Munching at meetings. Do you do it?
I read a great blog recently on why meetings can be tough to tackle on the BBC Business website Everything from colleagues bursting in late, to nothing being decided, (think classic 'W1A' BBC comedy for this!), or endless handouts being passed...
What does the Budget mean for the pound in your pocket?
Missed the Budget? Still scratching your head over what it all means for the pound in your pocket? Here's my one minute guide to five things I've pulled out that'll make a difference..... You'll pay less tax from April Right...
Melbourne: Sue’s tips on ways to see the sights & save money
Melbourne is a stunning city and I’ve been lucky enough to go there twice so here’s my tried and tested tips on ways to make the most of it without going for broke. Free trams Hopping on a tram...
Marcus gives ‘easy access’ accounts a run for their money
The American investment bank Goldman Sachs may not be somewhere you'd think of going to open up a savings account. But its new Marcus account, (named after one of the bank's founders), has been topping the 'best buy' tables as it pays...
Are you happy to have Waitrose drivers in your home when you’re out?
Waitrose is to trial a new delivery service which means you can have your groceries delivered and packed away while you're out. Its 'While You're Away' service uses Yale smart lock technology, which means eligible customers can set a 'one...
Does shopping at outlet malls actually save you money?
Factory outlets and outlet malls all promise big discounts of up to 70% but can you really bag a bargain? I love a bargain but I've always been a bit sceptical about outlet malls and never found the bargains live...
Happy to wave goodbye to Vodafone
I've just waved goodbye to Vodafone. Regular billing problems coupled with the fact they couldn't come close to competing on the best deal I'd found all contributed to the breakdown of our relationship. To be fair to Vodafone, the one...
Prague – see the sights & save money
Prague is a stunning city but there's lots of ways to see the sights and save money. I've made a one minute video version below or read on for my top five moneysaving tips. Getting around If you want...
Nice – see the sights and save money
Nice may look pretty fancy but there's plenty of ways to see the sights and save money. I've just been there to see a friend for a couple of days and absolutely loved the place. And it's easy to get...
Jersey – see the sights and save money
I've just come back from a long weekend in Jersey. It's the largest of the Channel Islands and in fact it's so close, just 100 miles from mainland Britain, and a 40 minute easyJet flight from Luton airport that I can't believe...
Norwich – see the sights and save money
I've just been to Norwich for a couple of days. Two of my fabulous friends were getting married there so made my first trip back in about five years. It was a quick visit but still time to explore this...
Save or Splurge? Spotted this bargain turntable from Aldi……
Just spotted Aldi's ' Retro Vintage Turntable which has got to be a winner at just £29.99. Especially when I reckon it's so 'super similar' to one I spotted at Urban Outfitters at £128.99. Aldi's version comes in lilac, cream, grey and a fabulous...
Why does everyone want feedback?
Why does everyone want feedback? Shop online or hand over your email address and you're bound to get 'follow up' emails asking 'how did we do?' and wanting your feedback about the service. Yes it's all great that companies are...
Cut the cost of car insurance
Car insurance has hit a record high. Policy prices are up 9% in a year and the 'average' premium is now £481 according to the Association of British Insurers. The insurance industry claim there's several reasons behind the price hike which...
Macmillan Free Wills Month
Thinking about making your will is never going to be easy, but without one, the law dictates who gets what, which can mean extra heartache for your family if your money, property and possessions aren't shared out the way you...
Why New Year’s resolutions can dent your bank balance
That extra glass of fizz at midnight may give you a horrid headache but the New Year could bring a financial hangover too. Making New Year's resolutions can be bad for your bank balance according to the number crunchers at TSB ...
Regifting and how to get it right, (if you’re going to do it!).
Is passing on an unwanted present plain bad manners or actually a savvy way to save money and recycle to find a new home for an unwanted or duplicate gift? Four out of ten of us admit to 'regifting' some...
Why it always pays to shop around for home insurance.
Two big investigations into the rising cost of home insurance have just hit the headlines. The first comes from market research agency Consumer Intelligence claiming the 'average' household policy price rose by 8.5% over the last year; that's nearly three times the...