The Penny Pincher Blog

I road test the Too Good Too Go App (again), and had a bit of a disappointing experience...

Octopus Energy gives away 10,000 electric blankets to help electric bills for the most needy

Prime Day is here (again), here's a few tips to keep your wallet happy!

Charity aims to help carers, as the cost of living soars and those in need struggle.

13% of all food brought by Brits ends up in the bin, with those under 25 being the worst offenders!

King Charles replaces his mother later in the year, but how many other women feature on currency?

The DWP has announced when the next £324 cost of living support payment will be made

The NS&I have up the Premium Bonds prize fund by £76M, doubling the number of bigger prizes and 19x more smaller prizes!

Its time to submit your meter readings before the October price rise, even if you have a smart meter!

Are you able to claim an extra £156 a week in benefits from the DWP?

'Sainsfreeze' pop-up shop gives food waste reduction tips, plus free food, but for 2 days only!

Any old banknotes you've got stashed under the mattress, or down the bank of the sofa, are about to be worth nothing unless you act quickly!

Award winning parenting platform Happity expands & offers cheap, even free, ways for parents to locate local activities

Tax cuts, energy savings, stamp duty cuts, banker bonus caps removed, beer and spirit duty rises scrapped: but will you be better off?

Maximise your grocery budget by paying by gift card, helping you keep to your budget as well as earning cashback too!

Super fast to complete surveys, some paid and some just for fun, but a handy way to earn a few extra pence here and there, with no hassle.

Asda has had to set purchase limits on its Just Essentials range, due to excess demand for the lower priced food

How Much Does A Wedding Cost, & Ways To Fund It

What's a side hustle, and how can it help your family pay the bills in these difficult times?

Bus operators are likely to cap journeys at £2 from January, to help save commuters ££'s

Sainsbury's to remove best before dates from 273 of it's own brand products, including yoghurts

Why ditching best before dates must not be a positive move for everyone..

Are you eligible for a free eye test, or even glasses? Here's how to find out.

89% of adults in Great Britain reported their cost of living had risen over the past month..