I worked out what actually happens with the 1p Savings Challenge, why it falls apart in December, and why I ended up using a standing order instead. Plus, what would really happen if you doubled a penny every day for a year.
Vaping just overtook smoking in the UK for the first time on record. I worked out what smoking and vaping actually cost in 2026, what’s about to change, and what we still don’t know about the health side.
The Cycle to Work scheme works differently if you’re a Scottish taxpayer. With six income tax bands instead of three, the savings range from 27% to 50% depending on your salary, and there’s one band where it’s quietly the best deal in the country. Here’s the Scotland-specific breakdown, plus what happens if you leave your job before the hire period ends.
Does drinking your coffee black actually save you money? I worked out what skipping the milk is worth at home (not much) versus at a coffee shop (quite a lot), four cups a day.
The Cash ISA allowance drops to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027. Here’s who’s affected and how to use your full £20,000 allowance before the deadline.
The June results are in for the Sensible Basket. The total is up 37p on May and if I’m honest I wasn’t expecting a rise quite this quickly.
A Big Mac cost around £1.50 in 1990. If it had only risen with inflation, it would cost £3.75 today. So why are we paying £4.99? I did the maths.
