Sarah Handley
Sarah is GoodtoKnow’s Consumer Writer & Money Editor and is passionate about helping mums save money wherever they can - whether that's spending wisely on toys and kidswear or keeping on top of the latest news around childcare costs, child benefit, the motherhood penalty. After Sarah graduated from University of Wales, Aberystwyth, with a degree in English and Creative Writing, she entered the world of publishing and is now a writer, journalist and editor with more than 15 years' experience on a range of titles including Real Homes, Homebuilding & Renovating, The Money Edit and more. Sarah is all about the latest toy trends and is always on the look out for toys for her nephew or Goddaughters so that she remains one of their favourite grown ups. When not writing about toys or family finance, Sarah can be found hanging out with her rockstar dog Pepsi, getting opinionated about a movie, book or podcast, and trying her best to learn British Sign Language.
Latest articles by Sarah Handley
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Tooth Fairy tax is a thing, and it's doubled within a generation, but here are 4 money-alternative ideas you could try instead
Today's parents are paying considerably more for this family tradition than their parents did
By Sarah Handley Published
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When does Cyber Monday end and are the deals as good as Black Friday?
Wondering when Cyber Monday ends and how good the deals are? We've got you covered
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Quick! Amazon Black Friday Week ends at midnight tonight, but there are still great deals up for grabs
Go, go, go!
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Black Friday vs Cyber Monday: Which one has better deals?
Cyber Monday is here, but are the discounts as good as they were on Black Friday? Here's everything you need to know
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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LIVE: Best Lego Black Friday deals to shop now
The best Black Friday Lego deals brought to you in real-time
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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How to recycle LEGO: can you stick it in the recycling bin and what else can you do with old bricks?
Knowing how to recycle LEGO is essential for families looking to declutter their toy stash and free up some space
By Sarah Handley Published
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When does Black Friday end? Timings of the annual sale weekend explained
Black Friday 'weekend' is here, but it pays to know when the Black Friday sales end so you can bag a bargain before it's all over
By Sarah Handley Published
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Last chance! Get £10 tickets to major UK attractions, including Cadbury World and LEGOLAND Discover Centres in the Merlin Cyber Monday sale
That's a saving of up to a whopping 52%!
By Sarah Handley Published
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How much will my energy bills cost? Use our energy calculator to find out
Use our calculator to find out how much your energy bills will cost now that the January 2024 price cap has been announced
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Is child benefit going up in 2024?
Child benefit going up in 2024 will be good news for parents struggling with rising costs
By Emma Lunn Last updated
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Child benefit warning for parents as payment cut off looms
Parents of 16 and 17 year olds could risk losing their child benefit payments at the end of November
By Sarah Handley Published
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What is the motherhood penalty? We look at just how women are paying for having children and why
New research estimates that three in four single mothers will struggle to afford essentials in their retirement thanks to the motherhood penalty
By Sarah Handley Published
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Is Black Friday really worth it, and how much can you actually save?
Even if you can tell your gems from your duds, are the discounts over Black Friday and Cyber Monday actually worth it?
By Sarah Handley Published
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Martin Lewis reveals the reason why energy bills will be higher for some families over winter, even though prices have dropped
Wholesale energy prices might be coming down, but many families will still face expensive bills over the winter months
By Sarah Handley Published
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What is Aldi's new Price Lock and what does it mean for your Xmas food shop? (Trust us, it's good news)
With some families planning to invite fewer people for Christmas or cut back on Xmas lunch staples, Aldi's new initiative could lend a festive helping hand
By Sarah Handley Published
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13 ways to save money on TV streaming services including Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+
With both Netflix and Disney+ upping their prices, follow these tips to dodge the hikes when you can
By Heidi Scrimgeour Last updated
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Is this the most expensive Christmas grotto? Everything we know, plus the eye-watering price tag
For this price, the real Santa better be there!
By Sarah Handley Published
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Martin Lewis reveals how families can get £205 free cash to put towards Christmas - but you will have to follow these 5 steps
And it doesn't involve switching bank accounts. Here's what you'll have to do to get it
By Sarah Handley Published
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This is the most expensive kids' Halloween costume on Amazon right now - and I'm gobsmacked
But is the price tag all it seems?
By Sarah Handley Published
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How much does it cost to run a microwave and how does it compare to an air fryer?
You might be wondering how much does it cost to run a microwave if you're trying to use less energy at home. We've got the answers
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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Is electricity cheaper at night and what time counts as peak and off peak?
There’s a lot of confusing advice around this topic, but our energy expert sets the record straight
By Emma Lunn Last updated
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How to take passport photos at home: guidelines for babies, kids and adults
Knowing how to take passport photos at home can save both hassle and money, but there are strict criteria you'll need to meet
By Sarah Handley Published
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Gas fire versus central heating – what’s the cheapest way to warm up your living room?
Gas fire versus central heating - which one is friendlier on your purse strings? Our expert finds out
By Emma Lunn Last updated
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Experts reveal the best and worst dates to buy popular Christmas gifts, and it's not necessarily when you think
These are apparently the best dates to buy popular Christmas gifts at cheapest price
By Sarah Handley Published