#stormzy
vs
#cliffrichard
👀
Two musicians with polar opposite audiences are going head to head this Christmas in the battle for the UK No.1. Typically, the winner has to reach 60k sales, who do you think will win?
RT for Stormzy
Like for Cliff Richard
Well, Joao Felix’s debut didn’t go to plan. With an overall loan fee of £9.7million plus his eye watering wages, this red card will cost Chelsea over £2 million! 🫣
Comment for 'He's Worth it!'
RT for 'Another Chelsea flop 👎'
Great news! 🎉
Toys R Us is making a comeback to the high streets. Dust off your childhood memories and get ready to relive the joy of in-store toy shopping🎈🧸
What other classic high street store would you love to see return? 🤔
#HighStreetComeback
James Bond is the 4th most successful box office franchise ever with over $6bn of revenue.
For Daniel Craig's last film he earned a record $25m up front!
Aaron Taylor-Johnson seems to be in line for the role, do you think his earnings will come close? 🤔
RT No, Like Yes
#Messi
finally lifts the most prestigious trophy in football, but how much is it really worth?
Made of £131K worth of gold, but valued at £16.4 million, as the most respected achievement in international football, do you think it’s worth more?
RT for more 🏆
Like for less 😳
🇫🇷 France has made a bold move, banning certain short-haul flights for more sustainable train travel.
Could we see this in the UK? What would it mean for your travel costs? 🚄💷
Share your thoughts below!
#GreenTravel
#SustainableFuture
As the big game approaches, there’s been a lot of noise about
#Mbappe
vs.
#Messi
Recently Mbappe made history with a new salary of £90M pa, almost double Messi, making him the highest paid player in history
Who proves their worth more on the pitch?
RT for Messi
Like for Mbappe
A cask of rare scotch
#whisky
has set a new world record after selling for £16m 😲🥃
That’s about £36k a bottle, or £1,300 for a 25ml shot.
Would you give it a taste at that cost?!
#Haaland
has been signed by
#ManCity
for an estimated total deal package of £182M.
He scored 44 goals for his previous club, which would work out at £4.1M per goal if he continued his streak 🤯
Is it worth it?
Bloomsbury Publishing has reported that they expect to see record sales this Christmas as many shoppers turn to books for inexpensive but meaningful gifts 📚
What’s a meaningful present you’ve given or received?
Nearly £9bn worth of old UK notes and coins have yet be cashed in, but it’s not too late 🙌
You can still exchange your old notes and coins at banks or selected post offices for their face value💰
Have you got a trip to the bank on the horizon? 🏦
The first royal to ever enter the jungle 👑
Princess Ann’s son-in-law and ex-rugby star Mike Tindall has supposedly signed up for this year’s I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.
How much would you need to get paid to go into the jungle..?
⚽ Congrats to
@WestHam
on their historic Europa Conference League triumph! 🏆
...but, their victory isn't just on the pitch - their journey in Europe has resulted in a £65M windfall since 2021 with £4.3m of that for their historic win 💰
.
@Cristiano
has had some big wins over the course of his career. He was the first footballer ever to reach the $1 billion earnings mark in 2020.
Over the past few weeks, the icons' retirement has been a topic of debate.
If you were him, what would your next move be? 👀
Rent is rising at the fastest rate since 2006. 📈
The average monthly rent regionally across the UK is now £1,204 and rent inside London has reached £2,863
Have you been affected by the increase?👇
To ease the cost of living crisis, the government is suggesting scrapping the annual
#MOT
, and instead have it once every two years. What do you think?
After producing a stunning KO victory,
@KSI
called out
@jakepaul
👀
Influencer boxing scene has polarised boxing fans but the fight between these two is much anticipated.
With both fighters making more than £1 million in their 2 last fights, who deserves to be the A side?
Squishmallow’s seem to be 2022's care bear. If you were to have held onto your care bear in mint condition, they can now be worth up to $10,000!
Will you be holding onto some Squishmallow’s incase? Like for yes, RT for no
This morning, NASA launched the most powerful rocket in history, Artemis 1 🚀 , the first in a program that will cost $93 billion!
But... the rocket was empty... what do you think, was it worth the cost?
💳🆚💷
In a twist, cash payments rose for the first time in a decade last year, though they are still dwarfed by debit cards.
Why?
Consumers find it easier to budget with cash. But experts predict it's a temporary switch.
What's in your wallet? 🤔
With
#AvatarTheWayOfWater
reaching over $2bn at the box office, that makes
#JamesCameron
the first ever director to have directed 3 movies that each grossed $2bn
That's not a bad stat to have under your belt😎
What is your favourite James Cameron movie?
Imagine being charged £35,000 by accident for a taxi ride…
Note to self, don’t set your location drop-off to Australia 😳
What’s your biggest travel fail?
The battle for Christmas No1 heats up with Sidemen and LadBaby enter into the mix. LadBaby have had 3 consecutive Christmas No1’s, however with the likes of
@KSI
and
@JmeBBK
featuring, does the UK’s famous Youtube group have what it takes?
