The new tax year sees changes in how savings work for children. The Child Trust Fund can now be transferred to a Junior ISA with more choices and potentially … [Read more...]
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Ricky Willis
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.
How I Intend to Kick Debt’s Butt
For the last 18 months, I have been trying my hardest to improve our financial situation. At times we've made some real progress and managed to pay off large … [Read more...]
15 Simple Lessons Learnt From Being in Debt
For the last 15 years of my life, I have been in debt. It's not always been for such a huge amount, though. At first, it was small and manageable, but then … [Read more...]
Cheap and Effective Space Saving Ideas
Space saving is on our mind. We're considering moving to a more affordable, smaller property but we're worried about the lack of space we'll … [Read more...]
Plan for Unexpected Holiday Costs
There are a few things that often get forgotten when planning for your holiday so add them to the pre-holiday check list so you don't end up paying … [Read more...]
How to Save Money When You Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Do you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck every month? I know it seems difficult, but with a few changes, your situation can greatly improve. For a … [Read more...]
Forget Orange Wednesdays and Celebrate Meerkat Movies!
Grab 2 for 1 cinema tickets with Meerkat Movies after Comparethemarket.com launches a new scheme to fill the void of Orange Wednesdays. After EE announced it … [Read more...]
Energy bill refund: reclaiming overpayments with ease
Millions of pounds in overpaid energy bills are sitting just waiting to be refunded. If you've ever switched providers, you may be due a refund on your energy … [Read more...]
Lamb Bhuna Skint Dad Fakeaway Recipe
It’s been a while but today we make another Skint Dad fakeaway recipe with a budget lamb bhuna. For long-time readers you will know in the early days (around 16 … [Read more...]
Outstanding Debt – Another One Bites the Dust!
Today I reduced my debt by another £1,000. Although it's not been easy, in 16 months we've reduced our total debt from £42,000 to £27,000. It's been a … [Read more...]
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