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Unusual Days Out For Free – HTSLAB 065

August 27, 2022 By: Bearcomment

Looking for unusual days out for free, or bored of the same old outings? Don’t get out enough at all? Where do you go to explore the arts and history, and possibly pick up some free food and drink?? I bet you haven’t thought of this venue, wherever you are in the UK. Listen to […]

The Best Money Book For UK Readers? HTSLAB 064

August 20, 2022 By: Bearcomment

I’m reading selections from another Harriman House publication; this handbook is for anyone who didn’t get taught about money at school. If you find personal finance confusing, and have no idea where to start, this book from a financial planner and podcaster breaks down exactly what you need to know and do to start managing […]

22 Ways To Save Money In 2022 – HTSLAB 61

June 5, 2022 By: Bearcomment

remember that life is basically a video game

A compilation with 22 tips on saving money in 2022 and beyond including systems for managing money, your true financial “needs”, a shopping list hack, how to save thousands on work travel, and bonus tips, of course because saving should be about abundance, not deprivation! Listen to “061: 22 Ways To Save Money In 2022” […]

Should You Invest Or Buy A House? Own It! by Iona Bain – HTSLAB 059

May 23, 2022 By: Bearcomment

I’m sharing another book chapter, this time from Own It! How our generation can invest for a better future, by Iona Bain of the Young Money Blog. Let’s see how Iona answers ‘should you invest or buy a house?’ (I suppose you could say should you invest in the stock market or property! She covers […]

How To Get Free Stuff Without Surveys…But Should We? HTSLAB 053

March 26, 2022 By: Bearcomment

Brad Pitt as Achilles in 2004's movie Troy asking Where?

What’s wrong with trying to get free stuff without taking surveys? I’m borrowing Brad Pitt and friends today to investigate where you can get freebies without joining survey sites…but should we be trying to get more things for free? Listen to “053: How To Get FREE Stuff Without Surveys…& Why You Shouldn’t” on Spreaker. 052: […]

Stop Trying To Save Money – HTSLAB 051

March 12, 2022 By: Bearcomment

woman with hearing aid talking to two women about money

Should we stop trying to save money? Let’s chat some stats from Starling’s #MakeMoneyEqual campaign and research into how women and men are taught differently about money, and how I started investing, and what we think the barriers are that we don’t need to worry about. Listen to “STOP TRYING TO SAVE MONEY” on Spreaker. […]

What If Chris Hemsworth Shopped At Lidl? HTSLAB 050

March 5, 2022 By: Bearcomment

Centr logo and Lidl logo

What if Chris Hemsworth loved a bargain?? I’ve been trialling Chris Hemsworth’s Centr again, but what if you choose the vegan level or want to eat more plant-based and shop at the discounters like Lidl and Aldi? Can you buy any of their recipes affordably, or will you be handcuffed to Sainsbury’s and co? And […]

The Cost Of Eco-Friendly: Would You Buy This? HTSLAB 039

October 19, 2021 By: Bearcomment

Does the cost of eco-friendly products prevent everyone from being sustainable, or are we looking at the wrong products? What are your options if you want to avoid so much plastic or less single use products and try living zero waste? Here are some eco-friendly alternatives that might just be reusable and affordable. Listen to […]

Lidl Vegan Grocery Haul: “Budget” Food Shopping? – HTSLAB 034

August 30, 2021 By: Bearcomment

In this Lidl vegan grocery haul, I’m unpacking the latest additions to Lidl’s vegan range plus their other vegan/vegetarian and lactose free brands so you can see what you can get if you’re budgeting, trying to meal plan or find it hard to eat vegetarian and vegan affordably. Listen to “034 LIDL VEGAN GROCERY HAUL […]

The Truth About Carbs (On A Budget): Recap

July 29, 2020 By: Bearcomment

title The Truth About Carbs by savelikeabear cookie, flour and rolling pin

The Truth About Carbs was a BBC documentary presented by Dr Xand van Tulleken. I recapped The Truth About Looking Good a while back, and this belongs to the same family of programmes which investigate everyday issues that affect our health. Xand has well established his fascination with dieting on How to Lose Weight Well […]

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