People on pre-payment gas and electricity meters pay on average £226 more than the cheapest direct debit tariff according to the Citizens Advice Bureau. Many people with pre-payment meters are already struggling with debt and tend to be low-income households. In the worst case, Co-Operative Energy had a gap of £405 between those paying by direct debit and those with pre-payment meters (although they say...
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...
No matter how well you budget, it’s very easy to overspend on holiday Whether you’ve been abroad or stayed at home, having fun can cost a fortune. Here are some ways to save money in September: 1. Ditch the Drink We’ve probably all tried a dry January or even given up smoking in Stoptober but cutting out alcohol in September can have a number of...
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...
We’ve been thinking about some of the things you can do in the capital that won’t cost a penny. London is a great city but it also a very expensive one whether you live there or are just visiting. If you are visiting the capital on a budget and need somewhere to stay why not try Airbnb? and here are ten ideas: 1. Visit the...