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….
14th Mar 2017
You can find out how to haggle on the high street and how to haggle online quite easily. It doesn’t take a lot – just a bit of knowledge and some practice. It takes a bit of front but anyone can do it if they know how. Here’s our guide to haggling like pros! …
14th Feb 2017
Go foraging as soon as the leaves and berries are out because it’s all FREE FOOD! Here are some tips for getting free food for yourself, your family and your neighbours. Share and you can all have delicious free food on the table. How to find free food in your neighbourhood Nettle soup Blackberry crumble…
1st Jan 2017
While Helsinki may be one of the coldest destinations in the world in winter, summertime with its long days of sunshine, brings out the crowds to this Finnish city located on the shores of the Baltic Sea. With 150 miles of coastline, more than 300 islands, trendy shops and restaurants, as well as loads of…
11th Oct 2016
A chicken is £2.78 in Tesco – and you can’t get much cheaper than that. That’s a whole, frozen 1.4kg chicken. Fresh ones are a bit more expensive (about £4 for 1.7kg or £7 for free range, same weight). We are going to show you how one person can live on a chicken for a week. And…
27th Jun 2016
In the past few days you’ve been asking “how does Brexit affect me?” In particular I’m being asked “how does Brexit affect my money?” In fact I’ve been on most of the TV channels and a load of radio stations answering questions about interest rates, prices, savings, pensions, mortgages and jobs among other things. No…
5th Jun 2016
What’s not to love about cycling? It’s good for the environment, your wallet and, of course, your health. But before you rush out and spend hundreds on a state-of-the-art bike, or even just a cheap second-hand one, here are a few things you should consider. What to look for Where to buy Optional extras Government…
23rd May 2016
Ever commented on a beautiful outfit to be told it came from a supermarket, discount store or charity shop? Did it make you wonder if you know the best places to shop for cheap designer clothes? We’ve put together this essential guide to saving money on your wardrobe – without compromising on style. There’s a whole…
18th May 2016
Even in the city there’s loads of free food growing: nettles, dandelion leaves (and flowers), blackberries, linden leaves etc. Get foraging. Here are my top ten free food recipes.
24th Apr 2016
After the runaway success of ‘Live On A Chicken For A Week‘ we bring you this week of beans recipes! Baked beans are cheap- even in Waitrose a pack of 4x400g tins is only £1.25, (that’s 31p a can)! OK, yes, we know the problem with eating lots of beans, but maybe you could cope with a little…
