Shoestring Jane, Author at Mouthy Money

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The Mouthy Money Podcast

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

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…

State pension age could rise again as Government launches review

A new Government review could push the pension age even higher. Here’s what’s happening, who…

House price indices: which one should you trust?

The housing market has four different house price indices which regularly tell their own story…

State pension warning raises triple lock abolition prospects

The state pension triple lock could be set for abolition as the rule makes paying…

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…

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