Over the years I’ve published a LOT of posts, and some absolute gems end up orphaned (meaning they aren’t linked from anywhere else on the site). This hub fixes that.
Below you’ll find a properly organised directory of older posts that still have value today, from saving money on everyday essentials to freebies, challenges, pensions, and budget-friendly travel ideas. Bookmark this page and dip in whenever you need a quick win.
Quick wins (start here)
- 5 Simple Ways to Save Money
- 10 Money Saving Tips You Should Know
- 11 Tips to Cut Down on Expenses Without Feeling Deprived
- Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget
- How to Only Pay the Price You Want to Pay
- How To Always Get a Bargain
- Shopping Tricks You’ll Wish You Knew Earlier
- The Pitfalls of Free: Here Are Some Things To Look Out For
Freebies and “free stuff” hacks
If you love the feeling of getting something for nothing (same), start here. These are the posts I’d send to a friend who wants easy freebies without spending hours hunting.
- The Secret to Getting Free Stuff
- How to Get Freebies (without falling for nonsense)
- The Orchard at Tesco – Get Free Items & More
Student discounts and memberships
Everyday essentials you can spend less on
These are the posts that quietly save you money month after month because they tackle stuff you buy anyway.
- How to Save Money on Contact Lenses
- SelectSpecs – Glasses From £6
- Save Money on Razor Blades
- How to Save Money on Medication
- Put an End to Dr Google with LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor
- Tips for Choosing a New Laptop
- Saving Money with the Epson EcoTank Printer
Bills, energy and the “where is my money going?” stuff
- Tips & Tricks on Lowering Your Energy Bill
- Is There A Way To Save Money On Energy In Summer?
- How You Can Conserve Energy and Save Money
- Get a Butler to Help You with Your Bills
- No-nonsense Banking with Pockit
Debt, money worries, and getting back to steady ground
These posts are for when you need practical steps and a bit of perspective, not judgement.
- How to Pay Off Your Debts
- Debt “prove it” letter
- How to Embrace Life When You’re Saddled with Debt
- Alternatives to Payday Loans
- Help, I Can’t Pay For That!
- How I Lost £300 – A Cautionary Tale
Pensions, saving for the future, and “grown-up money”
- My Shameful Confession: I Do Not Have a Pension
- Are We Sleep Walking Into a Retirement Crisis?
- How to Start a Pension
- Retirement Provision Through Equity Release – A Sensible Choice
- What is the Maximum ISA Investment?
- Save Towards a Brighter Future for You and the World
- Squirrel Away Your Savings!
Challenges to reset your spending
If you’re the sort of person who does better with a “right, we’re doing this” vibe, these are for you.
Boot sales, bargain hunting, and second-hand wins
Christmas on a budget (without turning into a grinch)
- Have a Realistic Christmas
- 5 Thrifty Ideas for Your Christmas Getaway
- Have a Stress Free Christmas with This Christmas Planner
- Where to Find Christmas Hamper Baskets on a Budget
- How to Save Money at Christmas
- Christmas Hamper Giveaway
- Win a Festive Hamper for Christmas
- UKMB Festive Giveaway 2019 – £400 of Prizes Up for Grabs
Travel for less
- Cheap UK Getaways
- Ways to Save Money on a Weekend Getaway
- Holiday in Monaco on a Budget
- Money Saving Tips for Your Holiday to Iceland
- Thrifty Camping Tips and Tricks
- Is Cruising Good Value for Money?
Money-saving “life admin” (coins, insurance, and random but useful stuff)
- Important Questions Regarding the New British £1 Coin
- The Rarest Coin Errors in Circulation
- Is Insurance Compatible with the Money-Saving Mentality?
- How To Protect The Life You Love
Garden, home, and “make what you’ve got feel nicer”
Where to go next
If you want a more “one stop shop” hub experience, these existing hub pages are worth keeping close:
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