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October 14, 2026
Real money-saving, made from one family's actual life
Helping UK Families Save Make Grow Money
I’ve been finding ways to make, save and grow my money for over 10 years, and now I’m here to help you do the same. From finding the best deals, to savvy ways to earn more money and keep more money in your pocket. If you’re looking for ways to be savvier, help your money go further, and enjoy life while staying budget friendly, you’re in the right place!
Where to start
Three ways to get more from your money
Save Money
From slashing your household bills to finding kids-eat-free deals and budget-friendly family days out, I share practical, tried-and-tested ways to keep more cash in your pocket, without sacrificing the fun stuff.
Make Money
Surveys, UGC content, selling on Vinted, side hustles you can start tonight. I test these myself and only share what actually pays. Doesn’t matter if you’ve got 30 minutes or 30 hours a week spare; there’s a way to earn more.
Grow Your Money
Once your bills are covered and you’re earning a bit extra, it’s time to make your money work harder. I break down investing, ISAs, premium bonds, and investing for your kids in plain English – no finance degree required.
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My Book Is Out Now
The Savvy Spender, the book
Everything I’ve learned about saving, making and growing money as a real family on a real budget, in one place — the practical version of ten years of trial and error.
The Savvy Spender: Make, Save and Grow Your Wealth in 7 Simple Steps is basically my step-by-step guide to getting your money working for you, built from everything I’ve learned (and tested myself) over the last decade.
No jargon, no boring spreadsheets. Just practical steps any UK family can actually stick to.
“Your personal finance lady who’s been there and done it all”
Meet Megan
The person behind The Savvy Spender
Hi, I’m Megan, the Brummy mum behind The Savvy Spender. I started sharing my money journey on Instagram in 2021 while on maternity leave, frustrated by how far Statutory Maternity Pay didn’t stretch. Since then, I’ve built this into a blog, a growing community across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, and now a published book.
Everything I share is tried by me first (the side hustles, the saving hacks, the investing), so you’re never getting advice I haven’t put to the test myself. I’m honest when something didn’t work, and I’m not a financial adviser — just someone who’s actually lived this, budget spreadsheet and all.
Megan
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