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Looking to travel on a shoestring, get on top of your finances or retile your bathroom? It’s never too late to learn new tricks – especially if those tricks will save you time and money in the long run – and TikTok is populated with expert creators sharing clever, cost-effective hacks. We tasked three Independent editors across lifestyle, travel and tech to recommend some of their favourite accounts, and record some special TikTok life hacks of their own.
Money saving travel hacks are what drew Helen to the Cheap Holiday Expert. She’ll help you find the best deals for transport and accommodation and offers straightforward reviews of the experiences she has putting that advice into practice.
@cheapholidayexpert
As The Independent’s travel editor and author of Zero Altitude: How I Learned to Fly Less and Travel More, Helen is always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to approach travel. She found those by the bucketload when she turned to TikTok, discovering innovative ways to save money on train travel, learning how to identify low-value, high quality accommodation and finding lesser known, cheaper European travel destinations.
TRAVEL
Helen Coffey
With a focus on underrated destinations and cheaper alternatives to big hitting cities, Earth Explored has developed a loyal following of bargain hunting followers. His inspiring posts teach viewers how to prepare for their travels, and recommend smart ways to save money once there.
(@earthexplored)
Sarah runs a travel and lifestyle blog aimed at travellers like Helen who like to challenge themselves through new experiences. On TikTok she’s known for delivering advice on everything from holidaying for less to solo travel to her 15k followers.
(@sarahtoyin)
Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur looking to level up your business or someone who just needs a helping hand when it comes to regulating your own spending, Peace has a range of tutorials, newsletters and posts to get you financially organised.
@peaceimman
Even someone as savvy as The Independent’s technology editor and science reporter Andrew Griffin needs help with his personal finances every now and again. Luckily, TikTok is teeming with money experts divulging all sorts of well-explained ways to get your finances in order. Andrew gleaned a whole heap of useful info through the platform’s “For You” page, from tips on how to prioritise and organise bill-payments to advice on saving strategies.
Andrew Griffin
MONEY
Struggle when it comes to saving? Looking for handy ways to reduce those monthly bills? Pay a visit to the @wellpowerplan account to learn things like how to spend less on your food shops and what it takes to save for a property deposit.
@wellpowerplan
Straight-talking Dan offers simple money advice, priding himself on teaching his followers what he believes we should all have been taught from a young age. From emergency funds to ISAs, he delivers no nonsense financial hacks for those in need.
@dantalksmoney
James couples concise DIY tutorials and advice for first-time buyers with simple hacks around home ownership. Whether you’re looking to lay new laminate flooring, learn to use a new tool or get the lowdown on your credit score, this guy is for you.
@Jamesproperty_
Kate, the owner and operator of Our_Bears_Home has dedicated the account to affordable interior design and decor tips. Specialising in secondhand finds, Ikea hacks and upcycling projects, her account is the go-to for people like Eva looking to give their home a facelift without breaking the bank.
@Our_Bears_Home
Deputy eCommerce editor for IndyBest Eva has recently embarked on an ambitious home renovation project. Making home improvements can be a pricey process, and to do it right you need to know some fundamental tricks of the trade. So Eva consulted TikTok’s clever creators to help her get started, watching tutorials on everything from reupholstering to installing a shower regulator.
Eva Waite-Taylor
HOME
From simple, effective DIY home ideas from furnishings to decor, crazy-clever cleaning hacks that save time and effort, and tutorials to tackle every room in the house (plus the garden) Tanya will soon have your space looking stylish, stress-free
@tanyahomeinspo
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From simple, effective DIY home ideas from furnishings to decor, crazy-clever cleaning hacks that save time and effort, and tutorials to tackle every room in the house (plus the garden) Tanya will soon have your space looking stylish, stress-free
@tanyahomeinspo
James couples concise DIY tutorials and advice for first-time buyers with simple hacks around home ownership. Whether you’re looking to lay new laminate flooring, learn to use a new tool or get the lowdown on your credit score, this guy is for you.
@Jamesproperty_
Kate, the owner and operator of Our_Bears_Home has dedicated the account to affordable interior design and decor tips. Specialising in secondhand finds, Ikea hacks and upcycling projects, her account is the go-to for people like Eva looking to give their home a facelift without breaking the bank.
@Our_Bears_Home
Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur looking to level up your business or someone who just needs a helping hand when it comes to regulating your own spending, Peace has a range of tutorials, newsletters and posts to get you financially organised.
@peaceimman
Struggle when it comes to saving? Looking for handy ways to reduce those monthly bills? Pay a visit to the @wellpowerplan account to learn things like how to spend less on your food shops and what it takes to save for a property deposit.
@wellpowerplan
Straight-talking Dan offers simple money advice, priding himself on teaching his followers what he believes we should all have been taught from a young age. From emergency funds to ISAs, he delivers no nonsense financial hacks for those in need.
@dantalksmoney
Money saving travel hacks are what drew Helen to the Cheap Holiday Expert. She’ll help you find the best deals for transport and accommodation and offers straightforward reviews of the experiences she has putting that advice into practice.
@cheapholidayexpert
With a focus on underrated destinations and cheaper alternatives to big hitting cities, Earth Explored has developed a loyal following of bargain hunting followers. His inspiring posts teach viewers how to prepare for their travels, and recommend smart ways to save money once there.
@earthexplored
Sarah runs a travel and lifestyle blog aimed at travellers like Helen who like to challenge themselves through new experiences. On TikTok she’s known for delivering advice on everything from holidaying for less to solo travel to her 15k followers.
@sarahtoyin
Eva's favourite TikTok creators
ANDREW's favourite TikTok creators
HELEN's favourite TikTok creators
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Eva Waite-Taylor
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Helen Coffey
By Independent tech editor
Andrew Griffin
By IndyBest deputy editor
Eva Waite-Taylor
By Independent travel editor
Helen Coffey
By Independent tech editor
Andrew Griffin
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