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Holidays abroad get the green light. Here’s how to protect your trip.

July 4, 2020

Holidays abroad get the green light today as the Government says we can now visit a whole host of countries around the world. Since March it's been advising against 'all but essential' international travel but it's now published a list...

Deals and discounts I’ve spotted this week……

July 3, 2020

Here's my run down of some of the deals, discounts and great buys I've spotted this week...... Save 25% off stays at Jurys Inn & Leonardo Hotels You can save 25% on bookings at both Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels...

How to have a mortgage payment holiday

June 26, 2020

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...

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Five easy ways to cut car costs

February 25, 2020

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...

5 ways to be one step ahead with Black Friday sales

November 22, 2019

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

October 25, 2019

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?

October 1, 2019

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

September 12, 2019

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....

Visit Vienna on a budget

August 15, 2019

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...

5 ways to boost the power of your holiday pound

August 1, 2019

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

July 24, 2019

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...

Free open air movies & theatre

July 17, 2019

Summer has finally arrived so why not make the most of it by packing a picnic and spend the evening at an open air cinema or theatre. I've rounded up five of them and they're all totally free! Yes no...

5 ways to make a speedy trip through Ikea & save money

June 19, 2019

I'm feeling just a little bit smug right now as I've achieved a 'personal best' in Ikea Yes my fastest time yet, just 10 minutes from entering the store to emerging plus purchase at the Milton Keynes store. As I...

Budget Boutique Hotels At A Snip

June 11, 2019

Budget and Boutique aren't two words you'd usually find together in hotel world. In fact it's more like 'Cheap and Cheerful' when you think of the likes of budget hotels but having recently discovered Point A hotels, I've got to...

How to shop for clothes on eBay

May 30, 2019

I'm a huge fan of eBay and over the years I've picked up a wonderful wardrobe of bargains. Reckon my best one, (if we're talking value for money), has to be a lovely black and white Coast halter neck dress that I...

See New York & save money

May 23, 2019

I've just got back from a trip to New York. I absolutely love the place and it was my fifth trip to the Big Apple. You can very easily spend a fortune in the city that never sleeps, but I've...

Ways to come out a winner with holiday hire cars

April 17, 2019

Ever found hiring a car on holiday can seem more like playing the lottery? All too often it can seem nothing more than a game of 'pay your money and take your chance'. And no I'm not harking back to...

Ways to see Malta on a budget

April 12, 2019

I've just got back from a trip to Malta, a place that's literally bursting at the seams with a rich mix of history, culture and sights. This small archipelago of islands sits between Sicily and North Africa and at times...

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