Kelvin Goodson

Consumer Writer

Kelvin joined MSE as Consumer Writer in August 2017. He moved to London to go to university and started out as a music writer in the early 2000s. Realising music writing wasn't going to make it easy to afford food, he moved into news writing, then technology, before returning home to Norfolk for a couple of years for stints in freelancing, content marketing and angling.

He's an embattled Norwich City supporter of some years and into music of the alternative/indie/unlistenable variety. He also enjoys cycling, lame films, making sandwiches, proper beer, running, shooting, swimming, walking the dog and collecting cats.

Latest from Kelvin Goodson

Leave it until the very last minute to sort out airport parking and it can cost a fortune to leave your car there while you're on holiday – you could pay more than £400 for a week if you just turn up on the day. But by following our tips and booking the right way, you can slash your holiday parking costs in minutes.

14 July 2025

If you're willing to haggle, you could slash bills for breakdown, broadband, mobile and more. This guide includes the top 15 service companies to haggle with, sector-by-sector tips and how to access firms' hidden deals departments. Our latest poll showed a huge 84% of those who haggled with Virgin Media were successful, as were 83% of those who haggled with the AA and RAC.

8 July 2025

Netflix is a fixture in many UK households, with more than 16 million using it to stream box sets, TV and films, yet it recently hiked prices by up to £24 a year. We've a host of hacks to cut costs, including how to save up to £156 a year and a trick to watch and download for just £4.50 a month. Plus, we've clever ways to make the most of your Netflix subscription, such as adding review ratings and unlocking 'hidden' genres...

1 July 2025

Cashback websites pay you when you go through them to spend with retailers or providers. You can make £100s a year using them properly. Here are the top sites, along with some serious rules to make sure you protect yourself. You can also earn an extra 5% on top using a cashback credit card and, currently, if you're new to the top sites, you can get up to an extra £30 cashback when you spend £5 or more.

17 June 2025

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10 June 2025

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You should soon be able to pay for parking across the UK using just one app under new Government plans. The initiative is designed to end "the scramble" to download multiple apps for use at different car parks.

21 May 2025

If you're a football supporter, you'll know the European season reaches its climax over the next couple of weeks, with the Europa League, Women's Champions League, European Conference League and Champions League finals. But what you might not know is that you can watch them all FREE.

20 May 2025

Buying a car can be a MoneySaving minefield, particularly if you're no petrolhead. There are lots of moving parts to think about – sometimes quite literally – so in this guide we'll steer you through the whole car-buying journey. Whether you're just starting out or you're further along that process, we've key help on:

30 April 2025

When it comes to streaming music and podcasts, Spotify is the most popular service in the UK. Yet with Spotify having hiked prices twice over the last 18 months, ensure you're not overpaying for it (in fact, you may not need to pay at all). We've a bunch of ways to cut costs, including how newbies can get three months' Premium for free...

28 April 2025

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While petrol and diesel prices have fallen over the last 10 weeks or so, the Competition and Markets Authority has said that retailers' margins remain at historic highs. Yet you can save by filling up in the right place using the right card and, if you reduce your fuel consumption using our tips, you can cut costs further. Follow our five-step guide...

8 April 2025

The annual cost of driving can easily accelerate into the £1,000s. Even if you've a good little runner, fuel, parking, insurance, MOTs, breakdown cover and more quickly clock up the pounds. Yet it's possible to save on all of them. Our MoneySaving motoring checklist has 54 tips to help drive down costs while keeping you safe and legal on the road.

8 April 2025

You hit a pothole and hear a horrible clunk – your car's been crocked and it's going to cost you. But whoever controls the road has a legal duty to maintain it to a fit standard, and if they don't, they should pay for repairs. Pothole damage cost drivers a whopping £579 million in 2024, according to the AA, with repairs costing an average of £300. Our step-by-step guide shows you how to claim compensation.

8 April 2025

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Cycling is a great way to get about and stay fit – and can often be MoneySaving too. We've pulled together some tips on how to buy, hire or take care of a bike.

8 April 2025

It's not the MOT test fee but repairing 'fails' that can cost a fortune. But did you know you can get cheap MOTs done by hidden council test centres? We run through what the test is, how best to book a test cheaply and what to do if you need repairs done.

8 April 2025

Almost 2.3 million driving licences are set to expire this year, with drivers risking a fine of up to £1,000 if they get behind the wheel with one that's out of date. This guide shows you how to check if yours is valid, how and where to renew it, how to ensure you're covered when driving abroad, and what to do if you still have a paper licence.

8 April 2025

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.

8 April 2025