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Who has access to Health Service Discounts?
As an NHS care worker, we know that you work hard every day to take care of those who need it most. From late nights to long shifts and very little rest in between, you probably don’t get that mu...
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Debt and mental health: How to manage debt problems in a healthy way
Anyone who has dreaded seeing a brown envelope on the doorstep will know that being in debt can have a dramatic effect on your sense of wellbeing. These days, with companies chasing repayments vi...
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How to get a loan if you have no credit history
It can be frustrating to learn that having no credit history might be just as bad as having bad credit in the eyes of most agencies and lenders. This is especially true considering that your cred...
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Should I get a Credit Card or a Loan?
Deciding to get a credit card or a loan can be great for your finances. When managed well, credit from a reputable lender can give you control over your money, allow you to plan for the future an...
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Salary advance schemes - Why avoid them
The past few months have been a difficult time for many employees. With lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures in place, many aspects of work have changed dramatically. As a result,...
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Everything you need to know about the NHS salary sacrifice scheme
NHS workers across the country have had one of the most challenging years of their career, as many have put their lives at risk to save others during the pandemic. But many key workers are still ...
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Money-saving tips for key workers
Saving money seems to be a priority for most of us at the moment, whether you’re one of our front-line heroes, or even if you’re currently at home but urgently looking for work. We could all do w...
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The Best NHS Benefits You Should Take Advantage Of
If you work for the NHS, chances are you’re in good company, as they employ 1.5 million people across the country. This pandemic has caused the public to gain a greater appreciation for all NHS e...
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Loans Advice - How To Get It
Choices relating to money sometimes force people to make tough decisions, and sometimes they even make them take steps in the wrong direction. Unfortunately, a vast array of evidence shows that a...
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Night Shift - How To Help Your Body Adapt
Night shifts are a necessary part of providing the round-the-clock care that your patients need. If you’re one of the UK’s three million night shift workers, you’ll know that adapting to the nigh...
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Credit Score - What is it and What is Yours?
Your credit score is important for you to know because It may impact on some lenders’ decision on whether or not to extend credit to you. Salad Money doesn’t use your credit score at all, but che...
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Social Impact - How We Create A Positive Impact
When Salad Money was founded in 2017, we had a clear mission; to offer affordable credit to those who have a poor credit score or low income. One of the most important parts of this was assessing...
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