Mrs Mummypenny Talks

In episode four of Mrs MummyPenny Talks Cost-of-Living with Much More With Less we look at how to save money on essential bills.   We talk about the financial housekeeping that will help you understand where your money is going and where you can cut expenses. Then we tackle… Mortgages, rent and council tax – how to ensure you're getting the best possible deal. Water bills and water saving tactics...

In episode three of Mrs MummyPenny Talks Cost-of-Living with Much More With Less it's the topic that we're all focused on right now, energy. The energy prices are a nightmare, but we do have some tried and tested tips to help you save money. In this episode we look at ways to save on heating your home, how to cut the hot water bill, tips to save energy in the kitchen, smart meters, and much more.....

In episode two of Mrs MummyPenny Talks Cost-of-Living with Much More With Less we talk about an essential subject, food. This is usually one of the biggest bills for families after their rent or mortgage and we look at the biggest savings for the least effort.   To start with, we look at switching supermarkets, a simple step to slash those bills.   Our food expert, Faith, talks about meal planning...

Mrs MummyPenny Talks is back! This season I'll be joined by Faith Archer of 'Much More With Less' and our seven episodes will focus on practical advice for dealing with the Cost-of-Living Crisis. We're grateful to our sponsors, PensionBee, who are on a mission to make pensions simple. Episode One is an introduction. Get to know Faith and I as we share a little bit of our backgrounds and run throug...

Episode 13 is all about Do What You Love, the last chapter of my book and where I would love everyone to end up doing to earn money, SOMETHING THAT THEY LOVE  I am honoured to be joined by Timi Merriman-Johnson Founder of Mr. Money Jar. -We started with an intro to Timi and how he took the leap into full time Mr. Money Jar. -We talk about risk management and emergency savings, which enabled both T...

Episode 12 is all about Pensions. One of my FAVOURITE subjects in Personal Finance.  I am honoured to be joined by CEO of PensionBee Romi Savova. I must start by declaring my ambassadorship and sponsorship with PensionBee. We have worked together for five years.   Risk warning As always with investments, your capital is at risk. The value of your investment can go down as well as up, and you may g...

Episode 11 is all about Savings and Investments. Plus we talked WILLS following on from Protection last week and talked a little about pensions (more to come on Pensions with a whole episode 12, next week) I am joined by Financial Planner, Podcaster and YouTuber Pete Matthew of Meaningful Money.  -We started with an intro to Pete, his Podcast, YouTube, and Meaningful Money academy. -We talk about...

Episode 10 is all about PROTECTION. I am joined by Protection Expert Kathryn Knowles, Friend and MD of Cura Insurance. https://www.curainsurance.co.uk/ -We started with a chat about Kathryn and Cura and why she does what she does. Cura are a specialist insurance broker who help people in complex situations with life insurance, income protection and critical illness.  -We talk life insurance. What...

Episode 9 is all about MAKING MONEY. I am joined by Personal Finance expert Laura Dempster - AKA Thrifty Londoner. I loved talking to Laura. An added bonus to this episode is that Laura is 29, and has a totally different perspective on life as a millennial. -We started with a chat about renting or buying in London. Laura runs the Instagram page Thrifty Londoner. -Then The best ways to sell clothes...

Episode 8 is all about HEALTHY WEALTH, BODY & MIND. I am joined by personal finance, investment and mental health expert Jennifer Kempson, AKA MaMa FurFur. SUCH AN INCREDIBLE CONVERSATION. I love talking to Jen, so honest refreshing and so good at what she does. She is one of the few good people on YouTube. -We talked about the importance of inside -out. Working on our mind before tackling issues...

Episode 7 is all about FAMILY MONEY SAVING. I am joined by personal finance expert (The Frugal Cottage) and teacher Nicola Richardson. We started with a bit of a chat about financial freedom and independence, being a specialist area of Nicola's. We then began the family money saving chat. - Early baby life, clothes, furniture, 2nd hand goods, try not to excessively spend, ignore the lists from the...

Episode 6 is all about FOOD MONEY SAVING. I am joined by money writer and cook Amy Sheppard. We talk about everything to do with food money saving. I loved this chat. - Meal planning -Slow cookers -Energy savings -Spending diaries & honesty with food spending -Eat more vege, healthy eating on a budget -Food waste -Takeaways -Food Boxes -Packed lunches -School dinners You will save money and be ins...

