Making Money

I was so pleased when the general election was confirmed. Not because of any particular political leaning (that’s not what this post is about after all) but because I knew there was a good chance of making some extra money before Christmas by being a poll clerk! 

I have been a poll clerk at an … Read the rest

I’m sure you’ve noticed but it’s November already! I’m not entirely sure where this year has gone, but it is fast disappearing and it will be Christmas before you know it! Christmas is a really expensive time of the year, but more so if you don’t plan. If you are organised and plan your spending … Read the rest

I’m delighted to bring you this exclusive interview with Francesca from From Pennies to Pounds – one of my favourite money blogs. She has some great tips about managing your money, especially as a single parent!

Hi Fran, thanks for taking time to be interviewed. First of all, what made you set up your … Read the rest

You’ve done a clear out at home, and you don’t have either the time nor the amount of stuff to warrant doing a car boot sale, so what are the best ways of selling your goods to make a bit of extra cash? One of my favourite ways is using Gumtree. Gumtree is … Read the rest

I have a confession. I am addicted to property shows. From Phil & Kirsty, Drew & Jonathan and Tarek & Christina, I am obsessed! My Sky + Box is full of them, and every day I get home I have at least a couple of episodes of “Buying and Selling” or “Flip or Flop… Read the rest

One of my favourite shows is the HGTV original, “Flip or Flop”, shown in the UK on “W”. The premise is simple, at the time married couple Tarek El Moussa and his wife Christina buy properties, flip them, and sell them on for a profit. There is no doubt that this is an expensive and … Read the rest

I love any way I can find of making extra money, especially when I’m on the go. Vypr has become my favourite quick survey app as it is simple and quick. Just search for it in the app store or in the Google Play store.

The premise is simple, one you are all signed … Read the rest

I’m thrilled to be part of the UK Money Bloggers community and I’m even more excited to be part of their massive summer giveaway! A group of us have all contributed so that we can give away bigger and better prizes than we can usually offer on our own. It’s a way of getting you … Read the rest