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Ring Doorbell & Security Review (2026): Is the New Subscription Worth It?

Dan Wilderness

We review both the Ring Doorbell and wider Ring Security setup. We share our experiences and ask our classic question - is it worth it?

A photo of a beach in Costa Rica, one of our cheap holiday destinations

5 Best Cheap Countries to Visit in 2026 (Where £40 a Day is Luxury)

Dan Wilderness

We list 5 fantastic cheap countries in the world worth visiting on holiday, with recommendations on what to do and how to get there!

A salad prepared with a food processor

Is a Food Processor Worth It? (2026) | Time Saved vs. Washing Up

Dan Wilderness

We share our experiences with using a food processor and review if it's worth it. Can using one save you time when cooking?

A picture of my slow cooker for our review

Is a Slow Cooker Worth It? (2026) | Electricity Cost vs. Oven Calculator

Dan Wilderness

We share our experience of using a slow cooker, and assess if it's a cheaper option for cooking and if buying one is worth it.

A picture of a CostCo warehouse for our review

Is Costco UK Worth It? (2026): Savings vs. Membership Fee Review

Dan Wilderness

We review our experiences wholesale giant CostCo, covering if you can save money there and if a membership is worth it.

Exterior of a PizzaExpress for our article on PizzaExpress Club Loyalty

PizzaExpress Club Review (2026): What is the easiest route to gold status?

Dan Wilderness

We review PizzaExpress rewards, and look at how you can get free dough balls and other rewards when ordering from the pizza chain.

Using a UK Railcard on railroad tracks.

Is a UK Railcard Worth It? (2026): The New £35 “Break-Even” Point

Dan Wilderness

We look at the various UK Railcard choices that are available today and if they are worth it, and review which may help you save money.

Sainsbury's Nectar Logo for our review of Nectar Card

Nectar Card Review (2026): Are “Nectar Prices” Actually Cheaper?

Dan Wilderness

We examine if a Sainsbury's Nectar Card is worth it, and how to maximise saving money with offers and bonus promotions!

Picture of Bread made in a Bread Maker

Is a Bread Maker Worth It? (2026): We do the sums

Dan Wilderness

We look at if a bread maker can save you money and if baking your own loaf will save you money - is it worth it?

A picture of the Boots Advantage Card for our review

Boots Advantage Card Review (2026): The “Price Advantage” Hack & Expiry Rules

Dan Wilderness

We review the Boots Advantage Card, and examine how this loyalty card and it's rewards compare to others on the UK High Street.

Lidl Plus supermarket shopfront

Lidl Plus App Review (2026): The “Free Bakery” Loophole & Spend Targets

Dan Wilderness

Is Lidl Plus worth it? Our review and guide to app coupons, Coupon Plus spend targets and the small print that affects your savings.