When Amazon Prime was first introduced in the UK they offered free next day delivery on qualifying items for £49 per year. For most people there simply wasn’t enough benefit to justify the cost. A couple of years ago they combined Prime with Lovefilm and put the charge up to £79 per year. Still, arguably, for many, it wasn’t worth the investment. Now they have...
One way to gain control over spending is a prepaid card. Are you one of the ever-growing number of people in the UK who find juggling their finances difficult? Below we have identified 4 ways which these cards can be used to help you control your spending habits. 1. You Cannot Exceed The Limit With a debit or credit card, you have to be very...
By now many university students will be well into the second or even third week away from home. This is probably about the time that they realise just how expensive life can be. Here are our five top tips to try to make finances last a bit longer. 1. Get an NUS card From haircuts and cinema to travel and clothes, an NUS card can...
Summer holidays are sometimes enough to fill anyone with dread but if you’re on a tight budget they can be a nightmare. Here are a few ways to entertain the children without breaking the bank (for more ideas try Netmums). 1 – A Picnic in the Park Pack up lunch, grab a Frisbee and head to the local park. It’s amazing the difference eating outside...
The fairy-tale wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan may be beyond the reach of the average couple’s budget. But creating an extra special day needn’t break the bank. With experts putting the cost of the average wedding at an eye-watering £18,000 to £25,000, it’s no wonder wannabe brides and grooms are searching for guidance on how to cut the cost of their nuptials. Thankfully the...