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18
May
2021

Annual Charity Award 2021: The results are in!

Posted by PG Mutual / May 18, 2021

The premise of our Annual Charity Award is simple. We donate £1,000 each to four charities, as voted for by PG Mutual policyholders and the wider public. Here are the results from our inaugural event, with some comments from the winning charities. Why we launched the Annual Charity Award From mental health to food poverty, PG Mutual has always supported a wide range of charitable causes. But with so many invaluable charities out there, deciding who to donate to each […]

12
Nov
2020

6 ways to cut your carbon footprint at home – and save money

Posted by PG Mutual / November 12, 2020

Whether you are an eco-warrior or an eco-worrier – or both – working from home has become the norm. And that’s good news for your personal carbon footprint if you were driving or using public transport to schlep to your workplace. So let’s keep up the excellent work. Here are some simple ways to stay carbon-efficient at home. And remember: what’s good for Mother Nature tends to be good for your bank balance too. Win, win. 1. Eat less meat… […]

14
Oct
2020

Family Income – A fragile responsibility?

Posted by PG Mutual / October 14, 2020

Employed, self-employed, zero-hours, flexi-working, the world of work is changing. Even without the current uncertainties, it’s becoming almost expected that we may experience some form of break in our earnings potential during a career. This may be for various reasons such as planned caring responsibilities, or career-changing, or unplanned such as a cancelled contract or period of unemployment. Suppose it’s a planned career break, you’ll have had time to plan your finances and make adjustments, such as part-time working or […]

5
Oct
2020

13 tips for tackling procrastination

Posted by PG Mutual / October 5, 2020

Nothing quite compares to that feeling of inner turmoil and frustration caused by procrastination. It’s capable of rendering otherwise productive, intelligent and diligent professionals temporarily useless – and it happens to almost everyone. There’s no doubt that it’s a complex problem. But here are some quick, actionable measures that you can take right now to begin overcoming pesky procrastination. Accept it. Not to add to your to do list, but your first job is to accept that you are procrastinating. […]

7
Sep
2020

Why our ‘mutual’ status is good news for you!

Posted by PG Mutual / September 7, 2020

No external stakeholders gobbling up profits. A long history of putting customers and community first. Commitment to bringing more stability to public finances. Just three of the reasons we are proud to be one of 10,000 mutual societies in the UK. But what exactly is a mutual society? And what are the benefits of becoming a PG Mutual policyholder? Let’s take a look. What is a mutual society? A mutual society is a financial services organisation that’s owned by […]

27
May
2020

8 Tips for locking down your family budget

Posted by PG Mutual / May 27, 2020

If you’re living from payday to payday on the edge of your overdraft, it’s time to get budgeting. You don’t deserve the anxiety of peering at your account balance through closed fingers from behind the sofa. A family needs financial responsibility. So reach for your calculator and grab those bank statements. Just a small investment of time could make a big difference to your cash flow. Here are some tips for getting a family budget in place. 1. Fetch the […]

26
May
2020

Why you should create your will – sooner rather than later

Posted by PG Mutual / May 26, 2020

There’s an important question that many are reluctant to consider. But it’s important nonetheless. Here it comes: what do you want to happen after you die? After you pass away, everything you’ve worked for: your wealth, your property, your possessions — what happens to them? If you’ve not written a will, then the truth is that this is entirely out of your hands. A death without a will can create a difficult situation, at a time that’s already very hard […]

14
May
2020

PG sponsors Atherton Cricket Club

Posted by PG Mutual / May 14, 2020

As a Mutual, we strive to support local causes and those further afield with aligning values to the Society. We also encourage our team to get involved with their local community and causes that are close to them. That is why we are thrilled to sponsor Atherton Cricket Club for this season with the aim to help them run all their activities for the year. The outfit from Greater Manchester can trace their history as far back as 1872 and […]

27
Mar
2020

10 quick tips for working from home – productively

Posted by PG Mutual / March 27, 2020

So here we are. Your to-do list feels like it’s growing by the hour. But your productivity is sorely lacking. Firstly, try to relax. It’s natural to feel a little disorientated when you’re unaccustomed to working from home. Even the people who do it regularly struggle to find flow sometimes. But with a few practical productivity tips, you can start conquering your challenges and ticking off tasks without breaking stride. Fortify your focus. Steel your self-discipline. Take a look […]

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