When you’re drowning in credit card debt, a 0% balance transfer can feel like a lifeline. And sometimes it is. But there are also lots of people who find themselves even deeper in debt and stress as a result. Let’s talk about why a balance...

It’s spring, one of the most popular times of the year for people to join a gym. In this month’s video blog, I talk about potential pitfalls to look out for in gym memberships and alternative ways to keep fit on a budget. Tammy May’s September...

Are you looking for a unique present for your dad for Father’s Day? Here’s a collection of homemade gifts that are manly and fun. All of them are low cost and, more importantly, show Dad you genuinely care. Dapper bow tie — Do you have...

There’s a small but flourishing movement of people who are ditching their smartphones for “dumbphones.” They’re trading in their fancy Apple and Android gadgets for old fashioned no-frills mobiles and saying goodbye to data plans and...

Is your supermarket bill blowing your budget? Personal budgeting expert and MyBudget founder Tammy May has 20 reasons why buying your groceries online might save you money and help keep your budget healthy. I used to haul myself to the supermarket...

Do you need to boost your budget in a big way? I usually focus on small budget changes that add up into big savings over time. But sometimes small changes aren’t enough. So, let’s take a look at radical budget makeovers—strategies that could...