With an increase in popularity of veganism, comes an increase in costs. Sadly, many brands will aim to capitalise from dietary requirements and choices they deem ‘trendy’. With vegan alternatives still being less readily available than non-vegan options, large corporations try to monopolise the market, charging extortionate amounts for basics.

This is where we come in. It’s World Vegan Month this month. No matter what your reasons are for going vegan, you shouldn’t have to pay more on your weekly shop. Here’s how to ace veganism on a budget.

With the festive season *almost* on the horizon, new research from Wealthify suggests opening a Junior ISA for your child could be an “ethical alternative to present buying.” This statement is based on the fact that as many as three quarters of parents (78%) say their child receive unwanted Christmas gifts.

So should you open a Junior ISA for your child this Christmas? And, if so, how do they work? Keep on reading for all the details or click on a link to head straight to a section…

How can you prevent food waste within your home?

With food inflation rising at its fastest rate for almost four decades, there is no time like the present to learn some interesting ways to keep your food fresher for longer. Food waste is a big problem for us Brits, with the average UK household throwing away approximately £800 worth of food every single year. That’s almost £70 per month! 

Supermarket Waitrose is bringing back its free coffee offer this month for those with a myWaitrose card. The offer was previously halted during the early days of the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020, much to the dismay of customers. 

Burger King are regulars at dishing out freebies and for the foreseeable they are offering a free Burger King Cheeseburger AND a free Whopper. Now, more than ever, this is a very welcome little snack or meal.

The Bank of England has announced the largest increase to interest rates since 1989. The cost of borrowing has reached 3%, a total rise of 0.75 percentage points. This comes after predictions that higher interest rates would push the country into the longest recession since the 1930s. 

What happens if you can’t pay your household bills? We recently posted an article about the Don’t Pay Campaign. Jasmine Birtles advised that customers should be wary of the consequences of not paying bills as it can seriously damage your credit rating. Companies can pass your debt onto debt collection agencies, which can be really unpleasant.

So what can you do? What happens if you can’t cover your rent, your energy bills or your council tax? We round up your options below.