Shoestring Jane, Author at Mouthy Money

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WIN a copy of 10 things I love about money by Mat Megens

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Retail investors could soon have bitcoin ISA access after regulator ruling

Retail investors in the UK could soon have bitcoin ISA and pension access after the…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pulls a pint. She is in charge of taxes in the UK such as inheritance tax.

UK inheritance tax take reaches fresh high of £6.7 billion

The UK Government collected a new record £6.7 billion in inheritance tax during the 2022-23 tax year,…

Two medical workers perform a procedure on a patient while wearing PPE. The NHS pension age is aligned with the state pension age.

This NHS pension age revelation has blown up our financial plans

With NHS pensions back in the news, Mouthy Money decided to look at how the…

How the NHS pension works

NHS pensions don’t work the same as normal private pensions. Here’s what you need to…

HMRC refunds £49 million in overtaxed pensions

HMRC refunds overcharged pensioners £3,800 on average after first-time pension withdrawal overtaxation Pensioners have been given…

Cash ISAs surge on Rachel Reeves allowance crackdown threat

Savers are ploughing money into cash ISAs thanks to the threat of a crackdown on…

Housing market troubles grow as Rightmove asking prices take biggest hit for 20 years

Sellers are slashing prices and buyers are gaining the upper hand, but will falling interest…

Investing Ideas: Stonehage Fleming Global Best Ideas Equity manager on Netflix, AI and US exceptionalism

Mouthy Money meets top investment fund managers to get a look into the ‘what, how…

Mouthy Blogger

Shoestring Jane is a full-time self-employed mum of three daughters. Her frugal partner in crime is handyman extraordinaire, Mr Shoestring. They are constantly on the look out for ways to save and make extra money. Read more on her blog, Shoestring Cottage.

How to make extra income from your home

Shoestring Jane explains how you can make extra income from your home Our homes are…

Where to find the best money-saving resources in 2025

Shoestring Jane is here to help you find the best money-saving resources available online! There…

Love on a Budget: Will you be my (Frugal) Valentine?

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but love doesn’t have to cost a fortune!…

16 ways to be more frugal and save money in 2025

Shoestring Jane shares 16 smart and practical ways to live frugally and save more money…

The Instagram home illusion: why you shouldn’t follow trends to create a home you love

Shoestring Jane talks about Instagram home illusions and explains that following trends to create a…

The rise of the anti-consumer #underconsumptioncore

Shoestring Jane explores the rise of #UnderconsumptionCore, where simplicity, sustainability, and mindful living challenge consumerism.…

How to buy Christmas gifts people actually want

Shoestring Jane is your go-to for finding Christmas gifts your loved ones will actually want…

How to sell your stuff online for free: eBay gets rid of fees for private sellers

Shoestring Jane walks us through the latest updates in online selling, including how eBay fees…

How to prepare for a frugal winter

Shoestring Jane suggests practical tips on how to prepare for a frugal winter We have…

How to help charities when you don’t have much money

Shoestring Jane gives some practical tips on how you can help charities when you don’t…

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The Mouthy Money Podcast

WIN a copy of 10 things I love about money by Mat Megens

Retail investors could soon have bitcoin ISA access after regulator ruling

UK inheritance tax take reaches fresh high of £6.7 billion

Mortgage rate price war looms as Bank of England rate cut due

This NHS pension age revelation has blown up our financial plans

How the NHS pension works

HMRC refunds £49 million in overtaxed pensions

Cash ISAs surge on Rachel Reeves allowance crackdown threat

Housing market troubles grow as Rightmove asking prices take biggest hit for 20 years

Investing Ideas: Stonehage Fleming Global Best Ideas Equity manager on Netflix, AI and US exceptionalism

Shoestring Jane

Mouthy Blogger

How to make extra income from your home

Where to find the best money-saving resources in 2025

Love on a Budget: Will you be my (Frugal) Valentine?

16 ways to be more frugal and save money in 2025

The Instagram home illusion: why you shouldn’t follow trends to create a home you love

The rise of the anti-consumer #underconsumptioncore

How to buy Christmas gifts people actually want

How to sell your stuff online for free: eBay gets rid of fees for private sellers

How to prepare for a frugal winter

How to help charities when you don’t have much money

Retail investors could soon have bitcoin ISA access after regulator ruling

UK inheritance tax take reaches fresh high of £6.7 billion

Mortgage rate price war looms as Bank of England rate cut due

The Mouthy Money Podcast

This NHS pension age revelation has blown up our financial plans