Have Charity Shops Become Too Expensive?
It was recently announced that British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops across the UK as costs rise.
6 Facebook Scams You Need To Be Aware Of (updated for 2026)
Each day I see more and more people on falling for these Facebook Scams – here’s what to look out for and keep yourself and your money safe.
What you need to know before buying a used car
Buying a used car can feel exciting and risky at the same time.
Faith and Finances Go Hand in Hand in Relationships
How we view money can shape our entire lives. Are you a saver or a spender? Do you invest? Are you paying into a pension? Small actions can have a big impact, especially over the long term. However, there is another factor that can have a huge impact on your financial future: the person you choose to share your life […]
What To Do When You Have No Money For Christmas
Having no money for Christmas can be utterly heartbreaking, especially if you have children. Here are some things you can do to help manage things in the run-up to the festive period and plan for some low budget fun.
How the Cost of Living Crisis Is Reshaping Retirement Plans
The cost of living crisis has a huge impact on everyone’s lives, including those of pension age or who are considering retirement.
Practical and Useful Gifts for New Moms
When you’re looking for gifts for a new mom, it’s tempting to go with baby clothes just because they are cute!
Mastering Finances With The 50-30-20 Rule
This is a collaborative postLife throws curveballs and sometimes, those curveballs hit you right in your wallet. Unexpected expenses, increased cost of living, and stagnant wages can leave you scrambling to make ends meet.
Side Hustles and Tax
Are you confused about which side hustles and tax? This post takes a look at when you need to pay tax on your side hustles and whether you might be affected by the news that Vinted and eBay will now be reporting on seller activity.
Donate Your Secret Santa To Help Children This Christmas
This year the UK Money Bloggers have teamed up with charity KidsOut to encourage people to donate cash instead of buying a Secret Santa gift. Read on to find out how you can help and why we should ditch low-budget Secret Santa in favour of donating to this fantastic children’s charity.
What Is Personal Finance and Why Is It Important?
This is a sponsored post One of the most daunting things, when you grow up, is managing your money. However, it is possible to manage your funds much easier and efficiently through proper planning. Personal finance includes planning your budget, making investments, saving for something, and more.
Are Charity Shops The Best Place For Your Unwanted Clothes?
Are charity shops really the best place for your unwanted clothes? I take a look at what you should and shouldn’t be donating as well as other options for your unwanted items.
How to Know if Your Solicitor is Good Value for Money
This is a sponsored post In the UK, many of us have few dealings with solicitors and are therefore sometimes unsure of what to expect. Because of this, it can be tricky to know if you’re getting your money’s worth. In this article, we’re explaining some of the ways in which you can tell if your solicitor is good value […]
Cash Vs Gift Cards – Which Is A Better Last Minute Gift?
Are you panicking about last-minute gifts? While both gift cards and cash may seem like a cop-out, they make popular Christmas presents, especially for someone you know who already has everything. Is one really better than the other? Let’s take a look.
The Unexpected Costs of Smoking
This is a collaborative post It’s easy to assume that the only cost of smoking is the initial purchase. This is no cheap expenditure either. Because of heavy taxation and shipping and handling fees, smokers pay much more. Calculating savings on NHS Inform reveals that, with the average price of a pack of cigarettes amounting to about £13 in the UK, […]
Beware: Black Friday Price Hikes
With Black Friday just around the corner, followed by Cyber Monday and then lots of sales over Christmas, you’ll want to be sure that you’re getting the best deal. But when is a deal not a deal? I take a look at some Black Friday Price Hikes and a couple of VERY misleading discounts.
What Are The Benefits Of Insurance?
This is a collaborative post If you’re currently reassessing your budget due to the cost of living crisis, you might be wondering ‘what are the benefits of insurance?’ and is it really something that you need to keep paying for? This post takes a look at some of the reasons why you might need insurance and a few handy ways […]
Should You Ditch Life Insurance To Save Money?
This is a sponsored post With the current economic climate, many of us are looking for ways to save money, and canceling insurance premiums that feel unnecessary could be one way to do that. However, it may well be worth looking at what your life might look like without the safety net of an life insurance payout.
15 Useful Resources For The Cost of Living Crisis
The cost of living crisis is affecting everyone, with fuel bills doubling, petrol costs continuing to rise and the knock effect this has on the cost of both groceries and everyday goods.
Cost of Living Crisis – 6 Things To Check
I know there is nothing that is going to fix the cost of living crisis, but there are a few easy things you check (or even double-check) to make sure you are getting all the money you are entitled and are paying the right amount for certain services.
Is Body Shop At Home A Pyramid Scheme?
Have you been invited to join The Body Shop at Home recently? You’re not alone. If you’ve done some research, you might be wondering whether The Body Shop at home is a Pyramid Scheme, Multi-level marketing company or a genuinely good work from home opportunity.
How Do People Achieve Financial Independence?
Would you like to achieve financial independence? If it’s something you’ve been thinking about but aren’t sure where to start, this post takes a look at some of the different types of financial independence and how people go about achieving them. What Does Financial Independence Mean? Financial independence means generating enough money through passive income to cover your monthly expenses, […]
How To Make An Offer On A Property
[Advertisement feature] If you’re looking to buy your first home, or maybe haven’t purchased a house or a flat in a very long time, you might be wondering exactly what the process is when it comes to making an offer on a property.
Food Bank Advent – Reverse Advent Calander 2021
As it’s almost November, it’s once again time to start our reverse advent campaign. Each November, myself along with lots of other members of the UK money blogging community put together a reverse advent calendar to help support our local food banks over the festive period.
