Love is in the air on Steph’s Packed Lunch
Loving today's studio display for Valentines Day on Steph's Packed Lunch. I'll be nack in the Cash Clinic hot seat chatting money news with Steph. On today's menu we have the latest news on 'buy now pay later', rising credit...
Cheap holidays on a budget
If you want a cheap holiday on a budget here's my top tips on ways to save money Holiday prices have gone up around 30% over the last year and with rising costs - one in four of us say...
Filming for a new TV Holiday Show on Channel 5
Had a brilliant time yesterday filming a new TV Holiday Show for Channel 5. Can't say too much right now but as you might expect, there'll be lots of tips, tricks and advice on ways to get the best deal...
Back on the Cash Clinic on Steph’s Packed Lunch
Great to be back on the Cash Clinic today for a chance to chat money news with Steph. I'll be talking bank switching and how you can get a shiny new bank account plus £175 to boot. And why it...
Black Friday: How to avoid being ripped off
I was on the Jeremy Kyle show on Talk TV last with a look ahead to this week's annual Black Friday event. Don't be fooled into thinking this is the last day to ever bag a bargain, or even snap...
Steph’s Packed Lunch: My first time on the Cash Clinic today!
I'm a big fan of Steph's Packed Lunch and absolutely loved my first time on the show today chatting over the day's money and consumer headlines with Steph. The last time Steph and I met was on a building site...
Easy ways to beat the budget airlines
I’m a big easyJet fan. The bright orange planes are always my first choice of budget airline and I’ve been travelling with them across Europe for nearly 20 years. First time round was for a friend’s wedding in France and...
Five moneysaving tips to tackle the cost of living crisis
Price rises are never good news, especially when they're on the 'essentials' like food and energy. For some people faced with rising prices, a spot of cutting back on spending and tightening their purse strings may make enough in the...
Christmas Presents: Can I get a refund on unwanted gifts?
When it comes to Christmas presents, it's the season of goodwill, so what happens if you've been given a gift you won't use or like? A jumper that's too big? Too small? Or not your colour? Or maybe you've been...
5 easy ways to shop smart on Black Friday
Black Friday is a massive American import that's now flagged up both sides of the Atlantic as an annual shopping bonanza, with stores eager to lure us in with the promise of deals and discounts in the hope we'll splash...
Ways to save on breakdown insurance
Breakdown insurance can save big bills if you run into car trouble, but there's no 'one size fits all' policy, so here's the nuts and bolts of what you need to know. When it comes to the big players of...
What happens if my energy supplier goes bust?
The current energy crisis has sparked off because the wholesale or ‘bulk buy’ price energy firms pay for gas has shot up by 250% since the start of this year. This has put the squeeze on suppliers, especially smaller ones,...
The Rising Cafe in Lincoln; how coffee & cake saves lives
When I stumbled upon the Rising Cafe in Lincoln last week, all I knew about this hidden gem was it was number one for 'Cafes in Lincoln' on TripAdvisor. And after a morning enjoying the city's sights, (along with the...
My Best Buys, Bargains and Savings
I've just saved a whopping £265 on our AA membership, totally loving my new Mandarin Shower Butter and snapped up the perfect travel 'must have' that won't break the bank. Saved £265 on AA breakdown cover Always worth shopping around...
Visit York: ways to see the sights & save money
I've just got back from a city break to York. Been so excited about this trip, firstly because it's our first time away this year and secondly, as I haven't been back to York since a school trip yonks ago....
Ways to save money parking at the beach
I love a trip to the seaside but parking at the beach can put a hole in your spending bucket. So here's my tricks to find a space and save enough cash for a whole load of ice creams. Hidden...
Summer holidays: what you need to know about going on a green light
The Government has announced its much anticipated 'Green List' of twelve countries you can travel to after May 17th, without having to quarantine when you get back to England. But you'll still need to take a Covid test before and...
Working from home: how to get the job done
The 'commute' from bed to office without leaving home may go on way after lockdown restrictions ease, with big name companies including Nationwide and PwC offering employees the chance to ditch office life. Nationwide's 13,000 'office based' staff can choose...