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Sensible Spender

Real Money Advice for Everyday Spending

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    • Credit Cards
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  • Cashback & Loyalty
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The Big Mac Test: What a £1.50 Burger Tells Us About 35 Years of Inflation

Jonathan26 May 202626 May 202606 mins

A Big Mac cost around £1.50 in 1990. If it had only risen with inflation, it would cost £3.75 today. So why are we paying £4.99? I did the maths.

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I’ve Started My Own Cost of Living Tracker. Here’s Why.

Jonathan25 May 202626 May 202603 mins

Forget the government’s official basket of goods. I’ve built my own. 10 items, tracked every month, no agenda. Just a straightforward look at what everyday things actually cost.

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Quidco Review: Is It Worth Using for Cashback in 2026? (My 10-Year Experience)

Jonathan23 May 202626 May 202607 mins

I’ve been using Quidco since 2015 and earned over £2,700 in cashback. Here’s my honest review of how it works, the pitfalls to watch out for, and whether it’s worth your time.

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I Built a Coffee Cost Calculator — Here’s Why

Jonathan20 May 202620 May 202602 mins

I’ve always been curious how much that daily coffee habit really adds up to — and what I could do with the money if I cut back. So I built a calculator to find out.

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Everup App Review: Is It Worth Using for Cashback on Gift Cards? (My 2-Month Experience)

Jonathan20 May 202626 May 202605 mins

I’ve been using the Everup app for two months and earned over £67 in cashback. Here’s my honest review of how it works, the downsides, and whether it’s worth your time.

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How Much Are You Really Spending on Subscriptions? (It’s Probably More Than You Think)

Jonathan17 May 202626 May 202605 mins

Most of us have no idea what our subscriptions are actually costing us every month. Here’s how to get a proper handle on it, and a free calculator to add it all up for you.

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Point A Hotel Review — How Was My Experience?

Jonathan16 May 202616 May 202603 mins

Point A Hotel is one of London’s best budget options — small rooms, smart design and honest pricing. Here’s my honest review after multiple stays across their London locations.

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Jonathan

Hi, I’m Jonathan, a Scottish-based personal finance blogger with an obsession for making every pound work harder. My interest in this space started years ago when cashback sites first launched. Discovering that you could get the exact same product for less, just by being a little more deliberate about where and how you spent, genuinely changed how I approached money. That moment sparked an ongoing drive to find smarter ways to save without sacrificing quality or convenience.

💰 Cashback Savings

Quidco ↗ £2,788.02
TopCashback £495.72
Everup ↗ £73.23
Total saved £3,356.97

As at 22/05/2026

Links above are affiliate links. If you sign up via one of them, I may receive a small payment at no extra cost to you. I only link to services I personally use.

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The Big Mac Test: What a £1.50 Burger Tells Us About 35 Years of Inflation

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I’ve Started My Own Cost of Living Tracker. Here’s Why.

  • Spending Habits
3

Quidco Review: Is It Worth Using for Cashback in 2026? (My 10-Year Experience)

  • Cashback and Loyalty
  • Cashback Apps
4

I Built a Coffee Cost Calculator — Here’s Why

  • Calculators
  • Spending Habits
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Everup App Review: Is It Worth Using for Cashback on Gift Cards? (My 2-Month Experience)

  • Cashback and Loyalty
  • Cashback Apps
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How Much Are You Really Spending on Subscriptions? (It’s Probably More Than You Think)

  • Spending Habits
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Point A Hotel Review — How Was My Experience?

  • Hotel Schemes
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COOP Membership: Is the Rewards Scheme Worth Joining?

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