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Welcome to Skint Dad, a friendly place for anyone who wants to make their money go further.

More than 25 million people have turned to us for practical advice on cutting household costs, saving for treats and rainy days, dealing with debt, and finding simple ways to earn a bit extra.

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New FCA scam checker tool launches after 800,000 people lose money to fraud

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Child Benefit is rising in 2026: what families will get and how to make the most of it

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New help for low income families: what the government’s child poverty plan actually means for you

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Britain’s energy grid is getting a £28 billion upgrade – what it means for your bills and why it matters

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Loyalty points can now be used on baby formula as rules finally change

Best time to buy yellow sticker food in supermarkets

When supermarkets slash prices at Christmas: the exact times to get yellow sticker deals

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Latest deals

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Lidl Christmas dinner deal: feed 8 for around £12 this year

Get a free Costa Coffee Ready-To-Drink Latte or Caramel Latte from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons or Co-op.

Grab a free Costa iced latte in supermarkets this week

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Christmas veg from 8p: cheapest supermarket deals for 2025

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Free Lindt TEDDY alert: grab a stocking and claim yours this Christmas

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Sainsbury’s Christmas dinner deal: feed six for under £15 with Nectar Prices

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Feed 8 for under £12: Aldi’s value Christmas dinner deal 

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Save money

If you’re spending out money on a real tree this Christmas, you don’t want to throw your money away if the needles drop too soon. These tips will keep your Christmas tree alive for longer.

How to keep a Christmas tree alive until the New Year

Too Good To Go Magic Bags

Too Good To Go loyalty card in the UK – here’s how it works

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Free Christmas holiday clubs and meals if your child gets free school meals

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Cheapest supermarket in the UK revealed: November 2025 update

Best time to buy yellow sticker food in supermarkets

When supermarkets slash prices at Christmas: the exact times to get yellow sticker deals

Something you want, something you need - the 4 Christmas gift rule

Something you want, something you need – the 4 Christmas gift rule

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Make money

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Side hustles AI can’t replace (and how to start one in the UK)

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Get paid to test websites and apps in the UK: a simple guide anyone can start

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Mystery shopping in the UK: how to start and what you can really earn

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Easy ways to make money as a dog owner in the UK

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Earn money while you walk: the best apps to get paid to walk

How to make money listening to music

How to make money listening to music: the simple, honest guide

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Manage money

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Will your benefits be paid early this Christmas? December 2025 payment dates

The quiet money stress nobody talks about in December

The quiet money stress nobody talks about in December

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How to help struggling families this Christmas (even if you’re stretched yourself)

Starting again when life knocks you sideways

Starting again when life knocks you sideways

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The best day to do your Christmas food shop in 2025, according to new research

Real Living Wage: what it is, how much it pays, and why millions still aren’t getting it

Real Living Wage: what it is, how much it pays, and why millions still aren’t getting it

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Help and support

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Why free museums, parks and libraries matter more than ever for families on a tight budget

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How banks spot gambling harm and why it could help protect your money

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What poverty really feels like: the truth nobody talks about

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Winter warmth help: how to stay warm and find free support in your area

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Free Christmas holiday clubs and meals if your child gets free school meals

Child holding a parent’s hand, showing the support families need as new child poverty plans are introduced in the UK.

New help for low income families: what the government’s child poverty plan actually means for you

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