Cash Chats #130: Are freebies really free?
I’ve very mixed feelings about freebies or heavily discounted trials. On one hand I love them – who wouldn’t, you get something for free. One the other hand I’m not sure they’re always a good thing. For a start there’s guilt. Guilt that I’m creating...
Cash Chats #129: Using your money to make a difference
From the climate crisis to Black Lives Matter to struggling high streets, it’s all very well liking a post on social media to show your support for a cause, but is that enough? It’s time to put your money where it can hopefully make a difference to your...
Cash Chats #128: Back to the high street
This week lockdown begins to ease further with the non-essential shops reopening across the UK. I’ve taken a look at how things are working and whether you should be taking a trip to the high street or not. I’ve also shared your consumer rights for...
Cash Chats #127: What to do with your spare cash (Lockdown Money Live 2)
During lockdown, those that are still working are likely spending a lot less than normal. There’s no commuting, no holidays, no nights out, no childcare costs. So what do you do with this extra cash you wouldn’t normally have? In the second of highlights...
Cash Chats #126: Lockdown Money Live part 1 – What’s next for your job and Covid-19
Last week I hosted a free online event called Lockdown Money Live, and here’s the first of the highlights. There were four sessions and this week on the podcast you’ll get to hear my interview with money blogger Faith Archer about the schemes available to...