cost of living crisis
I Actually Saved Money With Those Viral TikTok Hacks
From cash stuffing to bank switching, what method works best?
Growing Up, My Mum Taught Me How to Steal to Survive
"We even hid clothes under the baby in her stroller without anyone noticing."
What It’s Like Getting Paid to Be a Human Lab Rat
Getting infected with a virus can be lucrative – at least for some.
What It's Like to Lose Your Home While at University
Students who can't rely on the bank of mum and dad to cover soaring rent and bills are suddenly finding themselves without a home.
6 Findommes on How the Tanking Economy Affects Their Jobs
"People are still willing to pay, but are they willing to pay as much as they used to? That’s another question entirely."
Can You Actually Survive Foraging Your Own Food? I Tried It
As the cost of living crisis bites, how solid an option is finding your own food?
The Cost of Living Crisis Is Ruining Sex
The financial meltdown isn't just hitting people's wallets – it's also wiping out their dating lives.
Trapped in a Nightmare Houseshare Because You Can't Afford to Move
People are putting up with mouse infestations, hostile housemates and scumbag estate agents – all because there's nowhere else to go.
It's Not Just Glasto – Festivals in 2023 Will Be Pricier Than Ever
Glastonbury charging £335 is only the tip of the iceberg. Other festivals – with a few rare exceptions – are doing the same.
'Helpful' Money Saving Tips Are Mostly Bullshit
Boil water for pasta in a kettle. Put tinfoil behind radiators. Being cold is good for you. When will it end?
Stop Fantasising About Living on a Houseboat
Don't be fooled – it involves a lot more than just cruising a boat down a canal on a sunny day.