The Sensible Basket: June 2026 Results
The June results are in for the Sensible Basket. The basket edged down 3p on May overall, but milk jumped 15p and eggs rose 20p. Here’s the full breakdown.
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The Big Mac Test: What a £1.50 Burger Tells Us About 35 Years of Inflation
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.
I’ve Started My Own Cost of Living Tracker. Here’s Why.
Forget the government’s official basket of goods. I’ve built my own. 10 items, tracked every month, no agenda. Just a straightforward look at what everyday things actually cost.
Quidco Review: Is It Worth Using for Cashback in 2026? (My 10-Year Experience)
I’ve been using Quidco since 2015 and earned over £2,700 in cashback. Here’s my honest review of how it works, the pitfalls to watch out for, and whether it’s worth your time.
I Built a Coffee Cost Calculator. Here’s Why.
I’ve always been curious how much that daily coffee habit really adds up to — and what I could do with the money if I cut back. So I built a calculator to find out.
Everup App Review: Is It Worth Using for Cashback on Gift Cards? (My 2-Month Experience)
I’ve been using the Everup app for two months and earned over £67 in cashback. Here’s my honest review of how it works, the downsides, and whether it’s worth your time.
How Much Are You Really Spending on Subscriptions? (It’s Probably More Than You Think)
Most of us have no idea what our subscriptions are actually costing us every month. Here’s how to get a proper handle on it, and a free calculator to add it all up for you.