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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 does a healthy eye-care routine look like?

by Ricky Willis · updated 28 September 2026

A healthy eye care routine isn't complicated, but it does involve more than just putting on glasses or contacts each morning. It's a mix of daily habits, … [Read more...]

Your First Home scheme: first-time buyers could need just a 2.5% deposit

by Ricky Willis · updated 28 September 2026

Illustration of a couple holding house keys outside a home

The government announced plans on 26 September 2026 for a scheme to help first-time buyers in England purchase a newly built home.  Called Your First … [Read more...]

Energy bills change on 1 October: why the £1,723 cap rises despite the VAT cut

by Ricky Willis · updated 28 September 2026

A hand adjusts a radiator valve beside a thermometer and pink piggy bank

Energy bills have risen for many households on standard variable tariffs from 1 October 2026, even though VAT has been removed from domestic electricity … [Read more...]

Romance scam reports rise 24% as victims lose thousands – warning signs to know

by Ricky Willis · updated 25 September 2026

Woman looking at a mobile phone while sitting at home

Romance scam reports made by Lloyds Banking Group customers have risen by 24% in a year, with a particularly sharp increase among younger adults. If someone … [Read more...]

Diesel hits record £2 a litre as Asda offers 5p off fuel

by Ricky Willis · updated 4 October 2026

Asda petrol filling station

Diesel has hit an average of just over £2 a litre for the first time, pushing the cost of filling a typical family car above £110. The UK average reached a … [Read more...]

PIP and Universal Credit cash support could be cut for some under-25s under new proposal

by Ricky Willis · updated 23 September 2026

Young woman reading paperwork at home about household finances

Some under-25s could lose PIP or extra health-related Universal Credit payments under a new proposal published on Wednesday (23 September). But nothing has … [Read more...]

New vet pricing rules confirmed: what they mean for pet owners

by Ricky Willis · updated 22 September 2026

Vet examining a dog during a veterinary appointment

New rules designed to make vet prices clearer and help pet owners compare costs have been made legally binding across the UK. The Competition and Markets … [Read more...]

Sainsbury’s cuts 25% off more than 600 Taste the Difference products with Nectar

by Ricky Willis · updated 22 September 2026

Selection of Sainsbury's Taste the Difference products included in the 25% off Nectar promotion

Sainsbury’s is offering Nectar customers 25% off more than 600 Taste the Difference products until 6 October. The promotion runs until Tuesday 6 October and … [Read more...]

Thousands of families could be missing out on NHS Healthy Start payments worth up to £9.30 a week

by Ricky Willis · updated 21 September 2026

Milk, fruit, vegetables and baby formula eligible for Healthy Start

Thousands of families are being urged to check whether they can get NHS help towards the cost of food, milk and baby formula. A BBC report published on 20 … [Read more...]

Product testing UK: 12 legit sites to test products for free

by Ricky Willis · updated 20 September 2026

Everyday products ready to be tested at home

Fancy getting products sent to your home to try in return for your opinion? Product testing is a genuine way to get free products and, in some cases, … [Read more...]

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Ricky and Naomi Willis

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

We know how heavy money pressure can feel, so we share simple, practical help to make everyday money feel more manageable.

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