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Get Free Coffee with the Costa Coffee Club!

Any minute now, retail and dining establishments are going to be re-opening and we can get back to some sort of ‘normality’. One of the things that I know has been missed most by members of my team is a good coffee. Whether you get one on the way in to work, or like to … Read the rest

Virgin Red – Everything you need to know!

What is Virgin Red?

Virgin Red is a rapidly growing in popularity reward and loyalty programme which rewards you for all your engagements and transactions with Virgin branded companies, as well as giving you lots of other opportunities to earn points, rewards and prizes. The app is free to download and you don’t have to … Read the rest

Resources and books on how to make money – are they too good to be true?

I’m often asked about my favourite ways of making money and I’m more than happy to share my experiences of anything from surveys through to mystery shopping and anything in between. I’m not saying I’m perfect, but I try to be transparent and only recommend things that I have tried myself. If you browse the … Read the rest

Charity shop and car boot flipping

How to make money at car boot sales

I’m always on the hunt for new ways to make some extra money and if you are reading this – then you probably are too. It might seem crazy, but you really can make money at car boot sales and other second hand selling platforms (online and … Read the rest

Saving Money On Overseas Online Transfers

These days, we’re all living more internationalized lives. We’re passionate travellers, embrace business opportunities abroad, and make our homes in countries around the world.

To make all of this happen, though, we need to send money across international borders. This chore costs cash – far more than most of us ever realize. Over time, losses … Read the rest

What is the meaning of MLM and why is it so bad?

What is the meaning of MLM?

The meaning of MLM is Multi Level Marketing and unless you live under a rock, you are probably being exposed to it in loads of ways, you just might not realise that is what it is. In short it is nothing more than a pyramid scheme just with a … Read the rest

The best personal finance blogs you need to read!

I love blogging. I started as I wanted to learn about WordPress and I thought the best way of learning would be by doing. My blog’s first incarnation was as a cat blog, but I soon struggled for content even though my cats are the best cats in the world! I realised that if I … Read the rest

Investing Money During Coronavirus: is Now a Good Time to Invest

Investing money is always a risky and volatile game, but could now be the best time to invest? Find out whether the coronavirus is a good start for new investors, here…

The coronavirus pandemic has led to, quite possibly, the biggest downturn in an economy in history. It’s been likened to that of the Global … Read the rest

How to make a money box

Whether you are saving for a rainy day (or a pandemic) or just want somewhere to store away your lose change, a money box is a great financial tool which is often overlooked. I wrote about why I wanted my baby niece to have a money box in a previous post, but I firmly … Read the rest

Unusual ways to make money

I’m often asked what are the most unusual ways to make money. In the world we live in, where there are ideas and resources at the tap of a smart phone, there is no quick or easy answer to this, plus, what I find to be a weird and unusual ways to make money, might … Read the rest