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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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Skint Dad has some very exciting news!

by Ricky Willis · updated 6 April 2015

I Have Some Very Exciting News! | The Skint Dad Blog

It's been just over a year since starting the Skint Dad blog. For everything I've achieved, today brings even more exciting news! I have some very exciting … [Read more...]

Payday Loans for Kids – Pocket Money Loans

by Ricky Willis · updated 15 March 2022

Pocket Money Loans

Christmas is coming and instead of asking bank of mum and dad for some money to help pay for Christmas, now kids can get their own payday loan! But, wait! … [Read more...]

Selling Your Home? Simple Tips to Maximise the Value

by Ricky Willis · updated 21 April 2019

Selling Your Home? Simple Tips to Maximise the Value | The Skint Dad Blog

For the majority of home owners their property is the biggest asset they have. Unless you are lucky enough that the first home you buy is suitable throughout … [Read more...]

Budget Recipe: Stir Fry

by Ricky Willis · updated 22 April 2019

Budget Recipe Stir Fry

Last week, things just got a bit behind and, without realising, Skint Mum was in from work and bedtime was lurking. We didn't have long to get dinner cooked … [Read more...]

5 Money Saving Rules of Becoming a Landlord

by Ricky Willis · updated 13 March 2019

5 Money Saving Rules of Becoming a Landlord

If you’ve ever looked into buying a second property and becoming a landlord, you’ll probably know it’s not something you can do on the cheap. I know a few … [Read more...]

Are you this year’s Smartest Shopper? Win £10,000!

by Ricky Willis · updated 20 April 2019

Are You This Year's Smartest Shopper? The Skint Dad Blog

This time last year I entered a competition run by the online voucher site Savoo. The competition was to find the UK’s Smartest Shopper and the winner would … [Read more...]

Saving Money on Car Insurance for Young Drivers

by Ricky Willis · updated 11 April 2019

Saving Money on Car Insurance for Young Drivers

Statistically, if you're a young driver aged 17 – 24 you are much more likely to have an accident than drivers that are older. This is mainly due to lack of … [Read more...]

Sainsbury’s to Cut Nectar Points in Half

by Ricky Willis · updated 20 September 2019

Sainsbury’s Cut Nectar Points in Half

I love my store reward cards. Whether it's Sainsbury's Nectar points, Tesco Clubcard or Boots Advantage; I don’t hide the fact that I like to collect the little … [Read more...]

Is Cost Important When Buying Car Insurance?

by Ricky Willis · updated 11 April 2019

The first thing I look at when buying car insurance is the cost. A survey asked what the most important thing about insurance is and the results shocked me.

The first thing I look at when buying car insurance is the cost. A survey asked what the most important thing about insurance is and the results shocked … [Read more...]

thetrainline.com Mobile App Review

by Ricky Willis · updated 12 March 2019

thetrainline.com Mobile App Review

I met an old friend for lunch the other day and he mentioned he was visiting another friend of ours in Leeds around Christmas time. Not one to miss out I hinted … [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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