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Dealing with a mental health issue
Mental health is just as important as physical health, but sometimes people find it hard to talk about how they’re feeling. If you're...

Learning for Life and Work
May 162 min read
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Individual Savings Account (ISAs)
Saving money is an important life skill, and one way to do it wisely is through an ISA – Individual Savings Account . What exactly is an...

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May 162 min read
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Price Comparison Sites: Advantages/Disadvantages
Online comparison websites have become a very popular way of helping consumers compare the market for energy suppliers, for electricity,...

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May 154 min read
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Using a Personal loan: Advantages/Disadvantages
What is a personal loan? A personal loan is an agreement between a borrower and a lender. The lender provides a sum of money upfront to...

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May 152 min read
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Identity Theft: How to protect yourself.
Identity theft  happens when criminals deliberately set out to gather and collect someone else's information such as their name, date of...

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May 152 min read
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Being a Step-Parent: The Challenges and Opportunities
Becoming a step-parent is a unique and rewarding journey that comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. What are the...

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May 122 min read
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Adoption: The opportunities and challenges
Adopting a child is a significant decision that comes with both opportunities and challenges. For couples considering adoption,...

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May 122 min read
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The Roles and Responsibilities of a Young Carer
Being a young person is often about school, hobbies, and spending time with friends. But for some young people, daily life is very...

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May 122 min read
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The Realities of Parenthood: The Social, Emotional and Economic Impact of Becoming a Parent
Becoming a parent is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can go through. While it can bring joy and purpose, it also...

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May 122 min read
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The Impact of attitudes on health and well-being
People’s attitudes towards diet, exercise, and healthy eating are influenced by educational programmes in schools and continuous media...

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Apr 173 min read
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Consequences of Smoking
Physical effects of smoking cigarettes When a person smokes a cigarette, the chemicals in the cigarette enters the lungs and starts...

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Apr 174 min read
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The Impact of Diet on Physical, Social and Emotional Health
What is a balanced diet? A balanced diet is about: eating the right food. eating the correct nutrients, in the right quantities. eating...

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Apr 146 min read
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Bullying: What is it?
There is no legal definition of bullying. But it is usually defined as repeated behaviour which is intended to hurt someone either...

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Nov 23, 20203 min read
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Buying a house: The disadvantages
Many people do not have the money to buy a house so they need to take out a mortgage to buy their house. This means they are repaying a...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read
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Quality or Price? How will I decide?
Considering quality compared to price requires research of similar items that have varying price ranges. The manufacturer may be a...

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Jun 6, 20201 min read
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Online Banking: How to protect yourself
In today’s digital world, online banking  has become a popular way for people to manage their money. But what exactly is it? Online...

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Jun 6, 20203 min read
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Shopping online: How to protect yourself
Identity theft happens when criminals deliberately set out to gather and collect someone else's information such as their name, date of...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read
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Using a credit/debit card and contactless payments: How to protect yourself
Identity theft  happens when criminals deliberately set out to gather and collect someone else's information such as their name, date of...

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Jun 6, 20202 min read
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Identity theft: What is it?
Identity theft happens when criminals deliberately set out to gather and collect someone else's information such as their name, date of...

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Jun 5, 20201 min read
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Assessing the credibility of financial information and advice
When doing research on financial information and advice, it is important that a consumer is aware of the potential bias (one-sided...

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Jun 5, 20202 min read
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