MY LIFE IN CASH

Singer Jane Mcdonald, 53, talks us through her money history

Ten old half pennies each weekend. I would buy the old Your Hit Parade records when they came out.

MY POCKET MONEY WAS... MY FIRST JOB WAS...

As a DJ when I was 19. I wanted to save for a car so I got another job as a bar manager and earned around £90 a week.

MY BIGGEST IMPULSE PURCHASES WERE...

My stage outfits. I have a black suit that I had custom-made around 18 years ago. It cost me £2.5k but would be worth around £5k now.

THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING I OWN IS...

A white grand piano to help me write music – it cost me £4,000.

SAVER OR A SPENDER?

I always put money aside for a rainy day, but I am a big spender. What’s the point in having money if you don’t spend it?

THE LAST THING I BOUGHT WAS...

Cushion covers from Asda; I do love a bargain.