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Wondering what the view from your seat will be before buying concert tickets? Here's everything you need to know about getting a decent ticket to Wembley Stadium. I saw Harry Styles' Love on Tour 2022 from level 5. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode68

Want a sneak peek inside Harry Styles' concert tour? I was at night one of Wembley Stadium Love On Tour - I've dampened the highest pitched screams for those of you with earphones too! If you want to watch the full concert head to my other fun channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOd7CzWP_vk&list=PL6GiH6xvqoxGS-4LUMxv272qKpayBFdqk SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode67

Here's the latest quick summary of how Help to Build equity loans will help you build a house with a 5% deposit, from a presentation at Build It Live's exhibition in Bicester, delivered by Homes England. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode66

Looking for unusual days out for free, or bored of the same old outings? Don't get out enough at all? Where do you go to explore the arts and history, and possibly pick up some free food and drink?? I bet you haven't thought of this venue, wherever you are in the UK. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode65

I'm reading selections from another Harriman House publication; this handbook is for anyone who didn't get taught about money at school. If you find personal finance confusing, and have no idea where to start, this book from a financial planner and podcaster breaks down exactly what you need to know and do to start managing your outgoings, get out of debt, protect your future, and start investing. https://www.harriman-house.com/meaningfulmoney Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3lsUkP6 Free Audible trial: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/audible/mlp?ie=UTF8&actionCode=AMN30DFT1Bk06604291990WX&tag=bear09-21 SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode64

I decided to take a trip to Graven Hill, the first self-build village in the UK, and the star of more than one series of Kevin McCloud's Grand Designs: The Streets. They have new build homes there now too, but are developments like these really the future of house building in the UK that are going to make owning a home accessible for all? I share why I decided not to buy land here, and what to expect from the local area including attractions like Bicester Village Designer Outlet. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode63

With the help of some pandas(!), a conversation with Super Lucky Di one sociable night, and Colin & Samir's education on creator NFTs, I'm investigating whether I should abandon stocks and shares for... K-pop? Let's investigate what is an NFT, what's the cheapest NFT, and other reasons to buy NFTs. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode62

A compilation with 22 tips on saving money in 2022 and beyond including systems for managing money, your true financial "needs", a shopping list hack, how to save thousands on work travel, and bonus tips, of course because saving should be about abundance, not deprivation! SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode61

Two words, and the first begins with 'p' and the second with 'c'. Can you guess what they are? This is about how brands get you to overspend on your favourite fast food. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode60

I'm sharing another book chapter, this time from Own It! How our generation can invest for a better future, by Iona Bain of the Young Money Blog and published by Harriman House. https://www.harriman-house.com/ownit Own It! via Audible free trial (aff link): https://amzn.to/3xHyVsL SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode59

Beat the cost of living crisis long-term with this chapter reading of Inspirational Investing from a free ebook published by Harriman House. https://www.harriman-house.com/Inspirationalinvesting SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode58

It's Autism Acceptance Month once a year, so I thought I'd gather a compilation of chatting about autism so far on Save Like A Bear, so you can learn more about being autistic whether you are yourself or not, and what it all has to do with money. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode57

Why do we link our job and our wealth to our self-worth? Here's everything wrong with the Academy Awards, and what it means for us civilians and randomers and hustle culture... Movie lovers unite indeed. Have you heard the one about how Tom Holland was sabotaged by some late deliveries of DVDs to Academy voters? Today's commentary largely uses the Russo Brothers' Cherry from Apple TV+ and starring Spider-Man for the example. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode56

It should be debt awareness week every week of the year! Minimising and avoiding debt even on a low income will go a long way towards controlling your finances and increasing your wealth in future. Here's how I've used my privilege to stay out of credit card or loan debt over the years, even while unemployed or as a student. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode55

I found a guest post from YouTube royalty MamaFurFur after buying a new website aimed at students, so should I have had her investing know-how when I was 18, and can I invest like everyone else if I'm autistic? Let's see what she said. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode54

What's wrong with trying to get free stuff without taking surveys? I'm borrowing Brad Pitt and friends today to investigate where you can get freebies without joining survey sites...but should we be trying to get more things for free? SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode53

Can you make money from taking surveys? Which website should you use, or are there quicker ways to make more money online? Here are all the advantages and disadvantages of using websites like Prolific. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode52

Let's chat some stats from Starling's #MakeMoneyEqual campaign and research into how women and men are taught differently about money, and how I started investing, and what we think the barriers are that we don't need to worry about. SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode51

I've been trialling Chris Hemsworth's Centr again, but what if you choose the vegan level or want to eat more plant-based and shop at the discounters like Lidl and Aldi? Can you buy any of their recipes affordably, or will you be handcuffed to Sainsbury's and co? And what are the alternatives? SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode50

I tested cashback apps and receipt scanner apps in my recent grocery shopping experiments, so how much free or discounted food and drink can you get from the supermarkets, and what are the quickest and easiest apps to save money this way? SUPPORT SAVE LIKE A BEAR: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/tipjar BUY MY LATEST BOOK: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/shop CONNECT WITH ME: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOtEWMO0nGhdkPwqlXWglw Show notes: https://www.savelikeabear.co.uk/episode49