RT for Sidemen XIX
Like for LadBaby 👶
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicole Peltz’s wedding this weekend is rumoured to have costed $3.5m. 💒💸
How much is too much for a wedding, and what’s worth spending versus splurging?
Netflix is going to start showing ads for a lower tier of membership. Would you rather pay less and see ads, or pay more and have uninterrupted streaming?
45% of us are guilty of wearing an item of clothing only once 👀
As the festive season approaches, some are ditching high-street fashion 🛍️ and using a rental service ♻️ for their Christmas party outfits. What about you?
If
#NationalPuppyDay
is making you think about getting a new furry friend, be warned - it’s not all snuggles, walks and head boops.
Have a listen to our podcast about the hidden expenses of owning a pet…
Ekin-Su and Davide are winners! 🏆
@ekinsuofficial
has the most Instagram followers of all contestants this year (1.7m). Based on our calculations, this means she’s now on track to earn over £734,000 in her first year.
Does this make you want to apply for 2023?🤔
#LoveIsland
After
@BellinghamJude
’s jaw dropping performance last night, there's no doubt clubs will have him in their sights for the summer...
With a reported £130 million price tag, what club do you think will make their move?
#LoveIsland
starts tonight. It's known that the most popular Islanders make over £1m in the year after the show🤯
You don't have to win to make your 💸 though! Guess how much these stars are worth:
Olivia & Alex Bowen
Molly-Mae Hague
Wes Nelson
Megan Barton-Hanson
Olivia Attwood
Sometimes it can be hard to think of effective ways to save money.
@WhichUK
have put together 50 handy tips to save money and hopefully make things a little easier.
Let us know which ones you try!
It has been reported that scammers are taking advantage of the rising energy costs to catch people out with fake texts and emails offering support with bills.
Have you received this type of message recently?
If you’re struggling to not dip into your savings right now, personal finance expert
@laura_ann_moore
may be able to help.
She swears by these three small, but super effective, steps 👇
Money management is one of the most important skills a person can have, however instead of practical money management skills, we all know that instead schools teach about Pi, and not the good kind🥧!
What money advice do you wish you'd been taught at school?
#WorldTeachersDay
👇
Who loves a freebie? 🙋♀️
TikToker EveryLittlePenny has shared a clever way to get free goodies, from meals out to beauty products, by signing up to brands’ newsletters to receive their birthday promotions.
What are your tricks to get freebies?
McDonald’s recently gave customers a chance to re-live their childhood with an “Adult Happy Meal”.
The infamous “Cactus Plant Flea Market” toy is now being sold on eBay for more than $300,000.
How much would you pay to get your hands on one? 🤔
Hi to the Zopa credit card McDonald’s big spenders for 2021 👋 Chomping down on an epic £35,000 of golden arch deliciousness between the top 100. Fun fact: you’re most likely to get your burger fix at 13:34:48 ⌚
#wrapped
What’s the best beach in the world? 👀
The top 50 beaches in the world have been ranked with the number one spot going to White Beach, Port Barton, Philippines 🇵🇭
Will you be jetting off to Asia to see the “best beach”?🛫
A new Love Island spin-off will reportedly show middle-aged singles looking for romance. 💛 🏝
#FridayDilemma
, who would earn more money on Love Island - you or your parents? 👇
A TikToker has struck gold with her latest thrift shop find 💸
Sarah Dunk bought a used dress for $13, blissfully unaware that it was a 1992 vintage Versace worth up to $10,000 🤯
How often do you visit charity shops?
Unexpected charges hitting a sour note! 🎵💸
A group of women were given an unexpected bill of $8 each for live music at a restaurant, and the internet is divided.
When dining out, should the cost of live music be:
Devon’s Radio Exe launched its Christmas radio show… in September 😅
The radio station is playing all of the classic Christmas songs, all day, every day 🧑🎄
Is September too early to be playing the festive anthems? 🤔
Everyone, meet finance whizz
@mamafurfur
aka Jen 🤝 She’s on board with our
#100DaysChallenge
to try to improve your ⚡Borrowing Power rating⚡ Check out her vlog to find out more. Have you got what it takes? Contact us at 100Days
@zopa
.com
T&Cs apply.
Indie game ▶️ global sensation
Football Manager released its 20th game in the series and its rise to one of the most popular sports games in the world has been awe-inspiring ⚽
Being priced at £44.99, will you be heading to the tactics board? 🤔
#KourtneyKardashian
and
#TravisBarker
tied the knot this weekend in an impressive - Dolce & Gabbana sponsored - Italian ceremony with all their friends and family flying out to celebrate.
Weddings are getting more lavish, which in turn means more 💸. What do you think?
Would you ever go on a holiday without your phone? Well… one island in Finland has implemented a no-phone policy, making it the first ‘phone-free’ tourist destination.📲
Does a digital detox holiday sound like the kind of thing you’d pay to go on? ⛱
Experts are urging people to submit their meter readings today to avoid energy companies' websites crashing tomorrow when prices will rise 📈
Have you submitted your meter reading yet?
