Job Centres – Lone Parent Advisor Error
Being on income support as I was working under 16…
Selling Gold
If there is something that really annoys me its cheesy…
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LEARN WHAT ECO TERMS MEAN A TO Z
I have pulled together a quick A to Z of…
Being Slightly Green Saves the Pennies Too.
One of the things about being a single mum means…
Child and Tax Credits
The HM Revenue & Customs quote that 9 out of 10 families with children are entitled to tax credits. The basic requirement is looking after at least one child; you may qualify for Child Tax
Child Maintenance
What is child maintenance?
Child maintenance is regular, reliable financial support which helps towards a child’s everyday living costs. The parent who does not have main day-to-day care of the child provides child maintenance
In Work Credit
In work credit is a fixed tax free payment of £40 per week (£60 per week in London).
You need to be:
- Bringing up children on your own
- Starting work of
Job Grant
Job grant is a one off tax free payment when you start work and stop getting benefits. You can claim Job Grant if you take up work and will be working  at least 16 hours
Child Benefit
You normally qualify for Child Benefit if you live in the UK and have children aged 16 and under or 20 and under and they are in certain types of education or training
Housing and Council Tax Benefit
Qualifying for this benefit isn’t limited to just being out of work. If you are in work it could be worth checking to see if you are able to make a claim.
You won’t
Sure Start Maternity Grant
The Sure Start Maternity Grant is a one off payment of £500 to help with the costs of a new baby. It comes from the Social Fund and you don’t have to pay it back
Income Support
Income Support – these are just the bare facts as it can be complicated, there is  a lot more information is available at the sites recommended.
- You may be able to get Income
New Deal for Lone Parents
New Deal for Lone Parents is a voluntary Jobcentre Plus programme designed to help lone parents into work. It is for parents who don’t currently work but also those who currently work less than 16
Single Parent Benefits
I frequently get asked what benefits are available for a single mum to receive. Well there are a few but before you get excited and think you will be rolling in money and not have to
Coping as a Single Mum
Coping as a single mum is not easy. I admit its hard work and even I am often found wishing the world to stop spinning for a moment as I am sure this isn’t the life I ordered.
Save Money as You Shop
We all like a bargain, so I bet the majority of you would prefer to save money when you buy on the internet. I got into buying on the internet before it was trendy.
I have two children so the idea of dragging them on the quest for a new item never filled me with enthusiasm. Now it’s a way of life.
I don’t
Saving Money on the Shopping Bill
Do your homework before you shop – if like me you have a choice of several supermarkets it can make your head hurt to remember which one is doing special offers on which products. mySupermarket.co.uk was recommended to me and when I tried it out I was astonished how much you can save just by comparing the supermarkets before hand. Â
Supermarket Loyalty Cards – if they do one