, according to an LSE report. We highlight the other costs likely to rise this year along with cost-saving tips
Researchers at the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE have found that the…
Government extends £2 bus fare cap until October
Millions of passengers across England will continue to ‘Get Around for £2’ and access vital bus services following £500 million in government funding. But prices will go up in October
The £2 bus fare has been extended until 31 October…
“Bulldozed by inflation”: retirement in the UK is becoming “impossible”
Freelancers, especially those nearing retirement age, can expect to feel the economic headwinds this summer now that the Bank of England has put up interest rates again to 4.5%. Will we have another rate hike this year? It's no wonder more…
How to calculate your personal inflation rate
The Financial Times has published a free personal inflation rate tool so that you can calculate how much your monthly spending has gone up over the past year and how it compares to the UK national average
One look at how much your…
Majority of people are looking for new work because their pay is not keeping pace with inflation
With the vast majority of pay increases not keeping pace with inflation, two-thirds of workers are searching for a new job
Less than one in four workers who received a pay rise in the past year had their salary increased in line…
How to tackle late paid invoices as a freelancer
Are late payments causing you financial problems? Here are your rights about getting paid on time
Late paid invoices can wreak havoc on your finances and personal life as a freelancer. The added struggle of higher interest rates and…
Cost of living crisis: it’s impacting how freelancers now work
The London School of Economics and the Centre for Economic Performance found that a third of the UK's self-employed are experiencing financial difficulties paying basic expenses. Many freelancers as a result of the cost of living…
Why freelancers must set aside “worry time”
If more of us set aside time to worry, we are more likely to get some perspective on what's eating us and actually do something about it. Here are some things to consider when you set aside your "worry time"
Rome wasn't built in a day…
How can freelancers cut down on rising energy costs?
The latest ONS report has revealed that the cost-of-living crisis is hitting people living in the most deprived areas of England the hardest. Many of the self-employed are finding rising costs, especially energy bills, a…
How to get free stuff practically every day
When money is tight, it pays to know where to get free stuff. Here's a list of sites and places to get your free stuff from coffee to boxers to WiFi to toys!
MyWaitrose loyalty card members will be glad to know that the…