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Hints And Tips On Ways To Save Money On Your Household Bills
The blog posts below will give you some useful hints and tips on ways that you can save money on your household bills. We help you by giving ideas on ways to save on expenses such as your utility bills, prescription costs, motoring expenses, and more!
Is Amazon Flex Worth It? My Pay, Mileage and Insurance Costs
I've returned to Amazon Flex after three years away. Here's what my first two delivery blocks paid, how far I drove and why insurance nearly stopped me
Amazon Locker Discount: Could Collecting Save You Money?
Could collecting your Amazon parcel save you money? Find out how to check for a pickup offer, choose a convenient location and avoid an unnecessary trip.
Amazon Warehouse Deals: Is Amazon Resale Worth a Look?
A damaged box could mean a useful saving, but is the item inside worth buying? My Amazon Warehouse experience and what to check when shopping Amazon Resale.
Struggling With Bills and Credit Card Payments? Where to Get Free Help
When bills and card repayments leave you short, knowing where to turn and find free support can help.
Awaab’s Law for Private Renters: What Could Change in England?
Private renters in England could gain fixed repair deadlines for serious hazards under Awaab’s Law. Here’s what’s proposed and what you can do now.
Carefree Breaks: Hotel Stays for Unpaid Carers for a £38 Fee
Need a break from caring? Carefree offers donated hotel stays for a £38 fee. See who can apply& who can come with you.
Fuel Finder: You Can Now Compare Petrol Prices on Google Maps
Google Maps now shows petrol and diesel prices using Fuel Finder data. See how to compare nearby stations and work out the saving before you fill up.
IKEA Second-Hand Marketplace UK Is Live: Fees, Selling and the 15% Bonus
Got IKEA furniture to sell or a room to furnish? The UK marketplace is now open, with a choice of cash or extra IKEA credit and a temporary buyer-fee waiver.
Energy Credit Refund: Should You Ask for Your Money Back?
Energy firms held £2.9bn in household credit at the end of June. Find out how to check yours and request a refund while keeping enough for winter bills.
Making Tax Digital: Will the £30,000 Rule Affect You?
Will your business or rental income bring you into Making Tax Digital next April? See how the £30,000 test works and what you’ll need to prepare.
Aldi on Deliveroo: Is Grocery Delivery Worth the Extra Cost?
Aldi groceries can now come to your door through Deliveroo at eight trial stores. Here’s where it works, which fees apply and how to judge the cost.
Clear! App Review: Is This Receipt Scanning App Worth Using?
I use Clear! to earn from receipts, surveys and research. Here’s how I reached my first £5 reward, how the levels work and what information you share.
Over-60's Discount: Get 10% Off Every Tuesday At Iceland
Iceland gives shoppers aged 60 and over 10% off every Tuesday. Here's who qualifies, and exactly how to claim it.
Boots £10 Tuesday: How It Works and How to Save More
Boots £10 Tuesday is an online-only weekly deal with hundreds of products at £10. See how it works, what we saved and how to save even more.
Tesco Fuel Discount: Spend £60 and Get 8p Off a Litre
Tesco’s fuel offer is back: a £60 qualifying shop gets you 8p off each litre. Find out where to use the coupon, what’s excluded and when it expires.
Cheapest Supermarket in the UK: Aldi Beats Lidl Plus by Just £2
Aldi leads September’s supermarket comparison, but Lidl is only £2 behind with Lidl Plus. See where your shop ranks and how loyalty prices change the order.
Monday Deal Stacking: The Food Delivery Hack That Saves Me Serious Money
Discover how Monday grocery deals work, including Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo offers, plus how cashback can reduce your final bill.
UK Toy Sales: When Will the Deals Start?
Aldi and Lidl wooden toys arrive on the 8th of October. See the confirmed dates, other retailer offers and my price-check tips before buying gifts.
UK Plans to Scrap Airline Family Seating Fees: What It Means for You
Paying extra to sit beside your child could become a thing of the past. We explain the airline fee plans, existing free options and what still needs confirming.
New Wonka Sweets at Tesco: Clubcard Prices and Gift Ideas
I spotted Tesco’s new Wonka range and it reminded me of the sweet hampers I used to sell. Here are the Clubcard prices and ideas for making a gift of your own.
Christmas Delivery Slots: Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose
Get your Christmas food shop booked without paying for a pass you don’t need. Compare Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose dates, delivery costs and order deadlines.
October Energy Price Cap: New Rates, the VAT Cut and What to Check
Turning the heating back on? Find out what the October energy price cap and electricity VAT cut mean for your bills, plus what to check before fixing a tariff.
Your First Home Scheme: What a 2.5% Deposit Could Mean
A smaller deposit could help first-time buyers, but the new plan also involves an equity loan. See a £250,000 example and the details still to be announced.
You Spot Property: Could That Empty House Earn You £20?
Walk past an empty house on your way to work? Find out how You Spot Property rewards qualifying reports, what you could earn and which homes qualify.
