A study by Waste and Resources Action Programme (Wrap) has shown that, despite a significant drive to reduce the problem, the waste costs the UK £12.5 billion a … [Read more...]
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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.
Trio of Chicken Kebab with Homemade Tortilla Wraps
Back before Skint Dad was a Dad, there was the odd chance that I went to the pub on a Friday or Saturday night for a few beers with the lads. After probably … [Read more...]
Will You Marry Me?
Have you ever wanted something so bad but didn’t think you had a chance of getting it? The first time I met Skint Mum was in a pub (a bit cliché I … [Read more...]
17 Tips to Make You a Smart Shopper
From food shopping to getting something a bit bigger for the family or home, spending money is an unfortunate side effect of shopping. Retailers make their … [Read more...]
Once upon a time, in a land not so far away
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was a man called Skint Dad. He was contended with his life, he had wonderful … [Read more...]
Fakeaway: Chinese Roasted Chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice and Spring Rolls
My mouth waters thinking about Chinese food; all the different smells, tastes and textures. I love going along to an open kitchen in a take out place just … [Read more...]
A new day – Skint Dad’s debt diary
Payday was yesterday and shall I tell you something exciting? We didn't have to rush to the cash machine to take out money to buy food, we actually had some … [Read more...]
Stop Flushing Money Down The Toilet
Since having our light bulb moment where we realised we seriously needed to sort out our finances and drastically reduce our outgoings, we have been closely … [Read more...]
Fakeaway Recipe: Pizza, Chicken Wings and Potato Wedges
We're into week two of our fakeaway meals and are as hungry as ever. Firstly, as a catch up, here are the details of what the fakeaway is and the rules we … [Read more...]
Skint Dad’s debt diary 17 October 2013
Quite a lot has happen over the last few days! Firstly, we have contacted most if not all of our creditors to arrange a payment plan to pay back £1 per month … [Read more...]
