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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Martin Lewis urges holidaymakers to avoid this mistake when paying for goods abroad
The money saving expert warns families not to get caught out when travelling abroad for your holiday
By Sarah Handley Published
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This hotel hack could save you hundreds on your holiday accommodation
Money blogger @CouponKid shares the hack that saved him £150 on his hotel booking
By Sarah Handley Published
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This mum's simple M&S hack will get you a free bag of Percy Pigs every month
Better still, it will help declutter your wardrobe too!
By Sarah Handley Published
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This shower hack is so not family-friendly, and would have only saved me £1.54!
Our Money Editor is always up for trying a money-saving hack, but this is one she won't be sticking to
By Sarah Handley Published
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Get high-street branded clothes for the whole family for less than £5 with this secret website
Plus you can bag a loads of high-street homeware bargains too!
By Sarah Handley Published
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How to save energy in homes - 25 family-friendly tips to cut your gas and electric use
Knowing how to save energy in homes is key to families keeping their energy bills under control
By Emma Lunn Last updated
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When will energy prices go down for your family?
Millions of families have been wondering when energy prices will go down now that the price cap is confirmed to drop
By Emma Lunn Last updated
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It cost us £350 to bottle feed our baby, but we don't regret it one bit
We chat to the parents of three-year-old Max about the cost of their bottle feeding journey
By Sarah Handley Published
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Families are confused about the energy price cap - here are the 6 main need-to-knows
There's been so much going on when it comes to your family's energy bills over the last 18 months, it's no wonder people are confused
By Sarah Handley Published
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Energy Price Guarantee: is it ending and what will that mean for your family?
After it was extended by three months, families are wondering what will happen to the Energy Price Guarantee from July
By Sarah Handley Last updated
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I’d never spend more than £400 on a pram - you may disagree, but hear me out
One mum explains why she refused to fork out several hundred pounds on a fancy pram for her kids
By Rachel Wait Published
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This is why the Renters Reform Bill is good news for the 1.3m families who rent
No fault evictions of families in private rental homes are set to be banned as part of an overhaul of housing laws
By Sarah Handley Published
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8 essential money lessons ALL parents should teach their kids
We unveil the money lessons to help your children establish good financial habits early on
By Rachel Wait Last updated
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Save up to £60 a year with this simple toilet hack - we're obsessed!
We've worked out how much money you could save by following this popular TikToker's toilet tip
By Sarah Handley Published
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Healthy Start Scheme: are you missing out on £200+ for healthy baby must-haves?
More than 200,000 people are missing out on help from the government in the form of the Healthy Start Scheme
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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I hate the fiver party trend - here's my #1 gripe with it
Our Money Editor explains why she thinks fiver parties set another impossible standard for cash-strapped parents
By Sarah Handley Published
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COSORI Lite 3.8L Smart air fryer review
An affordable, easy to use air fryer, perfect for couples or small families
By Sarah Handley Published
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Free birthday offers: 24 freebies and discounts for adults and kids
We round up a host of free birthday offers, because birthdays are meant to be special, right?!
By Sarah Handley Published
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This one energy mistake is costing households £150m per year - here’s how to avoid it!
More than five million households are yet to make a simple change that could cut their energy bill, according to new research. Are you one of them?
By Sarah Handley Published
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MONEY DIARY: “I tried a no spend challenge - and failed. But here’s why it was still worthwhile.”
Plus these are my top tips for someone looking to try the challenge themselves
By Sarah Handley Published
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This Martin Lewis council tax tip could save you £100s (and even bag you a payout worth £1,000s)
The nation's favourite money-saving expert is at it again
By Sarah Handley Published
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Will Netflix ban password sharing? BIG rule change coming soon
New rules are coming into force that will affect whether you can share Netflix accounts. Here's what you need to know
By Rachel Wait Last updated
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8 money mistakes all families should avoid
Keep your family budget under control by avoiding these common money mistakes
By Sarah Handley Published
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Should I set up a bank account for my baby?
Whether your new baby has been given money as a gift or you want to start saving on their behalf, should you set up a bank account for them?
By Emma Lunn Published