30th May 2023
Going abroad? Secure your home and vehicles It’s holiday season! Perhaps you’re one of the lucky Brits escaping the UK for a getaway abroad this summer. There is always plenty to think about – getting your passport ready, making sure the weight of your luggage is below the allowance, packing the essentials. But one thing…
25th May 2023
ESG and renewable energy investing is all the range these days. Yet the fact is, roughly 80% of the world’s energy is still derived from fossil fuels. And yes, while the shift towards cleaner energy is a crucial step for our planet, we really shouldn’t underestimate the role oil & gas continues to play in…
20th Apr 2023
Financial changes for the 2023/24 tax year. The new tax year is upon us, with many financial changes taking place from the beginning of this month. After the confusion and uproar post mini-budget last year – known to many as ‘Trussonomics’, the Spring Statement from new chancellor Jeremy Hunt was eagerly awaited. With many changes…
23rd Mar 2023
On Wednesday 15 March, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his annual budget to Parliament. Changes to childcare and the extension of energy bills support have taken much of the limelight over the past week, but what about the impact on the wider economy and the stock market? Will the scrapping of the Pensions Lifetime Allowance really…
1st Mar 2023
There are so many ways to make money from your house, either to help with running costs, energy bills or even to make a profit. You might be prepared to use your whole house to make some extra money by renting it out as a location for tv or film. Or you might prefer to…
1st Mar 2023
Welcome to the Frugal Column, where I aim to inspire you to live your best life without breaking the bank. You can follow my award-winning blog Shoestring Cottage and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. I am also the author of Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma. This month I am looking…
31st Jan 2023
Six financial changes happening in February. We have reached the finish line – the seemingly longest month on record has finally ended. January is no more! However, as we head into February, there are a few events and changes you may need to be aware of. These could impact your finances and the wider economy….
20th Jan 2023
Do you need some fun ways to save money? January can be a tough month. Not only does it somehow feel ten times longer than every other month, but early pay packets at Christmas time mean we have to stretch our income much further. The January blues also set in, and having no money can…
20th Jan 2023
Could you do a no spend year? You may think one of two things after the Christmas chaos: one, that you’ve spent too much and will never spend again; or two, I couldn’t possibly go that long without spending any more. Maybe you think both. Either way, the idea of a No Spend Year may…
19th Jan 2023
Are you a British Gas customer? Do you pay your energy bills through a prepayment meter? If you answered yes to both of those questions, you could be eligible for up to £250 in support from British Gas. This is a discretionary payment of credit up to £250, meaning British Gas will decide who gets…
18th Jan 2023
We’re giving three lucky readers the chance to win an Anchor Magnets Warmroom® Magnetic Radiator Heat Saver. Anchor Magnets is one of Europe’s leading authorities in the field of magnetic and attractive products. Our Warmroom® Magnetic Radiator Heat Saver is a magnetic foil that is simply placed behind a standard steel radiator that can reduce…
17th Jan 2023
Aldi launch new ‘Amazing Savings’ section on their website. Family favourite supermarket Aldi has just released a brand-new section on their website, hoping to help shoppers with the cost-of-living crisis. It is aimed at households wanting to save pennies as costs continue to rise rapidly. The Amazing Savings section of the budget supermarket’s website brings…
