The old switchero

I'm not saying I only did this for the blog content, but it did cross my mind! This month, I've switched my current account. I'd also like to think the bribe for free cash for making the switch was part of the thought process. But anyway, enough about me being cheap and prepared to fill …

Is green enough?

This week, the UK Government unveiled a new financial product through NS&I. This was a product designed to help consumers contribute to the green revolution, so money gained through the investments will be spent on renewable energy projects. That's a nice way to do a bit of ethical investing, and being a fixed year bond …

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 …

An Eggcellent Deal

I love a bargain, me. My freezer usually contains a fair few yellow sticker items at any one time from meat and fish through to bread. Then, again it's only a bargain if you actually eat it. However, today I want to focus on a particular deal. The Easter stock clearance. Before Easter, this particular …

C-C-C-C Cashback

This is not a sponsored post. As much as I'd like to make money from ranting online, I'm just not there yet. No, today's post is about something I've started to do recently. Earn cash back. My credit card gives me a strong 0.25% cashback with every purchase. I can probably then afford a maccies …

What’s lurking in the water?

Today's post could almost be my first review of a specific place. This weekend, a group of us went to The coal shed for dinner - this is a steak place. I've put the receipt below and I'd just like you to see if you can spot what is up with this - hint it …

How much is loyalty worth?

We’re hit with headlines of switching and saving but is there any value in staying loyal for you and the brand? I have a handful of loyalty cards; one gives me a point for every pound I spend, another four and one gives me 10. This makes me more likely to shop there but this …

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 …