Welcome to Mrs Mummypenny - Personal Finance Expert
I write and talk about personal finance made simple – lifestyle choices that will save you time and money.
In this site you’ll find my top personal finance, money saving and budgeting tips to help you get started on your money saving journey, along with products and services that offer great value.
Get your week off to a great start with ‘Monday Money’ the weekly post where you’ll get to read the best money tips or have a listen to the podcast.
You’ll also find my spending diary here, where each week I itemise everything I’ve spent (yes, everything)!
Lynn Beattie (was Lynn James).
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Healthy Wealth
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I was Scammed and Lost over £2,000
The rise of the financial scam is growing into a monster. Lockdown has given people more time and more ways to apply the scam. I
Transferring a Child Trust Fund to a Junior ISA. With Beanstalk [ad]
Do you still have a Child Trust Fund? Hands up to an admission from me. I’ve had a financial admin task on my to-do list
Debt Stories with Ruth from Mrs Hawkins House Blog
Welcome to another post in my series of debt stories from personal finance writers who have paid off debt or whom are on a debt
Debt Stories with Jane from Shoestring Cottage
Welcome to another post in my wonderful series of debt stories from personal finance writers who have paid off debt or whom are on a
Lets Talk About Debt…
It is National Debt Awareness Week and I want to talk debt. Yes lets talk about debt, dispel some of those feeling of shame. If
Lifestyle
Always Tried and Tested
Luxury life on a budget.
I was Scammed and Lost over £2,000
The rise of the financial scam is growing into a monster. Lockdown has given people more time and more ways to apply the scam. I
Transferring a Child Trust Fund to a Junior ISA. With Beanstalk [ad]
Do you still have a Child Trust Fund? Hands up to an admission from me. I’ve had a financial admin task on my to-do list
My Favourite UK Money Bloggers and Why You Should Read their blogs
Favourite UK Money Bloggers The UK Money Bloggers are a community who inspire each other, collaborate and share each other’s content. There are so many
Egypt: Top Budget Destination
With all the news of Egypt becoming increasingly popular as a holiday destination, and the luxurious Red Sea resorts the country has to offer, you
Exciting News for Nectar and Avios Point collectors [ad]
This week sees a fantastic new partnership between Nectar Points and Avios. You can now switch Nectar points to Avios or vice versa, Avios points
Monday Money
Inspiration to Save Money
Monday Money #149 Spending Diary & Saving for my children’s future
I wish it would warm up!! Come on weather, its May, we should be getting sunshine and warmth by now. Especially for these few weeks
Monday Money #148 Spending Diary ALL THE FOOD
Hands up if you’ve spent a small a fortune on eating out this week??!! Me, 100%. It was a sunny week so the pubs and
Monday Money #147 Spending Diary Sunshine, Dinner, Podcast and an Op
I am officially declaring the end of my lockdown spending diary, but do not worry readers I will be carrying on with my spending diary
Monday Money #146 Lockdown Spending Diary Week 14 – More Freedom
As I write this closer towards the end of Monday 12th April than the beginning I can report on what life was like with more
Monday Money #145 Lockdown Spending Diary Week 13 – Happy Easter Freedom
How amazing does it feel to have a few days of sunshine and be able to see friends and family again. Albeit outside and limited
Body & Mind
Connecting the big dots
Seasons change and Everything Improves – A Life Update
As the years pass (I just turned 44) experience teaches me how in tune my body and mind is with the seasons. As we pass
My Love Letter to Women for International Women’s Day 2021
This is a love letter and wave of gratitude to women for International Women’s Day. To the women who have helped me to survive during
Understanding Your Money Mindset – Early Money Memories
This is part of a series of content inspired by the chapters of my book. I will be releasing excerpts of my book content on
Exciting News for Nectar and Avios Point collectors [ad]
This week sees a fantastic new partnership between Nectar Points and Avios. You can now switch Nectar points to Avios or vice versa, Avios points
Mrs Mummypenny 2020 A Year in Review
I love to write these posts every year, its such a great way to end each year by reflecting back on what I am super
THE MONEY-TALKS PODCAST
Looking for a valuable podcast? Want to have a healthy wealth binge, and catch up on dozens of episodes?