Tag: sad face

No train, no gain, much pain

Train fares in Britain will go up by an average of 2.3% from 2nd January,…

A taxing problem: Why are we still paying tampon tax?

A little while ago, Mouthy Money’s Scottish sensation Maddy Sutherland wrote a brilliant article about…

How can we volunteer without it costing the earth?

For years and years I put off volunteering with various excuses: ‘I did six charity…

The uphill struggle of finding your first job: a chugger for a day

The endless search for a first job, following the safety net of the educational system,…

Pink tax: it’s razor sharp

When it comes to feminism (and casual politics in general), there are certain hot button…

The true expense of student housing

We’ve all been there – damp, mould, broken windows, idiotic landlords, no hot water, broken…

Impostor syndrome: why are Brits so talent shy?

It’s very ‘British’ to play down your talents and experiences. We call it modesty. We…

Just what do you have to do to get your tenancy deposit back?

I’ve had the misfortune of getting contractually embroiled with many a rogue landlord in my…

Hero to zero: the truth about zero-hours contracts

There’s been a lot of talk politically about zero-hours contracts (ZHC) so I wanted to explore…

What really happens when you’re made redundant? An ugly financial and emotional fallout

The ‘R’ word still sends a shiver down my spine even though it was six…