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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

Making money from home – a roundup

During these difficult and uncertain times, almost everyone I have spoken to has concerns about their finances. Whether you are working from home, unable to work, or still in the office, a level of uncertainty hangs over us like nothing our generation has seen or experienced before.

I don’t want to be seen as exploiting … Read the rest

UK Money Bloggers Spring Giveaway

As you know, I love comping and competitions. That feeling you get when you win a prize (no matter how big or small) is awesome and it’s even better if it’s something you wanted, needed or just wouldn’t normally buy yourself.

I’m only a small time blogger, so I can’t offer these competitions often, but … Read the rest

Saving money with Sign Up Offers

As any regular visitor to this site will know, I’m passionate about saving money. Whether this is because you have some debt you need to clear off, or you just want to live more frugally in order to be able to pay for the other things in life, it’s something I’m a real advocate of. … Read the rest

Why Dave Ramsey might not have the right advice for you

Firstly, I want to go on record and say that anyone who gets the conversations about money going and encourages people to face their financial situation cannot be all bad, however I do have major concerns about some of the teachings and quotes from the American Christian financial guru Dave Ramsey. He also happens to … Read the rest

Becoming a financial influencer

It was never my plan to become an influencer, a financial one or any other type. I started I Beat Debt to learn about building websites, and I felt it was going to be easier to learn by doing. I chose a topic I was familiar about in order to create content, and once … Read the rest

Cutting down your single use plastic usage – without breaking the bank!

Single use plastic is one of the biggest concerns of mine at the moment. Every time I try to cut down on my usage, something else comes along which has a disproportionate amount of plastic in or on it and I end up feeling like a failure. Plastic is dangerous to wildlife, and it is … Read the rest

Win a Hammock Competition

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

I love a good competition, and that’s why I work hard behind the scenes to work with other bloggers and brands so that I can offer them to you from time to time. I’m delighted therefore to be able to bring you a brand new competition to help get … Read the rest

7 things you need to know about going on a quiz show

Regular readers or visitors to this site will know that I cleared half of my debt in one day by going on a TV quiz show and using my winnings to clear some of it off. At the time I was in debt management and I was desperate. I’ve never wanted to go on TV … Read the rest

Debt Camel – an interview with founder Sara Williams

What is Debt Camel?

I started I Beat Debt to share my story of getting through the debt management process and to get people talking about money issues. I only have experience of my journey in and out of debt but there is so much more that people want to know about debt and related … Read the rest