I’ve been scanning my weekly shopping for over five years now, and I’m not going to pretend it changed my life — it didn’t. But it does earn me around £83 a year in vouchers for doing something I was already doing anyway. So here’s my honest Shop and Scan review: what it is, how […]
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Have you ever watched one of those TV programmes where wealthy people swap lives with someone on a much tighter budget and have to survive on what their swap partner actually earns? I have. And instead of just watching and feeling vaguely inspired, I decided to actually ‘semi test’ it myself. No I haven’t swapped
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Your Water Bill Is Probably Higher Than It Needs To Be — Here’s How to Fix It Most people look at their water bill and do absolutely nothing about it. And I get it — unlike energy, you can’t shop around. Your water supplier is determined by your postcode, the same way your local council
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The Book That Changed How I Think About Every Spend Why trust this review? I’ve been writing about personal finance since 2012, and I’ve read more money books than I care to admit. The Latte Factor is one of only a handful I’d genuinely press into someone’s hands and say: read this. This review is based
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In today’s fast-paced world, finding innovative ways to save money has become a huge concern for many individuals. With the raise of advanced AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, the possibilities for optimising your financial strategies have expanded greatly. As you know I am very passionate about saving and lately investing money, I have a great
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One line summary: Packing smart with compact and multipurpose travel essentials for Asia was key to our stress-free adventure. Check my compact and multipurpose travel essentials – tried and tested! Planning a two-week trip to Asia? We decided to set off to Singapore and then to Thailand (Krabi) and stay there almost two weeks (14-27/3/25),
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The cost of raising including higher energy prices meant many of us had to audit and optmise our spend on gas and electricity. Slowly but surely energy deals are showing up. MoneySavingExpert has a calculator on their site that helps you decide whether to fix a deal with your utility provider or not. Check it
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Bulk buying offers significant cost savings by allowing you to purchase larger quantities at discounted prices, reducing waste and providing convenience. To maximize these benefits, strategically plan your bulk purchases, compare unit prices, consider storage space, buy only what you’ll use, and split bulk orders with others. In today’s fast-paced world, where every penny counts,
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By Martyna—aka your Money Saving Girl. I’ve been writing about personal finance for over a decade and have personally tested 50+ money-saving tools to share the best with you! Amazon changes its prices around 2.5 million times a day. That “deal” you’re looking at right now? There’s a good chance it was cheaper last month.
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It depends, however, it is possible to limit the spend with thoughtful planning and some money-saving strategies. Let me share my experience and offer some practical tips for a ‘budget-friendly’ weekend in Switzerland. How to choose the right Swiss destination? While all Swiss cities tend to be pricey, your choice should align with your travel
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