Monday Money #189 How to Save on All Your Essential Bills
I wrote another very popular article for The Mirror last week. It hit at a time when a lot of the media was talking about all the bills rising and it found its way quickly across the internet. By the weekend there were version in every local paper and website across the country, my google […]
(Are you) Too much woman for just one man?
Are you finding dating a bit of a struggle? Finding Mr. Right feeling depressingly out of reach? Writer and friend Rebecca Megson-Smith suggests that maybe, what you need is a different man for every day of the week. (Cyndi Lauper’s Girls just wanna have fun….) Many years ago one of my best friends and I […]
Adverse.online – Mortgages When you have Bad Credit
I bring you a sponsored guest post today from Tony Higham, the founder of Adverse.online. Introducing a new mortgage provider. Adverse.online is only for people who have had bad credit. If you do not have any bad credit such as a Default or CCJ or have never been in a DMP or are an ex-bankrupt […]
Monday Money #188 Cost of Living Crisis
In perfect timing with the hike in essential bills from April I have a week of big one off bills. My upfront element of car insurance with By Miles was paid, £160, plus my RAC breakdown recovery service for £35. And I paid £240 for my trees to cut back at the end of my […]
What Would you Tell a new parent to be?
A post from my collaborator, friend and writer Rebecca Megson-Smith. Recently, I was talking with a friend who is about to become a dad for the first time. He asked me what it had been like as a new mum in those first few months. I was amazed to discover I couldn’t immediately find the […]
Monday Money #187 Debt Awareness Week
It’s Debt Awareness week this week and Ill be sharing lots of content throughout the week on all things debt, how to pay it off, the mental impacts of debt, the feelings of getting out of debt. I wanted to share this very first post I wrote back in 2017 when I came clean about […]
Monday Money #186 Saving Energy and Mystery Shopping
It was another big week for my social channels and my weekly article for The Mirror. I wrote an article about 5 BIG ways to save money on your energy bill, up to £300 a year, plus lots of other smaller changes that can be made. We cant avoid these energy price increases bur we […]
Monday Money #185 How to Save Money for the Future
Last week was the first week of the month with lots of regular bills being paid but its also when I make a lot of savings. I wanted to share the simplicity of my automated savings and how easily it adds up over time. Stock and Shares ISA Every month a transfer of £100 goes […]
Have you talked to your kids about the war in Ukraine?
A post from Rebecca Megson Smith – AKA Ridley Writes. Honestly, it wasn’t even something that crossed my mind until a friend asked me this question at the weekend. My kids are three and five years old. The News is something (jokingly) threatened as a form of ‘punishment TV’ in our house, which elicits squeals […]
Monday Money #184 ALL the bills hit at once
Why does it always happen like this? I know I’m not the only one who has (it feels like) every big bill hit at the same time. This is exactly the time when my emergency fund comes into action to pay for the semi-unexpected costs these past few weeks. The Hot Water and Boiler is […]
Monday Money #183 Secrets to Saving Money Live!
Last week was the first time in two years that I got out to real life in person live event! We were excited for the crowds, (or the trickle) of people who made it to a theatre in Birmingham in the storms to see Jordon Cox, AKA Britain’s Coupon kids and I talk money saving. […]
Innovative Approaches to Men’s Health: Tackling Common Concerns with Confidence
Men’s health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, yet it often goes overlooked. With a focus on innovative approaches, this article aims to address common concerns that men face regarding their health. By adopting a holistic view, we can appreciate the intricate ties between mental and physical health, the foundational role of nutrition and […]