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

Going abroad? Beware hefty fines (or worse) for vaping, peeing in the sea or dressing up as private parts

You've booked your trip, packed your bags and learned a bit of the lingo... but have you checked up on any local laws or customs that might catch you out on your holiday? While some may seem strange based on the culture here, they may of course be perfectly sensible based on cultures elsewhere – though we're not sure what to make of compulsory 'budgie smugglers' in some swimming pools in France.

30 June 2026

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.

30 June 2026

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.

26 May 2026

19 May 2026

How to prepare your digital life for when you die.

Death is something we've all got in common, and as we say at MSE, it happens – so plan for it. But what happens to your digital life when you die – from the Instagram dedicated to your guinea pig to the script for Martin Lewis: The Movie stored on your iCloud – is something most of us are unlikely to have considered. Here's how to ensure loved ones can easily access your digital assets when you die.

3 March 2026

Blue Badge holders and others can now get a Disabled Person's Railcard.

1 March 2026

You used to need a TV licence merely for having a telly, but now you can get away without paying the £169.50 annual fee if you only watch certain channels on catch-up. If you watch BBC iPlayer, you'll need a licence, but you won't for other channels' catch-up services. Confused? Don't be – this guide will take you through whether you should be paying or not, regardless of the device you watch on.

10 February 2026

The top 10 Money Moral Dilemmas of 2025.

3 February 2026

13 January 2026

Close up of a man signing a device and taking delivery of a parcel from a delivery person.

It's possible to save a packet (sorry) by comparing delivery options. You can even have your items collected directly from your home, with Royal Mail now offering free collection.

16 December 2025

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10 June 2025

Parking meter in a countryside car park with a river behind it.

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

'Out of Office' written in the sand on a beach with the sea coming in at the top of the picture.

If you're in full-time or part-time work in the UK, you could get 18 consecutive days off work in 2025 by taking just nine days of annual leave – or 24 consecutive days off by taking 13 days of leave. But don't hang about if you want to do it, particularly if holiday gets booked up quickly where you work.

28 January 2025

I usually write blogs as the 'MoneySavingIdiot', chronicling my attempts to practise what we preach at MoneySavingExpert. But as this is a more personal blog, written ahead of World Mental Health Day, I thought it would be better coming from MSE Kelvin. So, here's my tale of my own mental health struggles and how I've battled credit card debt...

8 October 2024