It’s Insta-GRAN: Charles and Momma Cherri cashed in on social media

The online world of vlogging and social media might seem alien to many older people.  But a growing number of over-60s are embracing the earning potential of the internet by making videos about their hobbies – and attracting millions of followers. Video website YouTube pays users who let it run adverts alongside their videos. Those … Read more

Zoom to reveal how it cashed in during lockdown

Video conferencing company Zoom set to reveal how it cashed in during coronavirus lockdown By Jamie Nimmo, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:48 BST, 29 August 2020 | Updated: 21:48 BST, 29 August 2020 Quizzes and virtual parties over Zoom might already be a thing of the past – but the video conferencing company will … Read more

The kids who cashed in on lockdown and learned the value of saving

Parents may have suffered a financial blow but some children are set to emerge from lockdown better off than ever. Many struggling families have had no choice but to halt pocket money payments after losing their income. But others say pocket money has become a vital bargaining chip as they attempt to juggle childcare and … Read more

I cashed in my £91k pension to buy a house but was overtaxed

I cashed in my entire private pension which was £91,000. I received around £62,000  and I applied for tax back four months ago. I still work but have been off the last five months with anxiety and depression, so obviously haven’t earned the same as usual. I’ve earned just over £8,000 this year. I bought … Read more