14th Dec 2022
Discount code sites are a fantastic way to save cash throughout the year! With Black Friday well and truly upon us (and then Cyber Monday… and then December deals…) you can use these sites to combine discounts for a serious bargain here and there. Here’s our pick of the best discount code sites to use!…
14th Dec 2022
Raising children is an expensive business, so money saving tips for parents are always warmly received. In fact, 2021 research by CPAG found the average cost of raising a child until the age of 18 now stands at £160,692 for a couple and £193,801 for a lone parent To help out parents, we’ve compiled a…
12th Dec 2022
As the festive season is fast approaching, most people will be thinking about how they’re going to spend Christmas and what they need to do to prepare for the big day and celebrations over the break. But it is important to be wary of scams. There are others out there who will be preparing for…
12th Dec 2022
Snow trapped you at home? It may just be the money-making opportunity you need. If the weather has you bored out of your trousers indoors, don’t let this down-time go to waste. Make the most of it. In fact, make it earn you money. Find out here how you can earn cash from the snow,…
9th Dec 2022
Shrinkflation is a portmanteau word that puts together ‘shrink’ and ‘inflation’. It’s used to explain what’s happening when manufacturers reduce the size of the groceries we buy whilst still charging us the same price.
29th Nov 2022
Bablands December. Welcome back to our monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I’m Emmy and for the last six years I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog, bablands.com. I’ve learnt a…
24th Nov 2022
Cash is making a comeback. According to figures released by the Post Office, cash use increased 20 per cent in July this year compared to July 2021, and eight per cent on the figures for June 2022. These are not small amounts. In fact, cash is booming; the business reported that a whopping £3.3 billion had…
18th Nov 2022
When you buy or sell shares through a broker you’ll often have to pay a share dealing fee. This will be charged on top of any annual platform fees, though it varies by provider. So, what’s the difference between these fees? And how can you limit the cost when buying and selling shares? Keep on…
17th Nov 2022
Welcome to Ask Jasmine, the column where I round up some of the questions I have received from readers. In this edition, I answer many questions about cleaning, complaining, selling Star Wars figurines and how to contact Amazon when locked out of you account. I hope these answers can help you with any questions…
15th Nov 2022
Make Money In Retirement. Whatever stage of life you’re at, study after study shows that if you want to live longer, be healthier and have more of a life, working after retirement is one of the best things you can do. As well as helping you stay happy and healthy, a recent French study has suggested…
20th Oct 2022
What are zombie banks? Let’s face it – there is a lot of economic turmoil happening at the moment. Both in the United Kingdom alone and across the globe, there is almost never-ending news of the economy, talks of finances, currencies, and the cost of living. We understand that it can sometimes be easier to…
19th Oct 2022
Save money shopping. With the arrival of autumn, and news about the state of the British economy seemingly endlessly depressing, people are naturally starting to worry how this will affect them in the colder months. Reportedly, people are delaying turning their heating on to save money. This in itself can cause problems, as you need…
