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.

12 frugal ways to keep warm this winter

Shoestring Jane shares 12 frugal ways to keep warm this winter, from heating system programming…

Life without money: is it even possible?

Shoestring Jane explores living without money inspired by Mark Boyle’s journey. She shares tips on…

Frugal swaps to save you money

Shoestring Jane’s top tips for making more frugal choices in our daily lives Many of…

The lies we tell ourselves about debt

Shoestring Jane discusses common misconceptions about debt and offers guidance on changing one’s attitude towards…

Six of the best jobs for single parents

Shoestring Jane discusses six viable job options for single parents, highlighting the challenges they face…

The rise of phantom brands: What has happened to supermarket value products?

Shoestring Jane explores the disappearance of value brands and the emergence of ‘phantom labels’ in…

Five reasons you should start your Christmas shopping early

Christmas in the middle of summer? Shoestring Jane tells us why she’s started Christmas shopping…

10 things it is worth spending money on

Shoestring Jane shares her top 10 items worth splurging money on for long-term benefits I…

Six habits to conquer if you need to save money

With the constantly rising cost of living, many of us need to take a look…

Can minimalism make you richer?

Shoestring Jane considers minimalism, and how it can help you with your money What is…

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