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

Travelling by train can be expensive, so it's crucial to cut costs where you can, particularly with fares having risen by up to 4.6% last year. This guide has 17 ways to save, including how booking weeks (or even hours) ahead can bag the cheapest fares, when flexible season tickets win, how to split tickets, beat booking fees and much more.

26 January 2026

There are scores of legit ways to earn extra money, whether selling stuff, working from home or using the web. After all, no matter how good a MoneySaver you are, a little bit more money's always useful.

20 January 2026

A man's hand placing an engagement ring onto a woman's hand.

The average UK wedding now costs a heartbreaking £20,700 according to Hitched.co.uk – but there are ways to cut back. If you are going ahead with a do, big or small, this guide has a host of cheap wedding ideas, including pre-loved bridal gown sites and cutting costs from ring to honeymoon.

16 January 2026

Here's how to reclaim lost Clubcard vouchers, boost their value and add to your points haul without spending a penny. Plus, we've info on the top rewards you can swap.

14 January 2026

Airbnb and other sites could help make you £10,000s from letting your home or spare room. This is a crash course in safely renting out your spare room or entire property for short periods, from getting the best price to the right insurance.

13 January 2026

There's a collective 'GRRRRR' from parents about holiday price hikes when term ends – the cost of flights, hotels and package holidays always seems to rocket.

13 January 2026

Presents don't have to mean spending big bucks. Whether it's a promise to give your special someone a back rub, doing hated chores or babysitting for friends with little 'uns, your time could be the best present you ever give.

22 December 2025

A shop's job is to make money, and there's nowt wrong with that, but our job is to keep it in your pockets. So to help redress the balance, we've 10 things shops don't want you to know – many are insider secrets divulged by shop workers.

15 December 2025

With over 16 million users in the UK, Vinted is a huge source of preloved bargains from just £1. It's also a great way to make extra cash by flogging your own wardrobe – especially as there are NO fees for sellers. What's more, shopping second-hand is good for the planet.

15 December 2025

Why not use your screen time to boost your coffers? You could earn £1,000s/year by clicking and swiping, with no special skill needed. This guide lists 20+ (legit) ways to make money online – you can get paid just to watch videos, write, search on Google, sell photos, make your own YouTube clips and much more.

9 December 2025

This week marks 100 days to go until Christmas, so in order to avoid spending a fortune over the festive period you need to start planning now. This isn't about early celebration, it's about preparation. There are sackfuls of things you can do now to reduce the financial stress and avoid being skint in January.

4 December 2025

What seat would £10 buy you at a big West End show nowadays? You might expect to be right up in the gods, at best. Yet a host of West End shows offer drastically reduced tickets via free-to-enter lotteries. From A Streetcar Named Desire to A Little Life and Hamilton to Matilda, theatre lotteries give you the chance to buy seats that can cost £100+ (depending on the show) for just £10 to £25.

24 November 2025

Babies are as costly as they are cute. Your wallet starts to take the hit even before they arrive, so prepare your finances as early as possible. We've tons of tips 'n' tricks to help, whether you're expecting number one, two or more.

31 July 2025

The summer hols are nearly upon us, and millions need to entertain the kids. So we wanted to come up with ways to create some unforgettable summer magic for free (or very cheap), from writing to a celeb to 'painted rocks' treasure hunts.

14 July 2025

Cinderella's castle in Disney World Orlando, Florida. Castle is pink and blue and the sky is a clear blue

Don't go Goofy over Florida's theme park prices. Whether Disney, Universal Studios or SeaWorld, visits can cost £1,000s. We've 34 tips to help, such as discount sites to nab cheap Walt Disney World tickets, what to watch out for when booking and how to find hidden freebies.

20 May 2025

Many are looking for ways to put more cash in their coffers at the moment, and one option could be to flog unwanted clobber. Clearing out your wardrobe is a great jumping-off point for a spring declutter – and it's likely you've £100s of untapped reserves hanging up forgotten on your wardrobe rails.

8 April 2025