23rd Oct 2018
When it comes to films about making money, it usually ends up going horribly, horribly wrong for the main characters, who lose sight of what is important and are corrupted by the lucrative money-making exercises they’ve been involved in. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t fun to watch them make their millions along the way…….
21st Sep 2018
Brexit is supposed to happen on March 29th 2019 but so far we have no deal with the EU about how we are going to leave. If a deal is struck (and that’s not definite by any means at this stage) then both sides have agreed on a 21-month “transition” period that will start after the…
24th Jul 2018
We’ve been hit with a scorcher this summer, and the hot weather won’t be doing a David Copperfield act anytime soon. Whether you’re enjoying the heatwave, or it’s a bit too muggy for your liking, you could always be opportunistic and make some money from the torrid temperatures. From selling fans to fruit picking, there’s…
18th Jun 2018
For many of us, working from home is the dream. However, sometimes you get forced into making money while housebound unexpectedly. Often this may be due to an extended recovery period post-injury, illness or operation. Or perhaps, you find yourself housebound by association, taking care of a family member or friend. While rest is of…
21st Mar 2018
Apart from the promise of warmer weather and longer days, the change of season brings another great delight: sales shopping! Unfortunately, bargain-hunting Brits could be left out of pocket in the seasonal sales due to common consumer rights myths. Need an example? The mistaken belief that shops have to sell goods at the displayed price…
29th Jan 2018
An exciting freebie for kids! Lee Valley are giving away FREE Activity Packs, including a free Sticker Book, Pens and so much more. Enter your details on the form linked and get exploring today. Your colouring book will lead to lots of fun and exciting adventures when you visit Lee Valley. There is lots to see…
16th Nov 2017
Although it may seem almost unthinkable to lose track of your cash, it’s a surprisingly common occurrence. Since everyone can do with discovering their own little ‘pot of gold’, we did some research to discover ways of claiming your forgotten funds. The good news is: finding assets is easier than you might think! Let’s take…
9th Nov 2017
Do you have a great home-made product or a burgeoning collection of vintage clothes you’d like to sell online, but don’t know where to start? While setting up an Etsy store is pretty easy, there’s something even simpler – selling your stuff on Instagram. While the image-sharing app started out as a popular platform for…
2nd Nov 2017
Moroccan food is easy to vegan-ise and make cheaply. Flic Everett share these simple, spicy, fragrant and cheap vegan recipes. Cabbage leaves with pine nuts and raisins These little parcels are the cheap and easy version of stuffed vine leaves. They taste fantastic, but cost pennies. Ingredients – Makes 10-15 10-15 Savoy cabbage leaves 110g…
5th Oct 2017
Everyone dreams of a windfall. But an inheritance, gift or redundancy pay-out isn’t an unalloyed joy. Working out what to spend, what to invest, and where to put your money can be a bit daunting. If you don’t know where to start, it’s worth following five steps that can help you decide what to do…
31st Aug 2017
The internet has more and more places for selling clothes, and we’re pretty impressed by the ASOS Marketplace. It’s a great site for anyone who would like to set up shop online the easy way. We are all aware of the joys of eBay – and how you can make very good money from it –…
4th Apr 2017
Competitive eating might sound like the opportunity to eat a lot of food and get paid, but it’s a bit more complicated than that. It is in fact a sport, and some contests attract serious competitors. If you fancy yourself with an appetite for competitive eating, here’s our guide to making money as a player….
