What the ****?

Don't worry mum and dad, this post won't be me just effing and blinding! No, today I'm focusing on another victim of the pandemic. My pin. I can't remember the last time I needed to use it. Most shopping is done online so I don't need it. The boosted contactless limit also sees most transactions …

Bagging a bargain

Today's post is almost dedicated to a skill I'm particularly proud of - bagging a bargain. One of my favourites is the three-pound dress that has been wheeled out on numerous occasions now over the last 4 years that always seems to garner a compliment. But the bargain battlefield can be complex. We've just come …

Do you take?

Amex. "Do you take Amex?" Has become a question I ask quite a lot more now. A couple of months back, I took the plunge to get an American Express credit card. Greatly boosted with a cheeky ten-pound cashback from Quidco for my troubles. Since then, I've used my new card to get me home for the …

Bonkers Banking

Today I hope to help some of you with your long distant memories of New Year's resolutions, by discussing one of my savings tips - this is however hidden within a rant! I'm going to focus on banking. High street branches receive a lot of negative publicity for closing. My issue with them is their …