When the temperature drops to freezing for a week, heating bills jump fast. The Cold Weather Payment is designed to give low-income households in England … [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 to get cheap gig and festival tickets without getting scammed
Going to a gig or festival should be fun, not a battle with bots, silly prices or scammers waiting to take advantage. Tickets sell out fast, resale prices jump … [Read more...]
Ticket tout ban: what the new rules mean for your gig and match tickets
If you have ever sat in an online queue for ages, only to see tickets “sold out,” then pop up for triple the price on a resale site, this new rule change is for … [Read more...]
14 weird but legit ways to earn extra cash in the UK
If you have ever sat staring at your online banking and thought, “there has to be an easier way to top this up,” you are not on your own. Most people know … [Read more...]
Best and worst parcel delivery companies revealed
Online shopping should make life easier, but for many of us, getting a parcel delivered still feels like pot luck. Citizens Advice has released its latest … [Read more...]
Do Gousto or HelloFresh really save you money?
Meal kits like Gousto and HelloFresh sound great when you are fed up with food shopping, meal planning and throwing mouldy bits out of the fridge. But do … [Read more...]
Make your festive spending go further with the latest Amex cashback deals
When money is tight, getting a little something back while you shop can take the edge off the December squeeze. If you’ve got an American Express card, … [Read more...]
UK rents up 5% to £1,360 a month: what it really means for your budget
Rents have climbed again across the UK. In the year to October 2025, the average private rent rose by 5%, taking the typical monthly cost to £1,360. That … [Read more...]
5 reasons UK drivers prefer monthly leasing to financing
Many drivers across the UK want a simple, predictable way to use a car without long-term commitment or rising running costs. Monthly leasing has now become … [Read more...]
Why selling your stuff is one of the fastest ways to get cash
When money is tight, waiting for a new side hustle to grow can feel impossible. Selling things you already own is often the quickest way to bring in cash in … [Read more...]
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