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There's been lots in the news this week about the fact that households with old style RTS electricity meters should get them upgraded before 30 June. I was invited on Channel 5News to explain what this all means, how to...

A whole stack of household bills are going up this month, including water bills, council tax, energy, mobile and broadband, car tax as well as the cost of your TV licence. While you can switch and save with some, such...

I love tracking down deals, discounts and offers to get out and about without splashing serious cash.  Here's my quick round up of just some of the fun things you can do for free, or £1 or less! Visit St....

Black Friday is a big American import and flagged up both sides of the Atlantic by retailers as a shopping bargain bonanza with sales, deals and discounts on offer on everything from tech gadgets and clothes to furniture, homeware, and...

This month I've snapped up a voucher for a free dessert at Ask Italian, bagged a bargain new top from one of my favourite labels via eBay and found the best Pastel de Nata outside Portugal  - well that's my...

Just back from a few days in the Portuguese capital Lisbon and wow what a city!  Definitely a place we'll be going back to! Loving the stunning rooftop views at every turn, the narrow winding alleys and backstreets of Alfama,...

Mowing your lawn or a spot of weeding could prove a costly exercise as it could cost you over £100 with many councils now charging a garden bin tax. Four of out five cash strapped councils now charge to empty...

I'm just back from a trip to the Lake District and been asked to write about my adventures for a magazine travel feature.   Very excited as it's a chance to relive the memories and share some great travel and moneysaving...

Budget Day is always a crazy busy day and I'm at BBC 3CR studios where by the magic of radio I'll be chatting on BBC Scotland's Drivetime show tonight. I'll be one of the panellists helping break down the numbers...