Adam is our very own money saving expert. From tips on the best savings apps to cutting through the jargon on debt plans and loan agreements. A background in journalism has given him the investigative skills needed to get to the facts of all things finance.

Broadband – Switch or Haggle?

Broadband – Switch or Haggle? Broadband adverts are plastered everywhere. Wherever you look, there are tempting deals offering better rates and quicker speed. Unfortunately, loyalty is rarely rewarded. When you’ve been with a provider for a certain length of time, the prices start going up as the offer comes to an end and the better…

Cut the Cost of Commuting

Cut the Cost of Commuting If it’s not bad enough having to be there (sorry boss), getting to and from work can be a real pain. It’s not just the delays, the cancellations, the traffic jams, the road works, or the long hike, it’s the expense too. Commuting is unavoidable but there are things you…

Top Tips on Train Split Ticketing

Top Tips on Train Split Ticketing You’re travelling by train. You buy a ticket, moan a bit about the cost, job done. Instead of buying one ticket and having a whinge about how much wedge you’ve had to hand over, what about buying two, or even three, tickets for the same journey and saving money?…

Single Train Tickets vs Returns

Single Train Tickets vs Returns Better off single? When you see an offer being plugged for cheap travel, it usually goes along the lines of ‘Cheap Away Day Returns.’ Rarely, if ever, do the ads promote ‘Cheap Away Day Singles’, presumably working on the assumption that, wherever you’re going, you want to get back home…

Best Beaches On A Budget

Best Beaches On A Budget Is there anything better than a beach holiday? The only thing that’s going to make you smile more than the thought of a week or two of sun, sand, sea, and surf is feeling smug about getting it for the best price possible. But which beaches offer the best breaks…

10 Cheap European City Breaks

10 Cheap European City Breaks If your budget has taken a bit of a bash, you might be tempted to put your travel bug on a strict diet! But, if you choose your destination carefully, there are plenty of places where your money will go further. Here are some European destinations worth considering for a…