No entry zone for kids ⛔
An airline has introduced a zone on their planes where children are banned and the area is secluded using walls and curtains 👀
Would you pay more to be in the ‘adults only’ section? 🤔
Is it that time of year already? 👀
Mariah Carey’s iconic Christmas hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ has entered the charts after over 300,000 streams 🧑🎄
Mariah herself has said it’s too early, do you agree with her? 🤔
NEW RECORD. 🏆
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona in the 'Hand of God' game against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for £7,142,500.
What's the most you'd pay for a match-worn shirt? 👇
Dropping people off at the airport can be expensive🤑
With the drop-off rate averaging £4,
@MartinLewis
says to use the free drop-off area and take a short shuttle to the airport🚌
Do you use the free drop-off area or pay to drop them closer?🤔
A first edition of Emma was sold for £35,000 ... meaning it was the most expensive sale of a Jane Austen book ever!🤯📚
Would you spend that much money on a book?
Last night,
@KingJames
became NBA's scoring king when his 38,388th point broke
@kaj33
's 39 year record!
Having made $480m in total salary in his 20 year playing career, it equates to a staggering $12,500 per point in the NBA.
Has this helped him surpass Jordan in the 🐐 debate?
They might look like twins, but they’re far from identical. Luckily
@ChazHutton
is listening in when
#MoneyTalks
, so we can get to know their differences and work out what they mean for our wallet. More on our blog:
To celebrate Summer, we're giving away a
#FeelGood
day worth up to £300! All you have to do is tell us who you’d spend your day with and which of these 3 items 👉you’d most enjoy!🍦🛏 📚🍳🥂📣⚽️🍰🍀🎨🎶 Let us know by the 9th August. T&Cs:
⚠️Have you submitted your electricity meter reading?⚠️
Today's the last day to do it before the energy cap rise tomorrow to avoid paying for the energy you used in September at a higher rate. This isn't one to sleep on!
Glastonbury tickets are going on sale this evening ⛺️
️
The tickets are famously like gold-dust to get hold of, but would you pay £335 to see the 'Greatest show on earth'?
The Kardashians are reportedly getting paid $100m for their new show.
To put that into context, that’s the same as:
💄5m
@kyliecosmetics
lip kits
👙2.5m pieces of
@skims
underwear
👖800k
@goodamerican
jeans
What would you spend the money on?
#TheKardashians
There’s something fishy about this…👀🐟
Stakeholder Foods reveals the first-ever 3D printed fish. Made from fish cells, reports say it ‘tastes’ and ‘flakes’ like the real deal.
Fish & chips typically costs £11, how much would you pay for a portion?
Christmas is around the corner...time to get thinking about a Christmas tree!
If a fake tree costs you ~£80 and lasts 10 years, that's a £32 yearly saving compared to buying a real tree each year at ~£40🎄!
Will you be going for real or fake this year?
Are you completely open with your partner about your purchases? 👀
A new survey has shown that 44% of people have hidden sales spending from their partner 🤫
Be honest, have you bought something without them knowing? 😅
We’ve all wanted to feel our partner's heartbeat…right?
Well, for just £400 ‘The Touch’, a Czech firm, has made a wedding ring that lets you feel your partner’s heartbeat in real time 💓
What ring would you rather have?
Everyone else:
#TheBatman
looks alright. Might go to see it.
Us:
We've worked out how much the inflation-adjusted ticket price is for every Batman movie since the 1940s. 🤓
Two years out of date 👀
Discount websites are popping up, where you can get big savings on food and other items but the catch is, everything has passed its ‘best before' date 💰
Would you buy out-of-date products to save money? 🤔
It's been announced that first-time buyers may be offered cheaper
#mortgages
by taking out an insurance policy, as the government lays out plans to get people with small deposits on the housing ladder faster 🏡
Holidays to Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Portugal (and lots more) are going to cost a bit extra for UK citizens, due to the new visa-waiver.
Every person will need to pay an extra €7 for entry.
Would this sway your decision to travel in Europe? 👇'
It's official! Zopa, the FeelGood Money Company, now comes with added bank licence! Join us on our mission to make money Feel Good, with products designed to do Real Good. Find out more
#feelgood
#realgood
Always listen to your elders 🙌
More than a third of adults wish they had listened more to their parents about saving for the future according to new research 💰
Do you wish you had taken more advice from your parents about financial matters? 🤔
It’s said that the Eiffel Tower is being refurbished for a grand total of €60m… but how does that compare to the costs involved in other landmark restorations?
It’s time for
#ThePriceIsRight
... Is €60m higher or lower than the cost to restore British landmark Big Ben? 🧱
Households will spend around £7 to light up their Christmas tree this year, more than double that of last year🎄
Now is a good time to switch your lights from Halogen to LED, if you've not already. It could save you an as much as £27!
Are you lighting up your tree this year?
🚗💨 Farewell to the Ford Fiesta!
After driving into the hearts of UK motorists and racking up 22 million+ sales since 1976, last week marked the end of the line. 💔
But don't despair, the road forward is electric! ⚡
Will you miss this iconic ride?