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How to not get carried away spending on the May bank holiday weekends

It’s easy to go big during the long weekends, but there are ways to rein in overspending.

The Independent UK · Apr 17

How to keep kids entertained and teach them some money lessons over Easter

Easter can be a financial pinch point for families, so here are some ideas to make some cracking savings without cutting out any of the fun.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

How to entertain the family this summer without breaking the bank

Planning some summer activities on a budget? Here are 12 cheap or free ways to keep children occupied over the weeks ahead.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024

Budget 2023: Money experts give their verdict on childcare, energy and pension changes

Dubbed the "Back to Work" budget, the Chancellor set out a number of major plans to help parents, older people and those off work with disabilities to return to work as well as announcements on benefits, pensions, petrol and pubs

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023

How to start a blog: tips to make yours successful and profitable

From the benefits of choosing a niche subject to building a community and bringing in income

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2022

We asked 3 experts what they think about £2,500 energy cap - they all said the same thing

The new Prime Minister Liz Truss today confirmed she will cap the typical household energy bill at £2,500 as part of a new "Energy Price Guarantee" - but what do the experts think about the new help?

Daily Mirror · Sep 8, 2022

Berry clever: Snack hacks to help you survive the rest of the school holidays

From a £1 crumble to making the fruity five-a-day fun, blogger Mrs Mummypenny has the budget tips to help you

Wales Online · Aug 18, 2022

Mum shares clever £1 Aldi food hack to feed hungry kids - plus 50p posh ice creams

Lynn Beattie, who runs the Mrs Mummypenny finance blog, explains five cheap ways to keep the kids fed - and entertained - during the summer holidays as the cost of food continues to rise

Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022

Join us LIVE as Mrs Mummypenny explains how parents can save cash over summer holidays

Our consumer expert Lynn Beattie, aka Mrs Mummypenny, will be joined by Mirror Money Editor Levi Winchester today (June 30) at 1pm to run through all the tips you need to know

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2022

Mum discovers horrifying crime after random item is delivered to her house

Our consumer columnist Lynn Beattie, aka Mrs Mummypenny, describes what happened after she fell victim to identity theft and discovered someone had ordered £3,000 worth of goods in her name

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022