One manβs quest to find out what Β£1 will buy in Waitrose goes viral
His viral TikTok challenge has captured the internetβs attention.
One manβs quest to find out what Β£1 will buy in Waitrose goes viral. π°
Waitrose is considered Britainβs most upmarket supermarket, but what can you actually buy there with just Β£1?
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/one-mans-quest-to-find-out-what-ps1-will-buy-in-waitrose-goes-viral
06.10.2025 15:33 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Saving even small amounts can make you feel good
Savers feel a buzz if they save even just a few pounds.
Saving even small amounts can make you feel good. π€
Saving wonβt always be a priority if money is tight, but putting even just a little bit aside can have huge benefits - both financial and psychological.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/saving-even-small-amounts-can-make-you-feel-good
06.10.2025 14:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
How much will you spend on Halloween this year?
You don't have to spend loads of money to have fun.
How much will you spend on Halloween this year? π»
Halloween is just around the corner, and all the decorations, costumes and sweets are already in the shops.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/how-much-will-you-spend-on-halloween-this-year
#Halloween #HalloweenParty #HalloweenCostume
06.10.2025 14:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Do you have an Apple or Samsung phone? You could get compensation
Which? is taking legal action against a chip manufacturer.
Do you have an Apple or Samsung phone? You could get compensation. π±
Millions of UK smartphone users could get compensation thanks to legal action being taken by Which?
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/do-you-have-an-apple-or-samsung-phone-you-could-get-compensation
#Apple #Samsung
06.10.2025 13:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Could new tax for retailers push up prices for shoppers?
New packaging tax adds to retailersβ costs.
Could new tax for retailers push up prices for shoppers? π°
A new packaging tax could lead to shoppers being charged higher prices, retailers have warned.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/could-new-tax-for-retailers-push-up-prices-for-shoppers
#Tax #CostOfLiving #EPR #Money
03.10.2025 14:40 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We asked our advisers Rebecca & Lauren: what are the most common mistakes people make when budgeting? π
Hereβs what they said and how to avoid them.
#Budgeting #MoneySaving #BudgetingTips #CostOfLiving #MoneyTips
03.10.2025 14:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Expert tips for managing money with ADHD
Why ADHD makes managing money so difficult.
Expert tips for managing money with ADHD. πΈ
From missed bills and impulse spending to trouble saving or budgeting, the financial toll of ADHD is real.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/expert-tips-for-managing-money-with-adhd
#ADHD #Money #Budgeting #ADHDMoney #MoneyTips
03.10.2025 12:36 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Whatβs the UKβs cheapest supermarket?
Where can you get your weekly shop for less?
Whatβs the UKβs cheapest supermarket? π°
Which? based its calculation on a shopping basket of 71 popular grocery items.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/whats-the-uks-cheapest-supermarket
#Aldi #Lidl #SuperMarket #CostOfLiving #Budgeting
03.10.2025 11:33 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
10 practical budgeting tips if youβre on an irregular income
Self-employed people donβt get a steady income each month.
10 practical budgeting tips if youβre on an irregular income. π‘
How can you - as a self-employed person - make sure youβre on the front foot with your finances?
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/10-practical-budgeting-tips-if-youre-on-an-irregular-income
#SelfEmployed #Tax #Budgeting #HMRC
03.10.2025 10:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
How to get a free electric blanket this winter, and how to make the most of it
Stay warm without heating your whole home.
How to get a free electric blanket this winter, and make the most of it. βοΈ
With colder weather ahead, many of us will be looking for ways to stay warm without turning up the heating.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/how-to-get-a-free-electric-blanket-this-winter-and-how-to-make-the-most-of-it
02.10.2025 15:12 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Is the government about to scrap two-child benefit cap?
Education secretary says policy has had βdevastating impactβ.
Is the government about to scrap two-child benefit cap? π€
The government has given its clearest indication yet that it might abolish the two-child benefit cap.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/is-the-government-about-to-scrap-two-child-benefit-cap
#Benefits #UKGovernment #TwoChildCap #UKNews
02.10.2025 14:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Price or multibuy promotions deals for junk food banned
Could the ban help shoppers save money?
Price or multibuy promotions deals for junk food banned. π«
Price or multibuy promotions - such as buy one, get one free offers - on unhealthy food and drink items has been introduced in England.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/price-or-multibuy-promotions-deals-for-junk-food-banned
02.10.2025 14:09 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Six gadgets under Β£20 that could save you hundreds on your energy bills
Cheap tech to slash energy usage
Six gadgets under Β£20 that could save you hundreds on your energy bills.
