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14 weird but legit ways to earn extra cash in the UK

by Ricky Willis · updated 1 December 2025

Everyday UK table with toilet roll tubes, empty phone box, honey jar, notebook of money making ideas, work gloves and a smartphone showing a completed online gig.

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

by Ricky Willis · updated 19 November 2025

Parcel delivery companies delivering a package to a customer

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?

by Ricky Willis · updated 19 November 2025

Open meal kit box on a normal UK kitchen worktop with simple ingredients and a recipe card, showing how meal kits can help with meal planning and reducing waste.

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

by Ricky Willis · updated 19 November 2025

Amex festive cashback offers

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

by Ricky Willis · updated 19 November 2025

Rents have climbed again across the UK.

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...]

How to spot a scam side hustle before you get pulled in

by Naomi Willis · updated 18 December 2025

A person sitting at a kitchen table looking at a phone message about a high-paying side hustle, checking if it is a scam.

Spot scam side hustles before you lose money. Simple checks, real red flags and the latest UK scam trends to help you stay safe when earning extra … [Read more...]

5 reasons UK drivers prefer monthly leasing to financing

by Ricky Willis · updated 18 November 2025

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

by Ricky Willis · updated 18 November 2025

Everyday household items like trainers, a phone and kids’ books laid out on a table in a UK home, ready to be photographed and sold for quick 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...]

New side hustles you can start today that didn’t exist a few years ago

by Ricky Willis · updated 18 November 2025

Hands holding a smartphone outdoors with simple icons showing modern UK side hustles including TikTok Shop, UGC videos, AI rating, EV charger renting and digital templates.

Many people feel they’ve done every side hustle going. But in the last four years, a whole new set of ways to earn money online has appeared. Some of them … [Read more...]

1p Saving Challenge – tips to save successfully

by Ricky Willis · updated 18 November 2025

Many people started the 1p saving challenge at the beginning of the year but a few people have started to struggle. Don’t get put off – here are some tips to keep you on track so you can still save £667.95 by the end of the year.

Simple tips to help you stay on track with the 1p savings challenge and grow £667.95 in a year, even if you’ve struggled to keep it going. Plenty of people … [Read more...]

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