Dad on FIRE

Pressreader is a "digital newstand" with users able to read thousands of publications online. It is very easy to use and from personal experience, especially good when accessing on tablets! In order to access, it normally charges around $30 a month However, it also partners with a large number of Libraries/Higher Education facilities to give its members free access. This is my experience with Wakefield Library kindly providing access.  This is where the loophole lies!.... How to get access to Pressreader: Step 1: In order to login, you will need a library card number. Open up a tab and search for "pressreader library card number" and you will be presented with a number of results which offer advice on how to login to the service. The library below even gives an example library card number, if you wanted to, you can literally use this one, although coming up with another one is probably a better idea! Step 2: Navigate to  htt...

Cashback credit cards are a great way of earning a little back on your everyday spend. Historically I have used the Natwest Rewards Credit Card which offers: - 1% in Rewards on your supermarket spend - Earn 0.5% everywhere else you shop, including supermarket petrol stations The 0.5% has recently been lowered to 0.25% which has prompted me to look further afield for a good card to use for my regular spending. Enter American Express! Currently, Amex have a couple of cards on offer which offer a healthy amount of cashback, especially in the first few months of taking the card out. Below I explore which one is the best depending on your normal spending If you wanted to go ahead with either of these, then you can get an extra £10 if you use the referral link here:   http://amex.co.uk/refer/cHRISSrmQQ?XL=MNANS Platinum Cashback Everyday Credit Card: -Fee free - Spend £0 to £5,000 and receive 0.5% cashback on purchases -Spend over £5,000 and receive 1% cashback o...