Gary Caffell

Mar 15, 2024 | times-age.co.nz | Gary Caffell

I’ve said it before, and I will say it again. There is no tougher time in local body politics than working through the Long Term Plan, from which the end result will be the projected rates increase for the next 12 months. It is the thing sleepless nights are made of, both for staff and councillors, all of whom are acutely aware that whatever the increase, it will create hardship for a certain percentage of their ratepayers.

Jan 17, 2024 | headlinemoney.co.uk | Marcus Herbert |Helen Saxon |Gary Caffell

Jan 10, 2024 | lookaftermybills.com | Gary Caffell |Martin Lewis

It’s the time of the year many of us vow to improve our physical fitness. But what about our financial fitness? Here are 8 simple changes you can make to save £100s (or even £1,000s) in 2024. We’re in the middle of a cost of living crisis. Energy bills have just jumped another 5%, and doing an energy comparison and switching doesn’t offer the savings it once did. But there are other areas you can easily save. So have a read and make 2024 the year you keep more of your hard-earned cash in your pocket.

Jan 1, 2024 | lookaftermybills.com | Gary Caffell |Martin Lewis

Gas and electricity deals are finally returning slowly as firms start to battle for new customers once again after pulling switchable tariffs when the energy crisis hit two years ago. Data from Electralink shows there has been a surge in switching in recent months, with 201,000 switches completed in December – 86% more than December 2022. And after the energy price cap rose by 5% on 1 January, even more people are considering if it’s worth switching to a fixed tariff.

Dec 12, 2023 | lookaftermybills.com | Gary Caffell |Martin Lewis

Eight million households will receive £299 in February as the final cost of living support payment is paid. Here’s everything you need to know. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the payments will take place between 6 February and 22 February 2024. This is the third of three cost of living payments, worth a total of £900 to eligible households. It aims to provide financial support during the tough ongoing economic situation.