All Cost of living articles
-
OpinionHave you bought all your Christmas presents yet? Here is why I feel conflicted about gift-giving this year
With the cost of living crisis and prices rising, buying Christmas presents can feel a little overwhelming. Writer, Amari Yogendran shares how she has taken over the family gift giving role, and looks at where the tradition came from.
-
OpinionWith singleness often pushing women into long term renting, is a 100% mortgage the answer to buying your own home?
If you hate renting but have no deposit saved up, a 100% mortgage may sound tempting. Finance writer Rachel Pearce urges female renters to think carefully before looking for a ‘magic mortgage button’.
-
OpinionSeven tips for families struggling with money this Christmas… that mean your kids will still be excited on Christmas Day
For many people, times are tight this Christmas, and lots of us are feeling the stress of keeping the house warm, the family fed, and providing a fun Christmas Day. To help families manage the pressure of the festive season as the recession hits, Spurgeons children’s charity are offering their top tips to navigate the coming weeks without breaking the bank, but still creating wonderful family memories.
-
OpinionWe wrote a book of liturgy and this is our prayer for paying the bills when there’s not enough money
Many of us are struggling to make ends meet at the moment. Here, Elizabeth Moore and Audrey Elledge, authors of Liturgies for Hope, share their prayer for when there’s not enough money to pay the bills.
-
OpinionOur Chancellor resigned and the economy’s in chaos - but the turbulence can drive us closer to Jesus
While the government and the economy are in crisis, writer Jo Acharya encourages us to turn to biblical wisdom and Jesus for our comfort. She says: “Let’s let the turbulence of these days drive us closer to him, hungry for his grace and guidance.”
