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...
Beat the hotel booking sites
We've probably all used the likes of Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com and Trivago at some stage. But now the big players in the hotel booking market are under the spotlight from the consumer watchdog which is about to do some digging...
Sydney on a budget
Sydney on a Budget. Yes I know that Sydney, one of the most stunning cities on the planet, and the word 'budget' don't exactly go hand in hand. But there are ways to see the sights of this amazing city...
Is it ok to offer free gifts with loans and credit cards?
Spa days, hotel trips and free MOT's are just some of the free gifts being dished out by banks and credit card companies when you take out loans and cards. But is it ever ok to offer incentives like this...
Why can’t all holiday hire car companies be like this?
Booking holiday hire car can sometimes seem like a lottery when it comes to weeding out the good guys from the rip off brigade. So having written a fair few pieces over the years about the 'problem' side of car...
Was on Sky Sunrise talking about the ‘Side Hustle’
I was chatting on Sky News on Saturday morning about the 'Side Hustle'. And if you're scratching your head and wondering what on earth I'm talking about, well it's not a new dance move, but a way to make some...
How to get the red carpet treatment at the movies
Want to get the red carpet treatment at the movies? If you love going to the movies but hate crowds and cramped seats, some cinemas are rolling out the red carpet with exclusive lounges, free drinks and super comfy seats. ...
Going on holiday? Here’s why it always pays to pack travel insurance
Going off on holiday without travel insurance is just plain crazy. Yet people still do it in their droves every year and then we read about people stuck in hospitals abroad with no money to pay the bill once...
