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Skint Dad Ricky Willis

Ricky Willis founded the award-winning money saving website SkintDad.co.uk which helps people save money by showing that every penny counts.

What started as a way to share his family’s debt issues, and as a way to be held accountable while paying off £42,000 of consumer debt, quickly became a hit money blog.

Since Ricky launched the site it has attracted over 15 million page views.

Ricky has a passion for finding ways to boost income and has gained experience in website development.

He has appeared on BBC TV, This Morning, Good Morning Britain, as well as in newspapers discussing money issues families face today.

Meet the rest of the team.

Amazon Prime scam warning: don’t fall for this fake cancellation email

by Ricky Willis · updated 7 July 2025

A sign that says scam alert on it.

Amazon has issued a fresh warning after millions of shoppers, including plenty in the UK, have been targeted with a clever new scam. If you receive an … [Read more...]

DWP to flag suspicious bank activity from 2026 – what it really means for your benefits

by Ricky Willis · updated 6 July 2025

From 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be stepping up its efforts to crack down on benefit fraud, and that includes checking data from bank … [Read more...]

Latest WhatsApp scams to avoid in 2025

by Ricky Willis · updated 1 June 2025

whatsapp scams messages

Have you or someone you know fallen victim to a WhatsApp scam? Even if you haven't yet, it might happen soon! According to analysis by Lloyds Bank, … [Read more...]

Nationwide customers to get £100 bonus – here’s who qualifies and how to claim it

by Ricky Willis · updated 29 May 2025

Inside of a Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide has announced a fresh wave of £100 bonus payments, and it’s good news for millions of its customers. If you’ve got the right accounts, you could see … [Read more...]

Forced prepayment meter scandal: are you owed a payout from your energy supplier?

by Ricky Willis · updated 29 May 2025

Energy prepayment keys and cards

Thousands of families across the UK are set to get compensation payouts from their energy suppliers, and you could be one of them. There has been a huge … [Read more...]

Can you make money reselling on Vinted?

by Ricky Willis · updated 29 May 2025

Photo of 2 mobile phones showing the Vinted app on them

Selling your old clothes is a great way to earn a bit of extra cash. But what if you could go one step further and actually make money by reselling things on … [Read more...]

Thames Water hit with record £122.7 million fine – but will customers pay the price?

by Ricky Willis · updated 29 May 2025

Thames Water, the UK's largest water company, has been fined £122.7 million by Ofwat, the water regulator, for serious failures in its wastewater operations and … [Read more...]

Renovating on a Budget: Clever Tips to Keep Costs Down

by Ricky Willis · updated 23 May 2025

Renovating your home doesn’t have to be a money pit. With a bit of creativity, planning, and a clear budget, you can refresh your space without breaking the … [Read more...]

How to claim up to £70 after Mastercard ruling (even if you haven’t used Mastercard)

by Ricky Willis · updated 29 May 2025

If you spent money in the UK between 1992 and 2008, you could be owed up to £70 - even if you never used or had a Mastercard. After a long legal battle, … [Read more...]

Trade in your kids’ old clothes and get £5 at M&S

by Ricky Willis · updated 18 May 2025

Kids grow fast. One minute their school trousers fit perfectly, the next they’re halfway up their shins. It’s like feeding a bottomless pit and dressing a … [Read more...]

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Ricky and Naomi Willis, founders and editors of the Skint Dad website.

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