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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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What Do You Do If You’ve Been Overpaid?

by Ricky Willis · updated 8 March 2018

You look at your bank balance on payday and see a whole lot more than you were expecting! First, you may rub your eyes, not sure whether to believe it. But what should you actually do if you've been overpaid?

You look at your bank balance on payday and see a whole lot more than you were expecting! First, you may rub your eyes, not sure whether to believe it. But what … [Read more...]

Skint Dad’s Lamb Rogan Josh Fakeaway

by Ricky Willis · updated 3 December 2020

Lamb Rogan Josh

I was delighted when Tasty Easy Lamb approached me and asked if I wanted to make a recipe using lamb. To be honest, lamb is not something that we have on our … [Read more...]

Earn Money Completing Fun Tasks Online with GetPaidTo

by Ricky Willis · updated 29 January 2018

Sign up to GetPaidTo and earn cash by completing tasks, surveys, watching videos, and playing free games.

Sign up to GetPaidTo and earn cash by completing tasks, and surveys, watching videos and playing free games. You can use GetPaidTo as a way to boost your … [Read more...]

Save Money and Switch This Big Energy Saving Week 2018

by Ricky Willis · updated 23 January 2018

Big Energy Saving Week 2018

Haven’t switched gas and electricity provider for more than 6 years? You’ve missed savings the same as 6 months’ worth of food shopping! Use Big Energy Saving … [Read more...]

How to Make Extra Income From Your Home with Booking.com

by Ricky Willis · updated 20 December 2017

Use Booking.com to make money with your property

You could be sitting on a mini gold mine right now without even realising it! Listing your home, or even a room in your home, can easily increase the return … [Read more...]

5 Hacks to Get the Best Black Friday Deals

by Ricky Willis · updated 12 April 2019

Black Friday is just around the corner and you may well be itching to get some good deals. But don’t just rush in as you could easily waste money.

Black Friday is just around the corner and you may well be itching to get some good deals. But don’t just rush in as you could easily waste money. Don’t … [Read more...]

Forget Cashback! Get a Full Refund on Your Shop with Boom25

by Ricky Willis · updated 7 July 2022

We've all heard of cashback, but Boom25.com are taking things to the next level! They give you the chance to get a FULL refund on your next online shop!

Boom25 closed down around April/May 2021 and you can no longer sign up. However, there are plenty of other cashback sites to earn decent money back on your … [Read more...]

Free Amazon Products and Discounts Every Single Time You Shop

by Ricky Willis · updated 2 December 2020

Use Vipon to save money at Amazon every single time you shop! Get access to FREE Amazon products and Amazon voucher codes with savings from 20% to 80%.

Use Vipon to save money at Amazon every single time you shop! Get access to FREE Amazon products and Amazon voucher codes with savings from 20% to 80%. Join … [Read more...]

5 simple ways to save money on contact lenses

by Ricky Willis · updated 24 October 2017

If you wear contact lenses the costs can soon add up, but there are a number of ways you can keep the costs down and save cash.

If you wear contact lenses the costs can soon add up, but there are a number of ways you can keep the costs down and save cash. Written in collaboration … [Read more...]

Warwick Castle Review and Family Ticket Giveaway

by Ricky Willis · updated 6 October 2017

Warwick Castle Review and Family Ticket Giveaway

We visited Warwick Castle and loved it! You can experience it too as you’ve got the chance to win a family ticket to Warwick Castle. We were recently … [Read more...]

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