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Erroneous Transfers: Switched by Mistake
Switching energy suppliers is usually a very straightforward process, and involves very little input from the customer past the point of the initial switch; energy companies speak to each other directly to ensure that switches go ahead smoothly and with no disruption to supply. However, occasionally an energy supplier takes over the supply of a…
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Staying Safe Online
Back in December 2020, we broke the news on our brand-new blog series, It’s Personal, which will lift the lid on how you can better protect your personal information online, and the little things to look out for that could stop you falling victim to cyber-crime. We’re kicking of this new series with a pretty…
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“Setting Off”: Impact on Your Finances
What ‘Setting off’ means for your finances Sometimes our finances can get the better of us. Whether we’ve taken on more than we can reasonably afford, or have been faced with a change in personal circumstances, such as a loss of income, it’s easy to see how debts can accrue in a short amount of…
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Online vs Instore Shopping
Is Shopping Online or Instore Cheaper? From bagging a bargain to avoiding the crowds, there’s loads to love about shopping online. But, do you get the same rush from not actually seeing, touching or even smelling the stuff you’re about to buy? It’s a closely fought contest, which probably comes down to one thing: price.…
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Packed Lunches vs School Meals
Packed Lunches vs School Meals – Which Adds Up? Every youngster needs a decent meal in the middle of a day to help them keep their energy levels up. School meals have come a long way since the days of lumpy mash, grey mince and semolina. Food standards say they must now include protein rich,…
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Hot Tips to Cut the Cost of Cooking
Hot Tips to Cut the Cost of Cooking If you’ve ever looked in your freezer and discovered a UFO (Unidentified Frozen Object), or defrosted a steak and kidney pie only to discover (after you’ve poured gravy on it) that it contains apple, then you might benefit from being a little more organised in the kitchen.…
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Green Living Ideas for Frugal Families
Does going green leave you in the red? There’s a bit of an illusion that environmentally friendly equals expensive – that going for cost and convenience is kind to the pocket but not to the planet. The great news is, you can lead the good-life and be cash savvy. Here we provide a few green-living…
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Decluttering: Owning Less, Buying Less
How Owning Less Can Make You Buy Less Ever fancied living with less stuff? We’re all surrounded by so many things, is it any wonder life can feel so chaotic. There can be a great sense of freedom in letting go. Getting rid of things you don’t like, want or need. Living with less but…
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Tasty Packed Lunch Ideas
Tasty Ideas for Cheap Packed Lunches Making and taking a packed lunch to work, college, or a day out can seem like a bit of a faff. But, when you haven’t got a sausage and the chips are down (terrible, sorry), preparing your own food can be cheaper, healthier and, if you go about it…
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Why SIM Only?
Your mobile phone is in good nick. You know how it works. So, why the overwhelming urge to upgrade it when your contract ends? It will only be a matter of time before the novelty of a swanky new handset wears off and then you’re left with the burden of paying for it. Sticking with…
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Phone Insurance: Make the Right Call
Mobile Phone Insurance: Make the Right Call If you’ve ever dropped your mobile phone, you’ll know that sickening feeling as your life flashes before your eyes. The sight of that splintered screen is enough to make a grown man blub. Especially if it’s not insured. Ouch! But where do you get mobile insurance from; what…
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Choosing the Best Broadband Provider
How to Choose the Best Broadband Provider Where would you be without broadband? Probably round at your mate’s house using theirs! There are so many deals around that it’s difficult to know where to start if you’re about to switch. To guide you through the maze and help find a provider that’s reliable and will…
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