Articles, News & Reviews
This is where you’ll find the latest articles we write about the ways to be clever with your cash – from tips on saving, spending and understanding your relationship with your finances through to money news and product reviews.
Travel money: my top ways to spend on holiday
With peak holiday season almost here, it's a good time to talk about travel money - and the cheapest ways to spend abroad. It's possible...
Credit cards, Section 75 and your consumer rights
Buy something worth more than £100 with a credit card and you could get your money back if it's broken, doesn't get delivered or the...
My top “refer-a-friend” offers
Use bespoke codes to give friends a discount and earn you some extra cash or credit. [box] Some articles on the blog contain affiliate links,...
My 14 bank accounts, and why I’ve got each one
Yeah, you read that right. I've got 14 different bank accounts. That's probably 13 more than most people. And you might think it's 13 more...
Taking cash out on a credit card – all the ways you pay more
It can be expensive to use your credit card for cash - and you might not even realise you're doing it. I've been full-on with...
Cheap chicken isn’t something to shout about
Iceland has launched what it claims are the cheapest supermarket chicken breasts - and I'm not happy. Late last week a press release popped into...
Spendonomics: Chocolate and how to get the best value for money
Revealed: the real cost of your mid-afternoon chocolate bar habit, and why seasonal chocs are a rip-off. [box] Contents How much you're spending on chocolate...
How much mobile data do you really need?
You're probably paying for far more data than you actually use. Here's how to work out the right allowance for your phone. [box] Contents How...
Slow broadband? How to leave penalty free
New rules should make it easier for you to get the broadband you're paying for. Though it won't solve wi-fi issues. [box] Contents Your new...
