21st Apr 2023
Will King Charles Collectables be the downpayment on a house or a pack of gum? It’s just a couple of weeks until the Coronation, which means you might want to take advantage of some investment opportunities. Brits have always been enthusiastic about collecting royal memorabilia, particularly at Coronations, but time and again our Coronation mugs,…
5th Apr 2023
AI and making money… The use of Artificial Intelligence is very much in the news at the moment, with the tech wizards pushing all kinds of AI on us, from programs that make art to ones that write screenplays. But these geniuses have already started rapidly back-tracking as they realise we should probably proceed with…
4th Apr 2023
Housework may be a chore but it’s something we all must face sooner or later. You may feel that buying cleaning supplies just isn’t a priority right now with everything being so expensive. But, there is no need to spend your money on pricey branded products. There are so many things you can do (like…
21st Mar 2023
Following on from last week’s story from Lisette, this week we’d like to introduce you to Helen from Dorset who has an ingenious way of saving money on toilet paper.
20th Mar 2023
This gold bullion post is sponsored by Tally The UK is still witnessing double-digit inflation, and, if you’ve any form of wealth, this is very bad news indeed. That’s because rising inflation means your pounds are silently losing real-term value. In other words, £100 can buy you less today than it could this time last…
17th Mar 2023
This is a paid post on behalf of ivie Thinking about how much energy we’re using has become part of our daily lives. Before April, most people would maybe only contemplate the cost of living when they looked at their energy bill or gave a meter reading. Even then, not many of us had to…
14th Mar 2023
With the rising cost of living, we are all keeping an eye on our pockets, whether cutting costs or looking for nifty side hustles to bring in a couple of extra quid. But what if you could make money out of things you do every day? Good news, we have five fantastic apps & platforms…
2nd Mar 2023
It’s World Book Day! If you’re a parent and one of your offspring currently has their nose in a classic Ladybird book, wrestle it out of their hands at once and stick it in the attic. It could be worth some serious money one day. Because on the quiet, and almost under the noses of…
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…
23rd Feb 2023
For a limited time, get 60% off your first box and 25% off for two months with code HFMONEY60. Click here. Want to save money on food shopping? Food shopping can often be a often dull routine. It can also be a big drain on finances; with tantalising products available for us, there’s more choice and…
13th Feb 2023
What happens when you can’t afford your pet? An animal Welfare charity has said is has received 4000 calls from people wanting to give up their pet (as reported this week 13 Feb 2023). That is double what it had received last year. Shelters have reportedly been receiving more and more unwanted animals as the…
26th Jan 2023
Want to save up for a holiday, a big party, or even a major life goal like a house deposit? Making money as a couple can be a fun way to spend time together whilst working toward a mutual goal. We’ve compiled a few ideas for couples to make money together. While many of these…
