Shoestring Jane, Author at Mouthy Money

The Mouthy Money Podcast

No money topic is too big or too small. Welcome to the Mouthy Money Podcast,…

Mouthy Money Competitions

Welcome to Mouthy Money Competitions! We offer regular personal finance book, and other special competitions, to readers.

Money word of the week – helping understand key financial phrases and ideas

Welcome to Mouth Money’s Word of the Week, a weekly dive into essential personal financial…

Five ways to save money and pay off debt sustainably

Tolu Frimpong explores five easy ways to save money and decrease debt, while reducing your…

My boss wants me to return to the office, can I say no?

Mouthy Money Your Questions Answered panelist, Ian Jones, answers a reader’s question on how to…

The psychology of pension success: Can you trick yourself into saving more?

Helena MacPherson highlights Brits’ pension saving struggles, urging small actions, connecting with the future self,…

There is no panacea to financial struggles of the many

Mouthy Money editor Edmund Greaves considers the findings of the latest Money Matters Index report…

Shoestring Jane

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.

Eight ways to be more mindful with your money

Shoestring Jane looks at things you need to tell yourself to be more mindful about…

Spring clean your finances

Join Shoestring Jane as she shares her secrets for a financial spring cleaning After a…

Buy Now Pay Later schemes – would you get into debt for a jumper?

Are Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) schemes actually worth it? Shoestring Jane looks at the…

Save money on gifts throughout the year

Shoestring Jane top tips on how to saves on gifts all year: plan, budget, DIY,…

Frugal skills to save you money

Shoestring Jane’s guide to frugal living emphasises essential skills from budgeting to knitting and decorating.…

Essentials for the frugal pantry

Shoestring Jane outlines budget-friendly pantry essentials, advising on useful and long-lasting items essential for cost-effective…

How to get almost everything more cheaply

Shoestring Jane’s guide to frugal living: Hit the post-Christmas sales, sign up for newsletters, find…

How to recognise lifestyle creep (and how can you avoid it)

Shoestring Jane explores lifestyle creep, where higher income just leads to more spending. To avoid…

Ten easy money-saving resolutions for the New Year

Shoestring Jane explores ten easy money-saving resolutions for 2024, including budgeting, tackling debt, saving, decluttering,…

How to have a frugal family Christmas

Shoestring Jane shares tips for a frugal family Christmas, emphasising budgeting, creative gifts, traditions, and…