Janine Marsh - Financial Expert
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thriftyfamily.co.uk/
I’m Janine Marsh, and my goal is to assist people in making informed decisions about their finances, particularly when it comes to managing and overcoming debt. The rising cost of living has made this all the more crucial. Having personally experienced financial hardship and lived within the constraints of an overdraft, I have learned the importance of being frugal and smart with my money. As a mother of two young, energetic boys, I understand how challenging the balancing act of family finances can be.
A recent encounter with a £600 bailiff charge over a parking ticket sparked a new passion within me: tackling debt collectors and the system that often buries individuals in more debt.
Beyond financial guidance, broadcasting is another passion of mine. Nationally, you might still hear me on BBC Five Live, and I’ve spent over a decade on Bauer radio stations, including Rock Fm in the North West and Hallam FM in Yorkshire.
With MoneyNerd, my mission is to share every bit of knowledge I’ve gained to help your money stretch further, focusing particularly on strategies to combat debt. My aim is to be a reliable source of advice for you and to build a community where we can all share tips and strategies to weather these challenging financial times.
Financial Training
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS)
- GDPR
- Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
- Inroduction to Cyber Security
Previous Experience
- The Debt Advice Service
- Thrifty Family – Financial Expert
- BBC Radio 5 Live – Presenter
- Audio Always – Money Podcaster
- Rock FM – Radio Presenter
- Hallam FM – Breakfast Co-host
Featured Video
Janine’s picks
- The Best Cities for Pay & Work-Life Balance Based on Job Industry
- Private Parking Fines – Guide, Laws & Appeals
- Council and Police Fines – Guide, Laws & Appeals
Janine has also appeared in…
- The Sun (Martha Cliff) – ‘I’m a money geek and my tips will help parents save hundreds – use AI to make meal plans & never pay for a new toy again’
- GOBankingrates (Cynthia Measom) – ‘10 Groceries To Buy in Bulk When You’re Broke or Just Trying To Save Money’
- BBC (Yazmina Garcia) – ‘Money Diary: ‘When the kids are off you end up spending more’’
Quotes and interviews
- “Pregnancy and childbirth can be expensive, so receiving financial support can make a big difference in your ability to cover your expenses and provide for your new family.” Good To Know
- “I think it’s so important to share your own journey with financial trouble when building your finance blog.” Share This Blog
- “I hope people realise that there are ways to still enjoy your life without having to fork out loads. Promotions, vouchers and apps can bring the price down. When you’re doing it everyday it really adds up.” BBC News
Other publications
Thrifty Family – ‘My mission with Thrifty Family is to share as much knowledge as I possibly can to help your money go that little bit further. I want to be that person you can rely on for sound advice and to build a community that all share tips to get us through these tough times.’