Author: Lynn Beattie

Four Different way of Saving £1000 – With results

Back in July 2020 I found myself with some extra money, I took the opportunity to start an experiment that I have wanted to do for many years for Mrs Mummypenny. I put £1000 into four different savings pots to track how they perform over time. After 3 months I want to share how that […]

Free/low cost Half Term Ideas

October half term is a challenging one. Its cold and often raining so outdoor activities can be a challenge. Here are a few more half term ideas to keep those little ones entertained next week, with a budget in mind…. free and low cost half term ideas! Recycled Craft time Save up your recycling for […]

Are You Paying Too Much for Your Mobile?

Most of us are at some point guilty of paying more than we need to for contracts, simply because we don’t take the time to check. We stick with providers out of loyalty, because we’ve always been with them, and perhaps because we’ve had a positive experience so far. We keep that gym membership that […]

Monday Money #123 My first Key Note speech as a STEM ambassador

Last week was a very exciting and nerve-racking week for me. I did my first EVER Key Note speech to the schools of East of England as part of my role as a STEM ambassador. STEM stands for Science, technology, Engineering and Maths, and I am in the maths camp, talking about what a great […]

I have beaten SAD depression this January with Exercise and Healthy Eating

SAD depression – My Journey I have written about my battle with Seasonal affective disorder many times on my blog. It is a debilitating illness that affects me and I know so many of you readers during the winter months. It has got to me this winter. November and December were bad. The days were […]

6 Fun And Interesting Ways To Build Your Investment Portfolio

With investing, traditionally speaking, you would deal on the stock market or perhaps trade with bonds with businesses or even the government. In the modern age, the opportunities to invest have changed and made it more fun and interesting to learn about. Of course, investing comes with its risk, so you should be careful. NFTs […]

Monday Money #122 Fighting off SAD & WHY is bowling so expensive?

I write this from my dining room table office. I have a perfectly good office upstairs but I prefer it in my dining room. The kettle is near by, I look out to the garden for bird and squirrel spotting. And am surrounded by my books, crystals and Trev is always sat somewhere near by. […]

Monday Money #121 October Beach Recharge and Successful Selling

I have vowed to visit a beach every month. I am from Cornwall and desperately miss living near the beach, if I go at least once every month I feel like I can recharge and get back to my roots. This recent weekend I drove to Norfolk and Well-next-the-sea to walk the beautiful beach, trying […]

Debt Stories with Money Savvy Mum UK

I have a wonderful series of debt stories from personal finance writers who have paid off debt or whom are on a debt journey. Many people are in debt, you are not alone. For this post I welcome Ruth from Money Savvy Mum UK Blog. I have been in debt for most of my adult […]

Monday Money #120 Autumn has definitely arrived

I have started wearing my woolly jumpers and the thick black tights are on. Autumn has definitely arrived. Have you cracked and put the heating on yet? I have to say I’ve not cracked yet, but maybe will in October! Can you save money on your Energy Bill? As the heating goes on the energy […]

Who would you give money to if you won the lottery?

When it comes to winning the lottery, you can find yourself suddenly in possession of a staggering amount of money – and at this point, you might be wondering whether you could do something to help people in need. But who should you give money to if you were so lucky as to find yourself […]