GET CLUED UP ON CASH

SMALL CHANGES MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST

The weekly Cash Chats podcast with Andy Webb features a conversation with a money expert. Andy has worked on shows like The Money Programme and written for MoneySavingExpert.com and The Money Advice Service, so knows his stuff. He chats about everything from how and where to start saving to spotting scams, and regularly dedicates episodes to listeners’ questions.

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You’ve heard of Money Saving Expert, but if you haven’t signed up to receive the email newsletter, you’re missing out. It tells you everything you need to know that week, whether it be deals you could benefit from, financial help you may not know you’re entitled to, or scams to be aware of. It’s not too wordy or dull – just very useful.

FILL IN THIS JOURNAL

To feel more in control of your money, Real Life Money: The Journal is a practical workbook that helps you set achievable goals, create budgets, and stay on track. You can record and plan your spending, and the book gives advice on issues like managing debt stress and how to open up if you’re having money troubles.

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Cleo is a Messenger app that helps you make better decisions. If you want to go out for a pizza, for example, you can ask it whether you can afford a meal out. It will reply with useful information like the amount of spare cash you have and the payments that are due to come out of your account. It isn’t too serious – it’s like messaging a friend who has your best interests at heart.

READ THIS BLOG

Thriftymum.com is run by Hollie Hutchinson, a mum of two who shares tips and hacks to help you make your money go further. It isn’t just about switching energy providers (although that is there) – she also discusses topics like how to create a successful sideline to make extra cash, where to get the best deals and freebies, and how to keep family life fun without it costing a fortune.