In a time when everyone is looking to save money there seem to be numerous cashback sites, bargain sites and opportunities to get vouchers as a result of your purchases. Sites like this can be very welcome when life can seem so expensive. Some are certainly better than others, and one I’ve come across recently […]
Monthly expenses that you could easily start reducing
Managing your money is hard in today’s society. There are so many necessary costs to juggle that even a decent income can quickly dwindle away over the course of each month. Whilst you might be fine with making ends meet in your current situation, you have to think about the future. Are you financially stable […]
Why being less loyal can save you money
With money being tight for so many families, and the cost of living seeming to outstrip our wage rises, we’re all looking to make the most of what we’ve got. While British consumers are some of the most loyal on the planet, a new infographic from quotemyenergy suggests that we could be losing out because […]
Borrowing from friends – is that really a thing?
Lots of families go through periods of time when they require a bit of financial help. What I wasn’t aware of was just how many borrow money from friends during these times. Did you even know that was a thing? The problem is, while there are a lot of benefits involved with borrowing from friends […]
Jumpstart January with Aldi’s Baby and Toddler Event
After the cost of Christmas many families will be pleased to hear that Aldi have one of their spectacular baby and toddler events coming up. Hooray right? Lots of supermarkets have these types of events these days but in my experience Aldi’s is particularly good. According to research, the average British family spends up to £800 […]
Cut the Cost of School! Quick Hacks to Save You Money
If you think that school is putting too big a strain on your wallet, you’re not alone. According to some research, we can end up spending at least an extra £200 a year for each child when it comes to uniforms and equipment. Fortunately, the clever team at Marbles have put together an impressive list of simple life hacks that should help you […]
Watching your savings grow: Iceland Bonus Card and Christmas saving
So, Christmas is fast approaching, it’s there, I’ve said it now…sorry! Anyway, there’s no doubt it’s an expensive time of year, but if you are into forward planning you might want to listen up. Have you heard of the Iceland bonus card? Think loyalty card and you are on the right track, but as loyalty cards […]
How to save money on your energy bills without hassle
The cost of energy in the home: is it worth switching provider? Energy bills. At one point this seemed to be just going up and up for us. I’ve played around switching providers in the past and whilst sometimes I was able to make some savings, the amount of time and effort it took me […]