19th Jul 2022
This post is sponsored by Tally When you deposit your money into your bank they keep it safely in a safe somewhere, right? Wrong. Actually, when you ‘deposit’ your money with a bank you basically ‘lend’ it to them…at least that’s the way they think of it. In fact, if everyone tried to get…
15th Jul 2022
Here’s how a dividend yield works, along with 5 top UK shares paying high levels of income to shareholders who invest in these stocks.
11th Jul 2022
The online world creates many opportunities, particularly when it comes to making some extra cash. Here are 30 ways to make money online: Make Money Online Surfing the Web Cashback Sites to Make Money Online Make Money Online with Social Media Make Money with Online Courses Sell Your Stuff Online Jobs to Make Money Make…
4th Jul 2022
Disclaimer: This article is sponsored by giffgaff We are all a bit short of cash at the moment. Some massively more than others. So being able to get a few quid from things around the house is more important that ever. However, knowing if a place is legitimate, whether you are getting a good deal…
24th Jun 2022
Supermarket and frozen food favourite Iceland are offering small loans to customers to help pay for their food shopping. The rate of inflation is at the highest it has been in 40 years, and the cost of living is causing a huge strain on the pockets of households nationwide. In a move to help customers…
24th Jun 2022
There are a surprising number of ways you can make money from dirty laundry. You may have seen our previous articles on making money selling your knickers or used tights. But there are many other weird, wonderful and quite frankly interesting ways you can make money from your dirty laundry. They aren’t all seedy ways,…
23rd Jun 2022
Cryptocurrency markets have been crashing and you might be wondering if now is a good time to buy Bitcoin? Here’s what you need to know.
16th Jun 2022
Curious to know what DeFi is? Here are all the basics on decentralised finance, including some of the risks and how you can make money with it.
16th Jun 2022
Camping is one of the most cost-effective holidays you can have, especially as a family with kids. The coastlines and counties of the UK offer hundreds of prime camping spots, with everything from rugged beaches to soaring mountains within reach of the pitch sites. As we all look at ways to save as we head…
15th Jun 2022
If you’ve been avoiding that much-needed vacation due to the gaping hole it will leave in your pocket at the end, it’s time to reconsider. Did you know, you can make money from your holiday? Firstly, taking a proper break every now and then does wonders for productivity. This means you’ll be able to put…
30th May 2022
When inflation continues to rise, it’s a situation that makes investing quite tricky. Here are some ideas of ways to invest to hopefully match or beat it.
27th May 2022
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. This month I am looking at ways to save money in the garden. This month we officially hit…