Help to Save: How the 50% Government Bonus Really Works
Help to Save can add up to £1,200 to eligible savings over four years. Here’s who qualifies now, how the bonus is calculated and what withdrawals change.
Morrisons New Meal Deal: What’s Included for £3.65?
Morrisons has cut its standard meal deal to £3.65 for More Card members. See the salad bar, snack and drink options, plus the online and gift-card limits.
Free Wills Month: How to Get Your Will Written for Free
Could you get your will written for free? Compare Free Wills Month with charity services, check the age rules and find out when extra charges could apply.
Royal Mail Parcel Prices Are Rising: Could You Pay Less Online?
Sending a parcel? Check the new Royal Mail prices, compare Tracked 48 with 2nd Class and see how home collection changes what you’ll actually pay to post it.
Supermarket Loyalty Prices: Are You Actually Saving Money?
Loyalty prices can cut your supermarket bill, but a member price is not always the cheapest option. Here’s how to check whether the deal really saves.
Uniform tax rebate: could washing your work uniform get you tax back?
Wash your own work uniform? You could be missing out on tax back. Find out what you can claim, which years count and how to apply directly to HMRC for free.
Lasting Power of Attorney: Who Could Act for You?
Could your family pay your bills or make care decisions if you couldn’t? Find out how a lasting power of attorney works, what it costs and how to pay less.
Six October Money Dates That Could Affect Your Budget
October brings energy, tax, supermarket and Christmas-saving deadlines. These are the dates worth adding to your calendar now.
Brand Allies review: can it cut your grocery bill and pay you too?
I’ve tested Brand Allies Reviews and Offers to see how much they can save, what the 7am rush is like and whether the extra work is worth it.
Get Paid Just for Sharing Your Opinion: The Best UK Market Research Panels
Fancy getting paid just for saying what you think? I've dug into the UK's paid market research panels to see which ones are worth your time.
Asda Rewards 5p Off Fuel Offer: How to Get the Discount
It's Back! Spend £40 or more in an Asda store and get 5p off every litre of fuel. Here’s how to get the coupon, when it expires and how much you could save.
Rakuten Cashback UK Review: Get a Boosted £30 Bonus
Rakuten has boosted its new-member bonus to £30 and lowered the qualifying spend. Find out how the capped offer works and what to check before you shop.
Is That Sale Really Saving You Money? How To Check An RRP
A big RRP discount doesn’t always equal a big saving. Use the latest ASA ruling to check whether a sale price is genuinely good value before buying.
Tesco, Asda Or Iceland: Which Christmas Saver Gives You More?
Tesco, Asda and Iceland Christmas savers compared by bonus, deadline and flexibility, including Iceland’s current £15 extra Christmas reward offer.
Out Of Contract? Your Broadband Could Cost £100+ Too Much
Your broadband contract may be costing more than it needs to. Check your end date, compare the full annual cost and see if a social tariff fits.
Could You Miss Up To £300? Winter Fuel Payment Claims Are Open
Could you miss a Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300? Find out who needs to claim, when phone claims open and how the £35,000 income rule affects you.
BeMyEye Review: Are the Shopping Tasks Worth Your Time?
Taking a few shop photos could earn you extra money with BeMyEye, but there’s more to consider than the reward. Read about the work, bonus and payment delays.
Tesco Cadbury Deal: Chocolate From 95p With Clubcard
Tesco has selected Cadbury chocolate from 95p with Clubcard, plus Christmas chocolate tubs for £3.95. Here’s what’s included and when the deals end.
TopCashback Review: I’ve Earned £2,738. Here’s My Honest Take
I’ve used TopCashback since 2018 and earned £2,738.48. Here’s how it works, what I’ve learned, what’s gone wrong and whether I still recommend it.
Gousto Referral Discount Code: Get 70% Off Your First Box
Feed the family for 96p per portion with Gousto’s 70% new-customer offer, and see how delivery, meal choices, skipping and cancellation work.
McDonald’s Fun Football: Free Football for Kids Aged 5-11
McDonald's Fun Football gives kids aged 5-11 free coaching at 400+ locations. Find a session near you, what to take and how to book a place.
M&S Launches on Too Good To Go with £3.80 Bakery Bags
M&S has launched Too Good To Go bakery bags for £3.80, with at least £10.20 of food inside. Here’s how the new partnership works.
Heritage Open Days: How to Find 6,000+ Free Days Out
Heritage Open Days is on from the 11th to the 20th of September, giving you access to 6,200+ free events and experiences at historic places across England.
What It Actually Costs to Get Paid for a Side Hustle
Getting paid for a side hustle can cost more than expected. See how card fees, wallets, currency conversion and bank transfers affect what you keep.
Morrisons Baby Club Free Cake and M&S The Parent Hood Explained
Parents with a child under 5 years old can take advantage of Morrisons Baby Club offer for a free slice of cake on a Monday!
Sainsbury's 97p Chocolate Deal Is Back For A Week!
Sainsbury's Cadbury Nectar deals include 97p sharing bags, 95p Fingers, £1 multipacks and Maynards Bassetts sweets at 62p. See what's included.
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