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Back from holiday – 5 moneysaving tips to holiday on a budget

October 21, 2025

I'm always ready for my next adventure, and after this month's trip, lots of you asked how I manage to travel so much without spending a fortune. So I wanted to share just a few of my travel tips on...

Five free things you can do in September

September 3, 2025

Here's how to keep those Summer vibes going, and give your bank balance a rest! This month I've got five free things you can do, from boat trips and days out to movie tickets, beauty treatments, and even a free...

Free and cheap Summer holiday fun

August 2, 2025

We're just into August and if you're struggling with ways to keep the kids amused over the school Summer holidays, here's some fun, free, and super cheap ways to keep them busy over the next few weeks! Free day out...

Porto: Travel adventures and tips for a great trip!

July 2, 2025

Just come back from a few days in Porto, and I'm excited to share the news that I've landed a travel commission, from my friends at My Weekly magazine, to write a feature all about my time in this fantastic...

On BBC Radio Norfolk sharing tips on ways to beat financial scammers

June 5, 2025

Always love a chat with Edd Smith on BBC Radio Norfolk and today we were talking about scams with advice on how to avoid rip off scammers who are out to drain your bank balance. If you missed today's show...

Does your electricity meter need upgrading before 30 June?

May 1, 2025

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...

On Channel 4 News – what Trump’s Tariffs mean for your money

April 15, 2025

I was invited on to Channel 4 News on Friday night for a live studio discussion on what the US trade tariffs could mean for your money, including the effect on mortgages, petrol prices, investments and more. And the fabulous...

Ways to save on your water bill

April 3, 2025

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...

Ways to beat the April bill hikes

March 7, 2025

April is bumper bill rise month which means most households will be facing bill hikes on everything from water and energy to council tax, mobile and broadband. Here's some of my moneysaving tips to help beat those price hikes. ...

Free days out, or £1 or less!

February 3, 2025

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....

Your rights with missing and damaged parcels

January 22, 2025

I was chatting on BBC Radio Norfolk this morning sharing advice on where you stand if parcels arrive damaged or go missing. Bet we probably all have our fair share of horror stories when it comes to parcel deliveries, whether...

Black Friday: Why it pays to shop smart

November 25, 2024

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...

On Channel 5 News this week talking financial scams

October 25, 2024

Citizens Advice is running its annual Scams Awareness campaign this week and revealed that one in five of us has fallen victim to a financial scam over the last year. If you're a victim of a financial scam, both the...

Free stuff, bargains and best buys this month

October 15, 2024

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...

Save up to 20% snapping up ‘first order’ discounts

October 1, 2024

How do you fancy saving up to 20% next time you shop? Heaps of shops offer juicy discounts on your ‘first order’ just for signing up to their mailing list or downloading their app. And even if you’ve shopped with...

Loving Lisbon!

September 24, 2024

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,...

Sue before 5News on Winter Fuel Payment 20 August 2024

On Channel 5 News later about the Winter Fuel Payment

August 20, 2024

The government has announced that the Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 a year, is being scrapped for millions of pensioners this Winter. What is the Winter Fuel Payment? It's a one off tax free payment, worth up to...

Garden Bin Tax: how much do you pay?

August 3, 2024

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...

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