'I quit my 9 to 5 to help people save money - these are the most common mistake people are making'

As people become more strapped for cash amid rising food prices and potentially higher energy bills, it can be hard to figure out where to put any money aside.

Thankfully, London blogger Laura Turner is providing some useful tips to help hopeful savers get started on the right path to improve their financial situations. She has picked out her top three tips which could be implemented straight away to improve your finances.

She has also provided her experienced predictions on those looking for side hustles, including which ones will be the most profitable throughout 2023.

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Laura, who runs the money blog Thrifty Londoner, told LatestDeal: "I moved to London on a low salary, and pretty quickly realised that I needed to get a handle on my finances. I started budgeting, looking at ways to cut costs, researching how to enjoy the city on a budget, and strategizing about how I could increase my income.

"I realised there wasn’t a relatable woman who was my age talking about this stuff online, and so I started my website Thrifty Londoner and my Instagram page with the same name. I started researching and sharing more about pensions, investing and money management and this is the content that I share today!"

Laura quit her 9 to 5 job last year in order to put all her time and energy into her blog, showing that you can turn a side hustle into a full-time career. She broke down her thoughts on which side hustles she believes are the most profitable this year: "I think service-based businesses will remain popular and profitable for 2023.

"For example dog walking, pet sitting, cleaning, baby sitting. I also think freelance services are