Jenny Taft, Author at Mouthy Money

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What debt does to your self-esteem

Tolu Frimpong reveals how debt can crush confidence but inspires with tips to reclaim self-worth…

What to do to help a loved one in debt

Tolu Frimpong shares how to support loved ones in debt with care, offering encouragement, resources,…

Make extra money renting a room

Nick Daws explains how you can make extra money by renting a room Today I’m…

How to check your tax code and correct it if necessary

Nick Daws highlights the importance of checking your tax code to avoid overpaying or underpaying…

Love on a Budget: Will you be my (Frugal) Valentine?

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but love doesn’t have to cost a fortune!…

Striking the balance between paying off debt and enjoying life

Tolu Frimpong offers a quick guide on how to strike the perfect balance between paying…

Travelling to Europe this year? Here’s why you need a GHIC card

If you’re planning a trip around Europe this year, Nick Daws recommends bringing a Global…

AI market rout – I’m doing my part (nothing!)

DeepSeek has scared the bejesus out of markets this week. Mouthy Money editor Edmund Greaves…

Jenny Taft

Part time secondary physics teacher, mother of one (soon to be two), and my financial hurdles are mostly parental based.

New Year Finances

New year, new finances

As I go in to maternity leave number two, and as the New Year approaches,…

Christmas Present

Buying Christmas presents on a budget

It might not quite be on our doorsteps yet, but Christmas will creep upon us…

nursery essentials

Nursery: furnishing essentials and planning tips

When you’re expecting a child, there are undoubtedly a huge amount of things that you need…

Crafts

Bringing in a few extra pennies each month

I know I am not the only person who constantly wishes they had a little…

Mortgage Holiday

A mortgage holiday sounds great, but it’s not all blue skies and beaches

My first year of parenthood brought with it a fair amount of financial stress. We…

Child Life Plan

Planning our finances: will the kids be alright if the worst happens to us?

I will admit that having proper conversations about my finances scares me a bit. Investments,…

Mother and Child

Note to self: don’t let second baby bankrupt me!

When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I genuinely didn’t pay…