How to have a mortgage payment holiday
Think of holidays and right now bet it's the beach one you're dreaming of. But if you're strapped for cash in the current climate, taking a 'mortgage payment holiday' can help ease the financial strain. What is a 'mortgage payment...
Online Shopping. Why it pays to check the returns deal.
I've always been a big fan of online shopping, but in the current climate, with most shops shut, I've ordered everything online, from our new garden furniture, to supplies from Boots, plus a couple of summer dresses. But it's worth...
How I got a refund from Airbnb
I'm a big fan of Airbnb. In fact the snap you've just seen was taken from the balcony of a fabulous apartment we stayed in last year in Malta. Sadly this year's trip won't be going ahead but Airbnb has...
How to get your money back if shows, festivals or sports events are cancelled due to Coronavirus
If you've got tickets for the theatre, festivals or sporting events, chances are you won't be going. Theatres are closing their curtains, cinemas have shut and everything from Glastonbury to the Grand National has been cancelled. If you've forked out...
Five easy ways to cut car costs
You've forked out for your wheels but keeping them on the road can be costly. By the time you've totted up insurance, tax, fuel and the cost of those often 'unexpected' repairs, you can find you're stumping up an average...
Valentine’s meal deal at Bella Italia and a trick to pay half price
Valentine's meal deals are popping up with M&S, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda all launching one. But aside from supermarket offers, Bella Italia's Valentine's meal deal is one of the first 'restaurant' ones I've spotted so far this year so I...
5 ways to protect your holidays
January is the most popular month for booking holidays, and we splash out an average of £3,216 a year on them, so here's five ways to protect your trip against holiday nightmares. Book a package holiday Don't let your dream...
5 ways to be one step ahead with Black Friday sales
Black Friday 'deals' have been piling into my inbox, but I'm always rather cynical when it comes to all this Black Friday hype. Stores may advertise big savings to lure you in, but it's no guarantee that buying on...
Ways to see the wonder of Uluru
Taking a trip to the Red Centre, the red dusty spiritual heart of Australia and home to the mighty Uluru, is beyond amazing. Also known to tourists as Ayers Rock, it got this name when William Gosse, the first non-Aboriginal...
Second Hand September How did I do?
Way back at the start of September I decided to challenge myself to save some cash, and the environment, by wearing stuff that was already hanging in my wardrobe or borrowing, or buying, preloved or second hand clothes. Oxfam had...
Ways to save on theatre tickets
I love going to the theatre but tickets can be pricey so here's 5 easy ways to save money and enjoy the show. Tickets for 10p Yes really! You can bag 10p tickets at the Royal Court Theatre in London....
How much would you pay for a holiday season ticket?
A new luxury travel pass means unlimited stays in glam five star locations around the world. What's there not to like? Rather fabulous looking place in the sun....... How much? I've just been reading about the new Inspirato Pass which...
Visit Vienna on a budget
I've just got back from a trip to Vienna which is one super stunning city. I hopped on an easyJet flight, booked an Airbnb and spent four days checking out the sights, stopping for coffee and strudel and snapping my...
How to beat holiday rip offs
Bumped up charges and hidden costs can all drain your holiday spending money. Here's how to stay one step ahead and beat holiday rip off charges. Avoid splashing the cash at the airport...... Save on airport parking Unless you can...
5 ways to boost the power of your holiday pound
The pound is going down faster against the Dollar and Euro than your first holiday beer so here's five ways to boost the power of your holiday pound. Dream holiday location....... Pre-order currency Planning pays off. Go online and pre-order...
5 easy ways to get a free lunch
Think there's no such thing as a free lunch? Think again! Here's my five easy ways to get a free meal. Trade in Tesco points Swap Tesco Clubcard points for three times their value to boost your spending power when...
