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Ricky Willis

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.

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Help with furniture for low income families – where to find grants for furniture and carpets

by Ricky Willis · updated 7 November 2022

family eating a pizza while sat on a rug in front of a sofa

Don't struggle without essential items - find out where you can find grants for carpets and furniture if you cannot afford them. Low income families and … [Read more...]

5 money saving ways for camping in summer or winter

by Ricky Willis · updated 1 September 2021

cup on campfire

A camping trip is an exciting experience, but where do you start without going overboard? To save money when camping, consider other things besides the tent, … [Read more...]

How I’ve won £20k entering free competitions (and how you can too)

by Ricky Willis · updated 29 September 2021

Since I’ve started entering competitions I’ve won over £20,000 worth of cash and prizes, including holidays, tickets to world premieres, shopping vouchers, clothes and numerous smaller prizes. Oh, and there was also a prize of a whopping £10,000 in cold hard cash!

I’ve won £20,000 worth of prizes, including holidays and cash in free competitions. Find out insider tips and where to enter. Since I started entering free … [Read more...]

Genuine work from home jobs that anyone can do

by Ricky Willis · updated 29 May 2024

cartoon of a woman sat at a desk. There is a laptop open in front of her and a cactus on the other side of the desk. She has her legs crossed and is drinking from a mug.

More than ever, people in the UK are looking to supplement their income by finding a job where they can work from home.  In an era when we are more … [Read more...]

Stop overspending for NHS prescriptions

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 April 2024

Being unwell can sometimes be very expensive. Instead of overspending, check out these simple tips and advice on how you can save money on NHS prescriptions

Being unwell can sometimes be very expensive. So, we've put together some very simple tips and advice on how you can make this time easier on the pocket … [Read more...]

7 reasons why your debit card got declined

by Ricky Willis · updated 26 August 2021

Your card doesn't just get declined because you have no money. If it gets declined you don't need to panic and there are things you can do to put it right.

Your debit card doesn't just get declined because you have no money. If it gets declined you don't need to panic, and there are things you can do to put it … [Read more...]

7 ways to make money recycling your stuff

by Ricky Willis · updated 18 August 2021

Most councils come to the road side to recycle our rubbish but did you know that you can actually make money recycling some of your old stuff?

Most councils come to the roadside to recycle our rubbish but did you know that you can actually make money recycling some of your old stuff? I think … [Read more...]

Skint Dad’s budget at home date night ideas

by Ricky Willis · updated 3 August 2021

When money is tight the idea of date night may be the last thing on your mind. With simple planning and very little cost you can have a date night at home.

When money is tight the idea of date night may be the last thing on your mind. With simple planning and very little cost, here are some fab at home date night … [Read more...]

Best place to sell books for cash UK

by Ricky Willis · updated 6 July 2021

If you're looking for a way to make extra money, there is an easy way to make a regular passive income by selling send hand books online.

Selling second-hand books is a great way to free up some space at home and make a few quid in the process. Some people are even making a regular income from … [Read more...]

A massive change for the Skint Dad family

by Ricky Willis · updated 16 April 2021

The Willis family

For most people, 2020 will be remembered for the year of COVID and the pandemic that spread quickly across all corners of the globe. For us, 2020 will be … [Read more...]

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Ricky and Naomi Willis

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

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