Listen to “006: Quick Tips To Save Money” on Spreaker. Episode 006 Show Notes Need quick tips to save money for Christmas? Or another special occasion? Thinking “no” because you’re reading this at another time of year? (Perhaps that’s why so many of us struggle when autumn hits!) For whatever you need these quick tips […]
Be Happy With What You Have AND Set Goals: HTSLAB Episode 005
Listen to “005_Be Happy With What You Have AND Set Goals” on Spreaker. Episode 005 Show Notes Is it possible to be happy with what you have if you also like setting goals? How can we be grateful for what we’ve got while wanting more in life? What does it mean to become the best […]
When Is It Worth Paying More?: HTSLAB Episode 003
Listen to “003: When Is It Worth Paying More?” on Spreaker. Episode 003 Show Notes Can you save for anything in life and still do the things you really want to do, like buying your favourite brands even though they cost extra? When is it worth paying more? What if you had an extra £5000 […]
Episode 0: How To Save Like A Bear (In September & Beyond)
Listen to “000: How To Save Like A Bear In September (& Beyond)” on Spreaker. Next Episode: 3 Ways To Save Money On Shopping Fast If you sign up for a free trial or purchase via an affiliate link below, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you that goes towards the running […]
How To Save Like A Bear In August
Watch more Tom Hardy. Actually, there’s slightly more to it than that. Welcome to my monthly dose of savings and earnings inspiration on the blog. If it isn’t your first time on the blog then you’ll likely know I’ve discovered the deep satisfaction that comes from earning compound interest on my savings in the long […]
Free Money: Costa Coffee Points, Cashback, And Free Shares
What’s better than free money? I don’t know, but if I find out, I’ll probably blog about that too. In the meantime here are my suggested products and services to earn you a little extra. I’ll aim to keep this updated over time. All the information is correct as of posting, but please politely poke […]
All-Inclusive Holiday: Is It Worth It? Recap
The all-inclusive holiday has long been held as a way to get more for less while the sun is shining, but is it really all it seems? I recapped adventure holidays on a budget in Holidays Unpacked before this, but this time I mainly followed Channel 5’s All Inclusive: Is It Worth It? Let’s find […]
Cheap Holidays? Holidays Unpacked Recap
Cheap holidays are always on the mind for some of us apparently, even if we can’t go anywhere right now. I won’t say what I do during my day job. However, I’ve learned from my work that a pandemic doesn’t stop many people researching and daydreaming about travel. I too had been in holiday planning […]
Why Are Online Glasses And Contact Lenses So Cheap?Part 2
Welcome to part two of my rundown of what to expect from what we pay at the opticians. This time I’m digging into how to judge value for money when comparing contact lenses online versus the high street. Part one was all about why glasses are sometimes cheaper online, and how to spend better on […]
Why Are Online Glasses And Contact Lenses So Cheap? Part 1
I’ll tell you a secret about online glasses and contact lenses. I used to work in an opticians. I’m not an optometrist myself, so I never tested any eyes. I did learn a lot about the optical industry though, and why we charged what we did as a business. It made me wary of our […]