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.
Why I didn’t tell you I went on holiday
I've just got back from a week away. But I didn't post any pics on Facebook or Twitter while I was away. I didn't mention...
How to save money on car parking
My tips to help you pay less for parking your car. As someone who generally gets around on foot or public transport, I rarely have...
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...
