When people say it’s the thought that counts, does that mean you can forgive them when they’re spending money on something you don’t want or need? Wouldn’t it be better if the money went where it really will make a difference? That’s the idea behind the UK Money Blogger and BT My Donate Christmas charity […]
This Christmas the UK Money Blogger community and BT My Donate are asking you to ask for a charity donation rather than a Secret Santa gift. In part, it’s because we hate seeing so much money wasted on gifts that often end up – let’s face it – unwanted, but also because we know people […]
From teaching your kids about money through to how to earn cashback, plus some handy Christmas saving tips, here’s a round-up of the blogs you might have missed in November. Each article has been chosen by the bloggers themselves, so this really is the best of the best. Andy Webb: As a community we’re running […]
This week Leanne from Broke in the Big Smoke shares why she’s doing Secret Santa differently this year. I’ve finally caved and turned on the heating, winter is here, the Coca-Cola advert’s been on the telly and Christmas is most definitely coming all we really need now is some snow! I have to admit though, […]
After the excesses of Black Friday, we felt it was time to take a step back and think about spending – or not spending. The idea of non-consumerism is popular with many money bloggers, through deliberate “no-spend” days and just habit. Plus with Giving Tuesday taking place, it was a good time to think about […]
Each week a money blogger gets to share a few home truths. This week it’s Carl Lincoln from Wiser Wealthier, who is giving his Loose Change. Carl thinks you’re being hoodwinked by special offers. You probably think you know what a sale is, right? Put very simply it’s a time when things are cheaper than they […]
There was only one topic this week’s #MondayMoneyUK could tackle – the beast that is Black Friday. Our host was Tom Church from the Latest Deals blog. You can listen to his round up with Georgie Frost on Share Radio, or read on below for a selection of the best tweets. Q1 – Deal or no […]
Since this week is Financial Education week it seemed fitting to make last nights #MondayMoneyUK chat all about financial education. We wanted to know whether you thought we were doing enough and what sort of things we could all do to help educate this generation about the things they need to know to become as […]
Money bloggers have plenty to say, and Loose change is their Speakers’ Corner. This week Sara Williams who writes about debt and credit problems at Debt Camel shares her fears for our kids when tap and pay becomes the norm. 2016 feels like the year contactless cards became the new normal. In July there were 92 […]