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Monzo has become a really useful free money management app. Here's how I use it for saving, budgeting and family finances.

Live within 500m of a planned pylon or grid upgrade? You could get £250 a year off your electricity bill for up to 10 years.

Need a free school holiday activity? The John Muir Trust’s new family pack turns a local park, garden, beach or woodland into something to explore.

Buy Now Pay Later now comes with affordability checks and stronger consumer protection, but the changes could also leave some shoppers unable to use it.

More schools are getting free breakfast clubs from September. Find out whether yours is included and what 30 minutes of free morning childcare could save.

Thinking of renting out your driveway? I tried JustPark myself. Here’s what I earned, what it costs and what to check before listing your space.

Planning a renovation, extension or self-build? Penny Pincher readers can get 2 free Homebuilding & Renovating Show tickets worth up to £36.

Healthy Start can help with milk, formula, fruit and vegetables. Check the latest payment rates, eligibility rules and how to apply for the card.

Monzo for kids gives 6 to 15 year olds a free card and app, while parents keep oversight. Here’s what we’ve found from using it with 2 children.

Your water company may send you free shower heads, tap aerators and other devices. Here’s how to check what you can claim and use less water.

From supermarket cafés to big-name restaurants, here's where kids eat free or for £1 this summer, with all the dates, small print and money-saving tips.

Got a Tesco Clubcard gathering dust? Half a million shoppers are sitting on £100 or more without realising. Here's how to find out if you're one of them.

Paying for more mobile service than your family needs? Compare contracts, separate handset costs and rethink how you manage temporary phone numbers.

Amazon Kids+ offers books, games, videos and parental controls for children aged 3 to 12, but the monthly cost has risen since its launch, so is it worth using?

Nous found possible savings across my household bills, including about £300 on energy. This review explains the costs, controls and drawbacks.monthly cost has risen since its launch, so is it worth using?

We use McQueens Dairies every week for milk and everyday essentials. Here’s why we went back to doorstep deliveries, what it costs and how PENNY50 works.

Feed the family for 96p per portion with Gousto’s 70% new-customer offer, and see how delivery, meal choices, skipping and cancellation work.

Renting privately in England? These 8 Renters’ Rights Act changes affect evictions, rent rises, pets, advance rent and how you can leave.

Free theatre tickets for the kids in London's West End every summer sounds too good to be true, but it's real. Here's how the offer works.

Keep the children busy without draining your budget, with free workshops, low-cost days out, current family deals and easy activities for home.

Tax-Free Childcare can cut an approved childcare bill by 20%. See how it works, what it covers and the key Universal Credit rule for working families.

A proper steak dinner for the price of a meal deal sandwich? Co-op reckons so. Here's the deal, the small print, and how to cook the steak so it's good.

You don’t need a studio or a large following to start creating videos. Here’s how content creation could develop into a practical side hustle.

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.

Can Approved Food’s short-dated groceries really save you money? This review looks at prices, delivery costs, dates and whether the bargains add up.

An up-to-date guide to how the CheckoutSmart cashback app works, who it suits, and how to use it without spending more than planned.

We checked Rakuten's actual cashback rates, read the small print nobody reads, and worked out who the £25 sign-up bonus really suits. Here's the honest verdict.

Octopus Energy is changing its popular free coffee reward. I tried the new scratchcard, did not win, and think loyal customers are losing something useful.

Millions are finding credit card repayments a burden. Here’s what persistent debt means, why minimum payments drag on and what help lenders should offer.

Discover how Monday grocery deals work, including Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo offers, plus how cashback can reduce your final bill.

Tesco groceries are coming to Uber Eats and Deliveroo. Here’s what Clubcard members need to know about prices, fees and the launch before ordering.

Loads of Prime members are paying for Deliveroo delivery they could be getting for free. Here's how to switch on your free year of Plus and start saving.

Fancy getting paid just for saying what you think? I've dug into the UK's paid market research panels to see which ones are worth your time.

Worried about the cost of staying cool this summer? EDF is handing vulnerable customers up to £100 of help, and there's support out there even if you're not with them.

Old Oyster cards can still hold refundable cash. Your purchase date decides whether you can reclaim the £5 deposit, unused credit, or both.

There's £150 off winter energy bills waiting for millions, but one overlooked detail could mean you miss it. Here's how to make sure you don't.

Honest JamDoughnut app review after 2+ years earning hundreds in cashback. Learn how it works, where to use it, and whether it’s worth it.

I worked in pizza restaurants and have made thousands of pizzas. Here’s what it actually costs to make your own at home, compared to supermarket and takeaway options.

Kids Pass costs £1 for 30 days, but is it worth keeping? See current cinema, attraction and holiday deals, plus the renewal and cancellation rules.

New technical routes, an apprenticeship bursary and more local college places could give young people earlier choices about the careers they want.

Discover the best cashback apps and websites in the UK for 2026. Compare TopCashback, Quidco & JamDoughnut and earn money back on everyday spending.

Had a letter from HMRC marked "Simple Assessment" and not sure what to do with it? You're not alone, and here's exactly what it means.

Uniform costs stinging this summer? From council grants to uniform banks and £5 bundles, here's every route to kitting the kids out for less.

Morrisons has partnered with Kellogg’s to offer a free breakfast in its cafés during every 2026 school holiday. Here’s what’s included, who can claim it, and how it works alongside Kids Eat Free.

Aldi’s Baby and Toddler Event returns on 23rd July 2026, with 30 Specialbuys from 79p. Here are the full prices, key dates and items worth checking.

Your kids could learn to cook for free this summer, and you could win £25 to spend on the ingredients. Here's how, plus what to do if you're not near a club.

A £2 cap on single bus fares is coming to England outside London from January. Find out which journeys gain the most and what you pay in the meantime.

Kitting the kids out for school needn't cost a fortune. I've tracked Tesco's uniform discount to find when it runs and how to get the most from it

UPDATED: How to claim a free one-day National Trust family pass this summer through the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Daily Star or InYourArea, but you'll need to be quick!

Car hire can cost far more than its headline price. My Florida receipts reveal how tolls, child seats and processing fees can catch travellers out.