Ep 455 - NS&I British Savings Bond launched, Loud budgeting & new free childcare rules

On this week's episode Damien looks at the launch of the new NS&I; British Savings Bond. How does it work, who is eligible and is it any good? Damien and Andy then explain the new rules that have come into force allowing parents of children as young as 2 years old to get 15 hours of free childcare a week. Finally, Damien discusses the Loud budgeting phenomenon that has taken social media by storm.   Check out this week's podcast article on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show. Support the show: Check out the latest cashback deals: Best ISA cashback offers and fee-free deals  Best pension cashback offers and fee-free deals Download the JamDoughnut Cashback app* - Use referral code MTTM to get a £5 welcome bonus Resources: NS&I; launches new British Savings Bonds - Are they any good? Best Savings Accounts in the UK Build a cash savings ladder How to apply for 15 hours of free childcare for 2-year-olds How does tax-free childcare work? Best Savings Accounts in the UK Sign up for the Money to the Masses newsletter     If a link has an * beside it this means that it is an affiliated link. If you go via the link Money to the Masses may receive a small fee which helps keep Money to the Masses free to use. But as you can clearly see this has in no way influenced the above editorial. The following links can be used if you do not wish to help Money to the Masses or take advantage of the exclusive Money to the Masses offers - Jam Doughnut App