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

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.

27 July 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.

24 July 2026

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.

20 July 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.

16 July 2026

Pssst! Wanna buy cheap stolen goods? From bikes to gadgets to designer bags, it's possible to grab goods at a fraction of the normal cost. Not many people know about this trick, so you could nab some real bargains.

13 July 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.

13 July 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.

3 July 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.

26 June 2026

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.

16 June 2026

British Airways flight heading upwards in the air

9 June 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

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

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