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Do Brits split their bills fairly?
Wondering if you’re getting a fair share from the bills you split in your household? Our latest blog investigates how Brits split their bills and how fair we find it.

The Cost of Food Index
Are rising food costs affecting your finances? Read Moneyboat's guide for insights into the top 10 inflating foods and tips for managing your budget.

Talking About Money
Talking about money can be a sensitive topic for many people, and there are many reasons why people might not be comfortable talking about money.

Flexible working requests: know your rights
Wondering how to make flexible working requests successfully? Moneyboat takes a deep dive into your flexible working rights and how flexible working can change your life.

More healthcare workers using short-term loans
With the cost of living continuing to rise and wages failing to keep up, more and more healthcare workers are using short-term loans to meet unexpected costs.

Our ultimate guide to reuse, recycle, repair
We’ve researched the easiest, most effective ways to reuse, recycle and repair your old things and we’re going to share these insights with you here, so dig out the super glue and the needle and thread and read on!

What is cybercrime?
As the Met Police’s recent Operation Elaborate initiative illustrated, fraudsters are constantly upping their game. It’s up to all of us to get savvy and protect ourselves from this ever-evolving threat.

9 ways to have the ultimate cheap night out
With a few clever hacks and a little more pre-planning, we think you can still have an amazing night out on a budget. Read on for our tips and tricks to save you cash when eating, drinking and dancing the night away!

How to help your food last longer
Throwing away food that’s past its best is frustrating and disheartening. Money’s tight for so many of us right now and the cost of food is rising all the time. These food storage hacks will prolong the life of your groceries, and save you cash.

Can your name affect your earning potential?
“A name is a powerful thing. It sets one apart and gives significance,” said author Jessica Khoury. However, are names powerful enough to dictate how wealthy we will be when we grow up?

9 ways the vintage clothing industry helps to save the planet
Here, we take a look at nine ways that the vintage clothing industry can help the environment, but also at how buying vintage can help us all save money and reduce poverty all over the world.

Try the No Spend Challenge
Over the past few decades, we’ve all become so very good at consuming. Many of us buy new things so often that we barely notice we’re doing it. Over the past 20 years, the rise of fast fashion, discount supermarkets and online shopping have made it easier to justify blindly consuming. It’s no good for the environment and it’s no good for our bank balances.