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Ricky Willis

Ricky Willis from Skint Dad

Ricky Willis is the founder of Skint Dad, a UK website helping families make their money go further.

Skint Dad began during a tough period, when Ricky and his family were working their way out of £42,000 of debt. What started as a way to stay accountable quickly grew into a place for honest, real-life money help without judgement.

Today, Ricky shares simple, practical tips based on lived experience, focusing on cutting bills, saving at the supermarket, and finding small ways to boost income at home.

He has appeared on BBC TV, This Morning, and Good Morning Britain, and is regularly asked to comment on the money pressures families face across the UK.

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ChatGPT side hustles: 8 ways Brits are cashing in this year

by Ricky Willis · updated 11 November 2025

Woman working on a laptop at home office with notebook and AI tool ChatGPT

ChatGPT isn’t just a clever chatbot. It’s quietly helping thousands of people in the UK earn extra money every month. Whether you want to start a side hustle … [Read more...]

British bank details sold on the dark web for the price of a pint

by Ricky Willis · updated 11 November 2025

Person using laptop while digital code and bank card icons appear, showing stolen UK bank data on the dark web

Stolen UK bank cards are being sold on the dark web for as little as £6.27 – about the cost of a pint in London. New research from NordVPN shows a … [Read more...]

Make money online UK: 20 genuine ways that really work

by Ricky Willis · updated 10 November 2025

Make money online UK guide – Skint Dad

Making money online can be brilliant. It gives you flexibility, freedom and a chance to top up your income from home. If you earn more than £1,000 in a tax … [Read more...]

Tesco launches Christmas toy donation drive to help families in need

by Ricky Willis · updated 10 November 2025

Tesco launches Christmas toy donation drive

Christmas can be an expensive time of year, and for many families, it’s a struggle just to cover the basics, let alone fill stockings or wrap … [Read more...]

Yes, you can earn cash just by queuing and some people make £20 an hour

by Ricky Willis · updated 19 November 2025

Getting paid to stand in a queue

We Brits are famous for queuing, but now it’s becoming a way to make extra cash. A growing number of people are getting paid to stand in line for others, … [Read more...]

SMARTY Mobile Black Friday deal: triple data from just £8 a month

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 November 2025

SMARTY 50GB for 8 pounds Black Friday deal

If you’re looking to cut your phone bill but don’t want to lose out on data, SMARTY’s Black Friday deals are well worth a look. For a short time, SMARTY … [Read more...]

Could you make millions by reporting tax cheats? HMRC plans big rewards for whistleblowers

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 November 2025

Whistle on a table

People who report major tax cheats could soon be in for a big payday. HMRC is said to be planning a new reward scheme that could pay up to 30% of the tax … [Read more...]

Where to get free or cheap toys and gifts for kids this Christmas in the UK

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 November 2025

Parent wrapping simple Christmas gifts for children

Finding help with Christmas presents If you’re already stressing about paying for school shoes and winter coats, the thought of Christmas presents can feel … [Read more...]

Mobile networks to block scam calls using fake UK numbers from 2026

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 November 2025

A person holding a smartphone showing a scam warning message, highlighting new mobile network changes to block fake UK numbers.

From next year, scam calls pretending to come from trusted UK numbers should finally start drying up. BT, Vodafone, Three, Virgin Media O2, Tesco Mobile, … [Read more...]

Children to learn budgeting and mortgages at school under new curriculum shake-up

by Ricky Willis · updated 8 November 2025

Child holding a piggy bank and learning about money

Money is finally getting a proper place in the classroom. The government has announced that by 2028, financial education will be compulsory in every primary and … [Read more...]

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