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Once you’ve tackled your finances head-on and used our debt help tools, the last thing you want to do is slip back into old habits. That’s why we’ve put together a free-to-access money saving section, with ideas and guides to help you save hundreds, if not thousands each year and plan better for the future. Have your own hints and tips that aren’t listed here? Contact Us. |
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Insurance - Car - Home Love it or loath it, there are some insurance policies that you can’t live without. But by shopping around, there are huge savings to be made, yet still many people never check and pay over the odds, year-on-year. |
Utility Bills It feels like the price of gas and electricity increase every other week. Staying one step ahead could save you hundreds. Are you paying too much? Click here for tips on reducing consumption and price comparisons. |
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Home Phones/Broadband/Mobile Phones With the advent of affordable home internet access, digital television and mobile phones, some bundled packages offer fantastic value…others do not! Read our guide on getting the best deals, based on your usage. |
Travel Whether your employment involves travel or you’ve managed to save for a holiday, getting away needn’t cost the earth. Check out our tips on cutting the cost, not the enjoyment, of your trip. |
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Bank Accounts / Savings If you’re trying to sort out your finances, the chances are that you’ll need a new bank account. Hopefully at some point, you’ll also need a savings account once you’re back on track. Either way we’ve listed our favourite free accounts. |
Benefits Checker Many people in the UK may be unaware of benefits they may be rightfully entitled to. Whether it’s free school meals or tax credits, households earning a total of less than £66,000 should read this section. |
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Mortgages Whether you’re searching for the best mortgage deal on your first home, or considering switching mortgage deals, check out our tips and recommended providers. |
Pre-Paid Cards Pre-paid credit cards can help repair your credit file, offer special cashback bonuses and are safer to use while buying online. Click here for our preferred cards. |
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Food Shopping Shopping for food is something we all have to do regularly. Yet it’s also one of the easiest areas to overspend on and ruin your best-laid budget plans. Read our general shopping hints and tips, which could save you £1000’s over a year. |
Reclaiming Charges Much has been made of reclaiming bank charges in the last couple of years. However, it isn’t just bank charges that can be reclaimed. Click here to find out more. |
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Transport Unless you work from home and live within walking distance of a shop, the chances are you’ll have to either run a car or use public transport. Either way, there are plenty of ways to cut down the bills, without relying on pedal power (although it’s worth considering!) |
Healthcare Health care is something you should take seriously, whatever your financial situation. We’ve brought together a range of money saving ideas and little known facts that can help keep you and your family in tip-top condition, for less. |
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Boosting your Income Making savings is usually the first logical step in combating your debt problems, but boosting your income can speed up your journey to debt freedom. We’ve come up with some ideas for you here. |
Spending If you have to buy something, make sure you read our guide on getting it for free, or getting the very best price! |
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Entertainment Scrimping and saving every penny for years can be somewhat demoralising, but there are ways for you and your family to enjoy entertainment and leisure time together, for less. We’ve listed some ideas for you here. |
Budgeting and General Money Saving Tips |
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Check your Credit File Wherever possible, steering clear of any credit is usually a sensible idea. However, keeping a regular check on your credit file is important to protect against fraud or identity theft, as well as ensuring that you get the best deal if you do need to apply for credit. |