Christmas gets expensive fast, especially when you start adding treats, stocking fillers and last-minute gifts to the trolley. But M&S has pulled … [Read more...]
Ricky Willis author profile
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.
The best day to do your Christmas food shop in 2025, according to new research
Why choosing the right day matters Christmas food shopping can turn even the calmest person into someone who wants to abandon their trolley halfway round the … [Read more...]
Real Living Wage: what it is, how much it pays, and why millions still aren’t getting it
The real cost of working and living Most people feel it the moment they open a bill. Food, rent, travel and energy have gone up far quicker than wages over … [Read more...]
National Living Wage to rise in April 2026: how much more you’ll earn
The key facts you need From April 2026, the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage are going up. The government says the rise will help around … [Read more...]
Help to Save is getting a huge upgrade for low-income families and carers
A big boost for people trying to save on a low income A major change is coming for anyone who struggles to put money aside each month. The Treasury has … [Read more...]
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on a budget: tips for families and disabled visitors
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland looks magical, but it can burn through money very fast, especially when you are paying for kids, rides, food and extras. The … [Read more...]
The refund your energy company won’t tell you about
You could be owed money without knowing Across the UK, people are finding out they’ve been sitting on energy credit for months, even years. Some only notice … [Read more...]
Prezzo is giving away free Tiramisu – but only if your name starts with “Su”
Prezzo has launched a fun, festive freebie. If your name begins with Su – like Sue, Sunil, Suzanne or Sullivan – you can claim a free Tiramisu or a Tiramisu … [Read more...]
TUI is giving away two free Christmas storybooks for kids
If you’re looking for a festive freebie that won’t stretch the budget, TUI has brought back its popular Christmas storybooks. This year, there are two books … [Read more...]
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years – here’s what it means for your money
For the first time in three decades, rail fares in England aren’t going up. After years of watching ticket prices rise faster than wages, a freeze like this … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- …
- 66
- Next Page »
