One of the biggest expenses in day-to-day life is travel, whether commuting, on holiday or the school run. Here are a few ways you can reduce your travel expenditure. Car Insurance – use comparison websites to find the best deal It might seem obvious but you’d be amazed how many people just let their insurance automatically renew each year. More often than not, if you...
With the long dark days, and terrible weather outside, how can you minimise energy bills over the winter months? 1. Turn the thermostat down Even just reducing it by 1°c should reduce your heating bills by around 10% which could save you up to £55 a year. The Department of Energy estimates savings of about 1 % for each degree change per 8 hours, and recommends...
With all the flight travel disruption there has been this year have you been held up? If yes, it may be worth finding out if you are entitled to compensation? A recent Which Investigation found that many airline passengers could be missing out on millions of pounds in compensation. Many not claiming Looking at the period between June 2018 and May 2019 they found 37...
It’s that time of year we dread when your insurance needs renewing and you have to trawl through all the comparison websites. With any luck, you might have saved your details and you don’t have to go through the whole process again but it’s still a bit of a headache. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Relying On Apathy Insurance companies rely on apathy; on the...
If your thoughts are turning towards picking up a great deal for a well-deserved summer holiday, the right timing can make all the difference when it comes to price. If you time it right and know some of the tricks it’s possible to make the most of genuine Easyjet bargains. Here are a few tips to help you: Book as soon as possible and check...
A few years ago a good friend of mine said that when a wedding invitation dropped through the letterbox it was like receiving a bill. There are so many expenses to consider: travel, outfit, gift, accommodation and that’s not even considering any stag or hen dos you might be invited to. So, how can you share the excitement of the bride and groom on a...
It seems to be all that anyone talks about when budgeting comes up; how to cut your shopping bills. We know all the tricks; buy own brand products, don’t fall for uneconomical multi-buy deals, don’t shop hungry etc. What about ways to cut back without too much compromise though? Here are our top five tips. No. 1 – Swap from fresh to frozen Fish can be...
Is your phone bill spiraling out of control? If you are on the wrong contract, or simply just using your phone a lot, the chances are this will result in a hefty bill at the end of each month. Read more to find out how you can reduce your bills (updated 22/5/19). (1) Negotiate If you have been with your current provider for a while...
If you have been lucky enough to escape from flight delays due to the weather, there is still a very good chance that you have seen news reports of delayed and cancelled flights from time to time. However, if you were affected do you know your rights in terms of compensation? In the article below we outline some of the circumstances which may allow you...
Spending money online is too easy! Have a look at our top tips on saving money when shopping online: No. 1 – Finding the best price is quick and simple Whether you use a shopbot, Google shopping or simply spend hours researching you are almost certainly going to find the most competitive price for anything you buy. To help save a little time, we have...