All The Penny Pincher Blog Posts

Tesco shoppers spending £60 in store can get 8p off each litre of fuel. See the deadlines, exclusions and whether the coupon will really save you money.

I rarely use motorway services, but Pitstop has already given me free and discounted food and drink. Here’s how the points and rewards work.

Heritage Open Days gives you free access to thousands of historic places, tours and experiences across England for 10 days this September.

The autumn toy sales are getting under way. I’ve checked what’s live now and when the major retailer events usually start.

I’ve tested Brand Allies Reviews and Offers to see how much they can save, what the 7am rush is like and whether the extra work is worth it.

Aldi kept the cheapest supermarket crown in August, but Lidl was only £1.74 behind. See the latest prices and what loyalty cards change.

Cashback services can knock money off everyday spending, shopping and switching. Here’s how they work and which UK cashback services I actually use.

More than 500 cinemas are cutting tickets to £4 for National Cinema Weekend, with premium formats included and more ways to save throughout the year.

Our family keeps returning to the Isle of Wight. Here’s how we keep ferry, food and days-out costs down without filling the week with paid attractions.

I tested Gains Pro with several bank accounts, budgeting tools and cashback. Here’s how Gains works, what it costs and what I think so far.

Iceland gives shoppers aged 60 and over 10% off every Tuesday. Here's who qualifies, the 2025 rule change you need to know, and exactly how to claim it.

I use Tesco Clubcard Plus every month and usually save around £20. Here’s how the discounts work, what’s excluded and who I think will get value from it.

A printed photo book can be a thoughtful family keepsake when you plan the cost carefully and avoid paying for pages and extras you do not need.

Away from home and run out of regular medication? See how NHS 111 can help, which medicines are excluded and what an emergency supply may cost.

I tested Vela Rewards for myself, scanned everyday receipts and redeemed a £5 Tesco voucher. Here’s what I earned, what went wrong and whether it pays.

Morrisons has brought its £9.97 BBQ meat pack back for the August bank holiday, packing 1.8kg of burgers, sausages and steaks into one bundle.

I use five UK receipt scanning apps that turn everyday shopping receipts into cash, points or gift cards, often using the same receipt more than once.

Fancy seeing Freddie Mercury’s famous costumes for free? Eight iconic looks are coming to the V&A across a six-stop museum trail this autumn.

Plug-in solar has arrived in Great Britain, but the £110 saving is only part of the story. Here’s what costs, rules and payback could mean for you.

Sainsbury’s is creating around 10,000 work experience and employability opportunities for young people aged 14 to 24. Here’s how the scheme works.

Make your annual leave go further by joining it to weekends and bank holidays, with the best remaining 2026 dates and a 2027 plan for England and Wales.

Turn an ordinary bathroom into a relaxing home spa using things you already own, with low-cost ideas for lighting, scents, towels and atmosphere.

Need more money but not another fixed job? These 7 ideas use things you own, skills you already have and flexible pockets of spare time.

Choosing the wrong toilet can add work and cost to a bathroom refit. Compare the main designs before deciding what fits your room and budget.