Vix Leyton.
Consumer Finance Expert at thinkmoney
Vix Leyton is a consumer finance expert, who has worked with some of the UK’s biggest household names in fintech and price comparison, earning recognition at the prestigious Headlinemoney Awards for her work in financial comms. She co-hosts the Spendology Podcast, which explores the psychology of spending and money management in a relatable, engaging way.
A trusted media commentator, Vix appears regularly on shows like Steph’s Packed Lunch(Channel 4), BBC Morning Live, and You and Yours (Radio 4), where her clear, authoritative insight is paired with warmth and humour.
Alongside her career in financial services, she pursues comedy as a side hustle, hosting the award-nominated panel show Comedy Arcade, which has toured nationally and run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Her mix of credibility, wit and lived experience makes her a distinctive and authentic voice.
Blogs by Vix Leyton.
National Divorce Day: the money admin that helps you feel steady again
Money can feel overwhelming after a divorce – not because you’re bad with it, but because it stops being a team sport and a lot of your assumptions of your overall financial picture will have changed.
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The match-the-spend challenge: enjoy the coffee, save the same amount
If every money tip you’ve ever seen starts with “stop buying coffee”, this one is going to feel refreshingly realistic.
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The round-up challenge: saving money without noticing (or suffering)
It’s about quietly siphoning money out of your day-to-day spending without having to make a big, dramatic decision every month.
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The Found Money Challenge: stop letting savings disappear at checkout
Before you buy anything non-essential, you take one extra step to check for cashback, discounts or vouchers, then save whatever doesn't get spent.
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Weather Wednesday: the viral savings trend, and the version that actually works long term
Weather-based saving works because it removes judgement. You’re not being “good” or “bad” with money, you’re responding to conditions.
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ASOS cracks down on returns - what's changed and why it's frustrating
Whether this change leads to better buying decisions, fewer purchases, or a shift towards cheaper fashion is the part retailers should be watching very closely.
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