Hi, I’m Kalpana 👋
Learn how to save more, earn more and take control of your money in the UK.
I’m a UK mum, PhD scientist and author. I arrived in the UK in 2008 with £1,000 during the financial crisis. On one salary we saved £36,000 in three years and bought our first home. Here I share the practical steps that worked for us.
I’m not a financial adviser. I share what worked for my family, plus general information to help you make your own decisions. Read my disclaimer.
Where would you like to start?
Make Money
Side hustles, selling online and extra income ideas that fit real life.
Save Money
Cut bills, groceries and everyday costs without feeling deprived.
Budgeting
Simple budgets and money plans for UK households.
Side Hustles
Step-by-step guides to earning from home.
Savings & ISAs
Make your savings work harder.
Deals & Freebies
Free stuff, cashback and deals worth having.
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Make money
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Save money
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Budgeting
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Christmas on a budget
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Meet Kalpana
I’m a PhD scientist, former science teacher and UK mum. When we arrived in 2008 with £1,000, we lived on one salary at a time, saved a 20% deposit in three years and bought our first home in 2011. MoneySavvyUK is where I share the habits and step-by-step guides that helped us, so you can find what works for your family too.