Long-time readers of Pounds and Sense will know that at one time I made a steady sideline income from matched betting. Unfortunately the pandemic led to almost all sporting events stopping. And though they have now returned, for reasons discussed in this blog post, matched betting is no longer as lucrative as it once was. […] The post Reboot Your Matched Betting Career With Gubbed! appeared first on Pounds and Sense ..read more

I was recently offered the chance to review the Simba Hybrid Mattress Topper (see cover photo). This is a premium mattress topper from the well-known Simba sleep brand. I must admit, incidentally, I hadn’t realised the variety of sleep products Simba offer. I knew about their mattresses, of course, but wasn’t aware they also sell […] The post My Review of the Simba Hybrid Mattress Topper appeared first on Pounds and Sense ..read more

Today I have a guest post for you on a subject I’m sure will resonate with many Pounds and Sense readers. We all love a freebie, but how do you ensure that by providing your details you aren’t opening the floodgates to a torrent of spam? Read and follow the tips below from my friends […] The post Guest Post: Six Tips for Getting Free Stuff Without Dealing With Scams appeared first on Pounds and Sense ..read more

As from 6 April 2024, UK investors have a fresh chance to supercharge their savings and investments with a new £20,000 Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance. ISAs represent a golden opportunity for investors to make their money work harder while shielding their returns from the taxman. With tax-free thresholds for dividend tax and capital gains […] The post Why Now Could Be the Ideal Time to Take Advantage of Your New Tax-Free ISA Allowance appeared first on Pounds and Sense ..read more

Here is my latest monthly update about my investments. You can read my March 2024 Investments Update here if you like I’ll begin as usual with my Nutmeg Stocks and Shares ISA. This is the largest investment I hold other than my Bestinvest SIPP (personal pension). As the screenshot below for the year to date shows, my […] The post My Investments Update – April 2024 appeared first on Pounds and Sense ..read more

As the end of the tax year on 5 April 2024 approaches, so too does the deadline to utilize the annual tax-free Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance. The clock is ticking, and unless you take action in the next couple of weeks, this opportunity to maximize your tax-free savings for the 2023/24 financial year will […] The post Don’t Miss Out! Use Your £20,000 ISA Allowance Before It’s Too Late appeared first on Pounds and Sense ..read more

Here is my latest monthly update about my investments. You can read my February 2024 Investments Update here if you like I’ll begin as usual with my Nutmeg Stocks and Shares ISA. This is the largest investment I hold other than my Bestinvest SIPP (personal pension). As the screenshot below for the last 12 months […] The post My Investments Update March 2024 appeared first on Pounds and Sense ..read more

Mother’s Day is coming, so here’s a chance to make it extra special for one lucky winner! I’ve joined forces with some of my fellow UK bloggers in this giveaway with multiple prizes.  Entering the giveaway is free of charge and full instructions can be found below. There are multiple ways to enter, and the […] The post Mother’s Day 2024 Giveaway and Gift Guide appeared first on Pounds and Sense ..read more

Today I have a guest post for you on behalf of my friends at Suffolk Building Society.  SBS are keen to demystify self-build and show it’s not just for wealthy people on Grand Designs! As part of this, they recently commissioned research which highlights the misconceptions that still exist about self-build. The research was undertaken […] The post Building Your Own Home – It’s Not Just for the Super-Rich! appeared first on Pounds and Sense ..read more

A recent study conducted by Smart Money People reveals that one in ten people in a serious relationship, including marriage, civil partnerships, or cohabitation, maintain a secret savings account. The research for the study was undertaken by Opinium on behalf of Smart Money People from 12 to 16 January 2024 among 2,000 UK adults aged […] The post Saving for a Rainy Day or a Stormy Breakup? The Surprising Facts About Secret Savings Accounts appeared first on Pounds and Sense ..read more