Jenny Keefe

Lead Writer

Jenny's experience

Jenny joined MSE in 2005 after degrees in literature and journalism. In an earlier life, she taught English in Japan.

A little more about Jenny

Jenny lives on the Essex seaside and is mum to two girls and a gecko. When she's not queueing for theatre day seats, she can be found thrifting, reading novels or scouring for free days out loopholes.

Jenny says...

"I love helping people save money, especially on things like days out with kids that might otherwise be hard to do right now. I also love shopping sustainably, and showing others how to buy and sell second-hand, be it on Vinted or eBay."

In the press

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shares his top tips for charity shops LiverpoolEcho

Martin Lewis' MSE shares online shopping trick for getting up to 50% off at Asos, H&M and more DailyRecord

Latest from Jenny Keefe

Whether you're a buyer, seller or voyeur, the web's a goldmine of info to find out anything you want about any property. From how much next door sold for to property heat maps, this guide lists 28 secret web weapons to do just that.

27 April 2026

If you’re going abroad this summer, it’s worth knowing that at 24 out of the 29 big UK airports it’s not free to get dropped off at the terminal – ridiculously they charge to set someone down outside departures. Yet it’s often possible to avoid these fees by getting your steps in.

24 April 2026

Everyone from the UK going to the USA, or just passing through, must fill out an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) form in advance. There's heightened security at the border, so it's crucial to ensure your travel docs are in order. This guide explains what an ESTA is, how to get it, what to be wary of and how to avoid paying more than the official $21-per-person fee.

23 April 2026

From Etch-A-Sketches to espresso makers, thousands of top-quality goodies are available every day across the country... for FREE on giveaway websites such as Freecycle and Freegle.

21 April 2026

eBay is a mammoth marketplace with millions of goods. Most people just bid, but there's a range of hidden tools and tricks to help you track down uber-bargains. This guide has 41 tips, from auto-bidding to seal deals to more top ways to buy second-hand.

20 April 2026

While Center Parcs will never be dirt-cheap, we've a host of clever tricks to bring down the cost. Whether you plan to go or have already booked, this guide has tips to help, including how to grab £199 four-night breaks, hidden cheap dates if you've school kids, and get euro parks at half the price.

14 April 2026

Facebook Marketplace and local selling groups are hot on eBay's heels as the place to earn cash flogging unwanted stuff. As with Vinted and now eBay, there are no fees, so the profit's all yours. This is a crash course on how to earn £100s.

14 April 2026

Willing to give views on politics, washing-up liquid or what goes on between your bedsheets? If so, it's possible to earn £100s a year, without any special skill or talent. It's all about filling in online surveys for cash and taking part in focus groups. This guide will first go through some of the basics behind them and then we've a full rundown of the top 22 free survey sites that'll pay you.

14 April 2026

Many old items you have sitting around at home can be worth serious cash, but to really get the money rolling in on eBay, you need to know the etiquette and shortcuts. This is a crash course on how to sell on the auction giant, as well as other second-hand marketplaces.

14 April 2026

Supermarkets are brilliant at making us spend our hard-earned cash, yet with a few focused techniques you could save £1,000s a year. We've put together a trolley full of ways to max discounts, including how to speedily find the cheapest supermarket for your items, time trips to bag the best yellow-sticker reductions and more.

10 April 2026

Walking away with someone else's luggage could bag you big bucks. It's all about buying people's unclaimed suitcases, via lost luggage auctions.

24 March 2026

It's one of the UK's most coveted private members' clubs for those with the right credentials. No, it's not Soho House, we're talking... Costco. But is it worth the hype? We've got 18 tips, from secret ways you may qualify without realising to how petrol savings alone can pay for the membership.

17 March 2026

Amazon's the biggest name in online retail – for many, it's a one-stop convenience shop. This guide is packed with tips to help slash prices, including how to check your personalised offers, £2 a month off Prime via O2 Priority, free delivery loophole and 50% off Prime if you're aged 18-22.

9 March 2026

One person in the UK develops dementia every three minutes. Yet relatives can't just walk into a bank and access your money, even if it is to pay for your care. Unless you've a Power of Attorney, loved ones would need to apply through court, which can be long and costly. So get it sorted – this guide shows you how.

2 March 2026

No debt problems are unsolvable. It might not be easy or quick, but there's always a route. When mental health problems are involved, some special solutions apply.

24 February 2026