Energy bills have gone up again this month, just as we head into the colder months.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/six-gadgets-under-ps20-that-could-save-you-hundreds-on-your-energy-bills
#EnergyBills #MoneySaving
02.10.2025 13:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
More people using buy now, pay later services
1 in 4 Brits used buy now, pay later in 2024.
More people using buy now, pay later services. πΈ
Figures from UK Finance show that 14% of British adults used buy now, pay later in 2023. But last year, that went up to 25% - one in four.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/more-people-using-buy-now-pay-later-services
#BNPL #BuyNowPayLater #Debt
02.10.2025 10:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
When money worries feel like too much to handle, the right support can bring clarity and a way forward. You donβt have to face it alone, help is available every step of the way. π§‘
#MoneyAdvice #DebtAdvice #FeefoReview #Feefo #DebtHelp
02.10.2025 09:46 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Money worries force young people to turn down social plans
How can you keep up with your friends if money is tight?
Money worries force young people to turn down social plans. π°
Many young people are turning down social invitations because they canβt afford to go out.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/money-worries-force-young-people-to-turn-down-social-plans
#CostOfLiving #SocialLife #MoneyWorries #GenZ
01.10.2025 13:37 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Energy bills go up again - how can I keep costs down?
Millions of households face Β£35 increase in bills.
Energy bills go up again - how can I keep costs down? πΈ
The energy price cap for October to December has gone up by 2%.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/energy-bills-go-up-again-how-can-i-keep-costs-down
#EnergyBills #CostOfLiving #EnergyPriceCap #Bills
01.10.2025 12:32 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thousands of young adults missing out on savings stash
Have you claimed your matured child trust fund?
Thousands of young adults missing out on savings stash. πΈ
Young adults have been urged to check if theyβre missing out on thousands of pounds in savings.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/thousands-of-young-adults-missing-out-on-savings-stash
#Savings #MoneySaving #GenZ #Money #CostOfLiving
01.10.2025 09:11 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Donβt get tricked by Octoberβs money deadlines. π
From energy bills to tax returns, hereβs whatβs coming up in October.
Read more: https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/key-money-dates-for-october-2025
#October #KeyMoneyDates #TaxReturn #CostOfLiving #EnergyPrices
01.10.2025 08:36 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
12 easy ways to cut down on food waste and save money
In the UK alone, up to 40% of food never gets eaten.
12 easy ways to cut down on food waste and save money. π₯¦π§
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Did you know, 1.3bn tonnes of food are wasted globally each year? Thatβs enough to feed around three billion people.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/12-easy-ways-to-cut-down-on-food-waste-and-save-money
#FoodWaste #CostOfLiving
30.09.2025 15:50 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Free events across Great Britain on Bonfire Night 2025
Celebrate without burning a hole in your wallet
Free events across Great Britain on Bonfire Night 2025. π₯
To help you keep your costs under control, weβve pulled together a list of free Bonfire Night events up and down the country.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/free-events-across-great-britain-on-bonfire-night-2025
#BonfireNight
30.09.2025 15:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Money in. Money out. Sounds simple, right? But without a budget, it can be easy to lose track.
Our team explains how doing an income & expenditure can help you take control of your finances. π§‘
#Budgeting #MoneyTips #MoneySaving #CostOfLiving
26.09.2025 15:47 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Households that save βless likely to fall behind with billsβ
Even small amounts can make a big difference, says BSA.
Households that save βless likely to fall behind with billsβ. πΈ
Saving just a few pounds each month could make a big difference to your financial resilience, new research has found.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/households-that-save-less-likely-to-fall-behind-with-bills
#Savings #MoneyHelp
25.09.2025 15:56 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
5m adults still live with their parents
Buying and running a property remains out of reach for many.
5m adults still live with their parents. π‘
Millions of adults are still living with their parents because they canβt afford to buy a property.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/5m-adults-still-live-with-their-parents
#Renting #GenZ #FirstTimeBuyer #FirstHome #MoneySaving
25.09.2025 12:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Fraudsters targeting learner drivers. π
Fraudsters are increasingly using social media to target learner drivers who face a long wait for a driving test.
https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/fraudsters-targeting-learner-drivers
#LearnerDriver #Car #DrivingLesson #DrivingTest #Scam
25.09.2025 11:40 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
10 simple ways to make or save Β£100. Which of these hacks will you try first?π‘
Find out more: https://www.moneywellness.com/blog/ten-ways-to-make-ps100
#MoneySaving #MoneyHacks #BankAccount #Budgeting #Vinted
24.09.2025 12:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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