Episode 5 is all about MONEY SAVING. With money saving, coupon kid expert who knows everything about saving money - Jordon Cox. My oh my we know a lot between us about saving money. We talked about money saving on essential bills, including Energy, Broadband, Mobile Phones, Mortgages, Council Tax, Water, Insurance, everything! Then we talked money saving on everything else, food, fuel, mystery sho...

Episode 4 is all about the challenging subject of debt. I am joined by the best expert in debt that I know, Sara Williams, Debt advisor of 20 years and owner of the website Debt Camel. Prepare yourself, this is a long podcast, at just over 1 hour. But its PACKED full of the most amazing guidance and advice. My new season of videos and podcasts for Mrs Mummypenny Talks is here. I have 13 incredible...

Episode 3 is all about the wonderful world of budgeting and I am joined by the ultimate budgeting expert Faith Archer, personal finance journalist and owner of Much More With Less website. My new season of videos and podcasts for Mrs Mummypenny Talks is here. I have 13 incredible episodes winging their way to you every week. Each focuses on a chapter of my book The Money Guide to Transform Your Li...

I am incredibly excited to share this wonderful episode with you. Laura Ann Moore, Financial Coach joins me to talk about Money Mindset.  My new season of videos and podcasts for Mrs Mummypenny Talks is here. I have 12 incredible episodes winging their way to you every week. Each focuses on a chapter of my book The Money Guide to Transform Your Life. I will be talking to best experts in the financ...

My new season of videos and podcasts for Mrs Mummypenny Talks is here. I have 12 incredible episodes winging their way to you every week. Each focuses on a chapter of my book The Money Guide to Transform Your Life. I will be talking to best experts in the finance business about each subject area, giving the best guidance and tips on each area including Budgeting Family Money Saving Bills Money Sav...

For our final episode of this season weve gone rogue. We decided to record our last episode live and off the cuff. Apologies for the audio quality, it appears that Instagram Live does not result in brilliant audio quality. Promise Ive tried to edit out all the really annoying screechy bits. We discuss things like Proudest Moment Advice we would give to our 18 year old self Biggest financial mistak...

For Episode 13 Bec and I talk about the book writing process. How to formulate that idea, how to gain the confidence and kick off that idea and the writing process. Everyone has a book in them! Bec is a writing coach and helps women to share their story. And I have written two books. Bec was an integral part of my book writing process in 2020. The Money Guide to Transform Your Life was published i...

Episode 12 sees us talking about reinvention. It recently struck me that women often have to reinvent themselves every time a big life event happens. Changing jobs, having children, caring for parents, children leaving home, going to university, hitting the menopause. But yet men (generally) don't seem to do the same thing? We discuss the impact of reinvention, when it is a hugely positive thing....

Episode 11 sees us talking about the BUSY life we lead as women. Rest and productivity is discussed. How we can do things differently. To rest then do, rather than vice versa. We talk about how life, particularly with small children is difficult, but suggest some great ways to cope. And I talk about the feelings of guilt around a successful business that doesn't make me busy. Justifying a 4 hour d...

Episode 10 of Mrs Mummypenny Talks with Ridley Writes. We cover this week the financial subject of 'How Much is Enough'. How much do we need to save for that time when we want to stop working. Will we stop working? We share some key information about pensions, state pension, national insurance credits and private pensions. And I encourage you to check your pension to see how much you have and what...

Episode 9 of Mrs Mummypenny Talks with Ridley Writes Tackles the subject of Body Image. A subject that I, Lynn, find it personally very difficult to deal with. We talk body positivity and the huge movement of women normalising bigger bodies. We talk about my insecurities and feeling about my body image. I just cant do it, I cant think positively about my body. But Im trying.   For more info on Lyn...

For episode 8 we talk about Mental Health. A subject that we should always talk about and normalise. And something that I have plenty of experience with. We talk about mental health illness including depression, SAD, grief, being sectioned. We talk about medication, talking therapies and what we can do to help friends who maybe experiencing mental health issues. We mentioned some resources who can...

For episode 7 of the podcast we discuss women and alcohol. How it has become a socially acceptable, yet highly unhealthy coping mechanism. We discuss our own experience, binge drinking, coping mechanisms, how it has lead to being in unsafe situations. We talk marketing and how women are targeted by the alcohol companies, ginoclock, time for gin, the rise of rose wine. And we share stats that young...