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Money Saving Ideas 6 Jul 2018

Ways to save the environment and save money!

There is a lot in the news at the moment about how we are all using too much plastic and the need to cut down in order to save our oceans and the planet. You may think that cutting down…

Money Saving Ideas 8 Feb 2018

Six Tips for Saving Money During Half Term

Today our guest blog is from Charli, who writes over at One Wage Family, here she gives us her top tips for saving money with the kids over half term! Another half term is nearly upon us and that means…

Money Saving Ideas 13 Nov 2017

How to save money on food bills this festive season

With the festive season nearly upon us, and with one of the biggest expenses over the season down to the food we indulge in, so we’ve decided to write up a few ideas on how to cut the food bill…

Money Saving Ideas 31 Oct 2017

A Healthy Holiday On A Healthy Budget

As the nights draw in, the temptation to get away on holiday can be irresistible. While a week of winter sun may be out of the question, there are still plenty of ways to bag yourself a few days away…

Money Saving Ideas 11 Oct 2017

Keep The Kids Entertained This October Half-Term

It only seems like five minutes ago since the summer holidays, but we’re now fast approaching the half-term break. Although we love spending time with the kids, even a week off can prove pricey when you take into account childcare,…

Money Saving Ideas 3 Oct 2017

Buy to Save: The Purchases That Keep You Quids In

While we’re not encouraging you to go out and splash the cash, there are times when a little investment really pays off. Those of us on a budget know that a big supermarket shop is less expensive than multiple trips…

Money Saving Ideas 7 Feb 2017

How to do Valentine’s Day on a budget

The run up to Valentine's Day brings with it a certain amount of pressure to do something special for your partner and when budgets are tight you may find yourself worrying that you are unable to create the perfect day…

Living in Debt 10 Mar 2016

PayPlan’s new debt tool: Diagnose Your Debt

PayPlan have launched a new debt test to see how well you are managing your money. Diagnose your Debt asks a series of questions centered around the most common debt warning signs and will use your answers to highlight how…

Money Saving Ideas 29 Sep 2015

Top Tips for Curbing your Daily Spending Habits

It doesn’t matter how many big money decisions you make or how many tough choices you take to get your debt under control: if you’re spending too much on day-to-day stuff then you’ll struggle to fix your finances. A coffee,…

Money Saving Ideas 20 Apr 2015

TOP TIPS FROM THE UK’S SMARTEST SHOPPER

In November 2014 Jennie Hammond, from Belfast, Northern Ireland, was crowned the UK’s Smartest Shopper by online voucher company Savoo.  As well as working full time she writes and maintains a money-saving blog and in her first blog, she talks…

Money Saving Ideas 2 Apr 2015

Easter entertainment – through the eyes of a child.

It’s the Easter holidays and if you’re already stuck for ideas on how to keep your children entertained without breaking the bank, then look no further.We asked groups of local schoolchildren to give us their best ideas on what they…

Money Saving Ideas 13 Mar 2015

Savvy saving

Saving is very important and it seems like everyone is talking about the best ways to do it.But if like the majority of us, you’ve barely got any money left after paying your bills and food, how can you afford…

Money Saving Ideas 10 Dec 2014

SMART TIPS FOR A CHEAPER CHRISTMAS DINNER

 We’re racing towards yuletide and all the joy that Christmas brings. If your excitement and anticipation of the big day is a little clouded by thoughts of a hefty grocery bill, why not take a look at our thrifty guide…

Money Saving Ideas 8 Dec 2014

Winter warmers

Christmas is just around the corner and Winter has definitely arrived.If you’re anything like me and do everything you can to keep to yourself as snug as a bug without your heating bill soaring, these tips should help.Don’t block the…

Money Saving Ideas 14 Nov 2014

THE SECRETS TO SAVVY SHOPPING

We all like to think of ourselves as savvy shoppers, but how much do we really know about the art of retail psychology? If we know the techniques retailers are using to seduce us into spending, we’re less likely to…