Owning and running a car isn’t cheap. Vehicle Excise Duty – more commonly called car or road tax – is a big hit, and can run into thousands of pounds a year depending on your choice of wheels. Although there’s now no need to display a disc in your windscreen, there’s no avoiding paying car…
Zloty, Peso, Rial, Ruble, Rupee, Lira, Dong, Franc, Dollar, Euro, even the good old pound… whatever wedge you’re travelling with don’t risk carrying wads of it around. Stashing your cash in a back pocket is never a good idea. Even leaving it in your hotel room can be risky. Buying a prepaid travel card can…
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?…
10 Things to Help You Afford That Summer Holiday You can admit it: summer goal number one is to earn your tan back, but if you don’t start saving early there’ll be nothing to burn in the bank. Here’s 10 tips to save for your next getaway. Feed the pig At the end of each…
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 cheap city break. Enjoy! Krakow,…
The energy bill drops onto the doormat and that heated argument kicks off again about how much it costs to leave that light on all night, who forgot to turn the TV off, the central heating being on too long, the hair straighteners draining the national grid. Every time we leave an appliance turned on…
Should You Switch Energy Provider? You’ve been with the same energy provider for years. Although you’re not going to invite them around for a beer any time soon, it would feel a bit disloyal to dump them. Gas and electricity are always there when you need it and as to the cost… it’s the same…
We spend a lot of moolah on our mobiles. There are so many models, networks and contracts to choose from these days, it’s difficult to know if we’re getting ripped off. Factor in minutes, messaging, memory, data, overseas tariffs and a very nice phone cover (no-brainer), and chances are you’re parting with a lot of…
Water. Turn on the tap, and like magic, it’s there. A brew, a bath, a shower, clean clothes and dishes… we all take it a bit for granted really. But, how much is it costing, and could we save money? Reduce your bill and your impact on the planet with these water-saving tips: Consider a…
Could Direct Debits Lower Your Energy Bills? Setting up a direct debit can feel a bit like signing your life – or at least your wages – away. It’s yet another chunk of money going out of your bank account each month before you’ve even had time to touch it. But, it might help soften…
It’s a common question that often fuels a heated debate: Should you shell out for Shell or plump for the cheapest prices at the pumps? Some motorists believe that branded petrol and diesel such as Shell, Esso and BP are a higher quality than what’s available at supermarkets such as Morrisons, Tesco or Asda. …
Some things sound good in theory. Like moving all your debt from one place to another with lower interest rates and smaller repayments each month. Balance transfers can be a good thing. They’re simply the act of moving a debt (usually a credit card) from one account to another. Interest rates of 0% are usually…