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Why families buy alloy wheels at the wrong time (and how to avoid overpaying)

by Ricky Willis · updated 29 July 2026

For most households, the car is one of the biggest ongoing costs after the mortgage or rent, right up there with the weekly shop and the energy bill. So it … [Read more...]

Free school meals? Your kid could get fed, entertained, and maybe even meet an alpaca this summer

by Naomi Willis · updated 10 July 2026

Free meals, fun activities and help with childcare if your child gets free school meals, but you need to apply. Here’s how it works. If your child gets … [Read more...]

Weekly shop vs little and often: which costs more?

by Naomi Willis · updated 2 July 2026

A supermarket aisle scene showing a trolley

Most people do not necessarily choose how they do their food shop. They fall into a pattern. A quick stop after work. A top-up on the way home. A “just one … [Read more...]

Why restoring a gravestone in place can save families money

by Ricky Willis · updated 2 July 2026

Most people never expect to budget for gravestone repairs. A memorial can stand for decades through rain, frost, snow and everything else the British weather … [Read more...]

Smart ways to prepare for a road trip in a new country abroad

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 June 2026

A road trip in a new country gives travellers more freedom to explore, but it also requires more preparation than a city break or guided holiday. Driving … [Read more...]

7 ways Vauxhall tyres can save you money this Spring trip

by Ricky Willis · updated 15 May 2026

Spring is when many families get motivated to plan weekend drives and affordable day out trips. If you are not careful, the costs can escalate without you even … [Read more...]

I was sent a fake HMRC tax notice. Here’s how to spot the scam

by Naomi Willis · updated 8 January 2026

important letter on kitchen table

As the self assessment deadline gets closer, HMRC scams start doing the rounds again. Emails, texts and even letters that look official land on doormats and … [Read more...]

Side hustles and benefits in the UK: what you need to know

by Ricky Willis · updated 8 January 2026

A quiet UK high street with local shops, showing everyday life for people balancing benefits and small side hustles.

More people are doing side hustles just to make things a bit easier. Paid surveys in the evening. Mystery shopping while you are already out doing the food … [Read more...]

A once-a-year money check most families forget (with rough savings)

by Naomi Willis · updated 6 January 2026

woman writing in notepad

Most money stress doesn’t come from one big mistake. It comes from lots of small things quietly ticking along in the background. This is a once-a-year money … [Read more...]

Lloyds Bank switch deal: grab £250 plus Disney Plus for free

by Ricky Willis · updated 6 January 2026

Lloyds Bank Club Lloyds £250 switching offer with free Disney Plus in the UK in 2026

Switching banks might sound like a job for a rainy Sunday, but Lloyds has dropped an offer that makes the faff worth it. Move your current account over to … [Read more...]

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