
Childcare Help | Your big questions (save or overpay mortgage, pensions for kids, can savings boost your credit score & more)
The Martin Lewis Podcast
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Mortgage Repayment Strategies and Childcare Cost Relief
The chapter delves into the debate of paying off a mortgage early versus waiting until the fixed rate ends, analyzing interest rates, penalties, and tax implications. It also provides insights on credit scores, affordability checks, and the significance of savings in reducing the need for borrowing. Additionally, the chapter explores various options for parents to receive financial help with childcare costs during the summer holidays, such as free childcare hours, benefits for Universal Credit recipients, and the tax-free childcare system.
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