When we’re moving into a new rented property we happily (maybe grudgingly) see credit and background checks for prospective tenants as a necessary part of the process. How many of us stop to think about checking out our potential landlord?

In these times of economic trouble many home owners are …

The Easter weekend is one of the busiest and most stressful times to move around the UK. It feels like the world and his wife has descended upon both the roads and public transport systems and what should be a nice getaway can soon turn into a headache.

Before I even start with my travel tips I …

Can you believe the price of Easter eggs?

If I was a miser I’d suggest skipping them altogether but hot damn it if I don’t love chocolate. I settled myself down for a taste test over the weekend and here are some of my favourite bargain Easter eggs …

Sick of that long commute to work? Worried about the possible fuel strikes? There’s not much we here at TotallyMoney can do about the length of time spent travelling to and from your place of work at the moment, you know what with geography and physics and all. However, according to …

Have you noticed that shiny thing in your hand which occasionally buzzes and grunts at you? Yes, your smartphone.

When you’re quite finished playing Angry Birds or tearing your hair out over Draw Something, here’s how it can save time and money for you…
1. Grocery Gadget
The Grocery Gadget app allows you to make and organise shopping …

I’m currently spending my Monday evenings hiding behind a cushion so I don’t catch a glimpse of myself on Superscrimpers, the money saving programme on Channel 4, which Harri also featured on last year. Whilst I can’t bring myself to watch it without cringing, I’ve heard lots of good things about the tips other ‘Scrimpers’ are …

A post-Christmas lunch family walk, or Boxing Day pre-film fest walk is a tradition my family have long enjoyed. Heave yourself off the sofa and up a hill or along side a river in the bracing cold before returning home for cocoa mulled wine.  A family walk is a cheap or free source of entertainment …

So, you’ve had the turkey for Christmas dinner and more turkey and stuffing sandwiches than you’ll freely admit to, now is the time to pep up the remains of leftover turkey with something a bit different, something with a bit of a kick to it, something fresh and tasty.

Umm nom.
To make spicy turkey noodle soup, you’ll need:
2L …

I firmly believe that teaching your children about money responsibility is one of the best things you can do for them. It might seem curmudgeonly to think about bringing it up during the festive season, but with money flying around here and there, it could very well be the best time to teach them …

I’ve been making Christmas hampers to give to friends and family for the last four or five years, one of the items they always rave about is my easy-peasy homemade fudge.

Simple to make, these festive treats makes a great small gift to box or wrap up to give to teachers or neighbours.
Ingredients
- One tin or around …