Everyone likes to save a bit of money here and there, so here are 99 ways to do just that!
If an increase in your income wouldn’t go amiss, but a pay rise definitely isn’t on the cards, finding ways to save yourself some cash might be the key to boosting your income.
However, if that’s not leaving you filled with inspiration, perhaps these top tips will help to get you started...
Ten ways to slash your supermarket spend
Let’s start off with an everyday essential – food. If you’re anything like me, when you get to the checkout and hear the beep, you probably don’t think of all the fun you could be having on Supermarket Sweep.
Instead, you probably shudder at the thought of how much you’ve spent this week on your food shopping.
However, we've come up Ten ways to slash your supermarket spend, including ditching the big brands and opting for supermarket own brands, as well as shopping online with mySupermarket.co.uk where you can compare the prices at four major supermarkets.
Another of my favourite tips is avoiding sneaky supermarket scams that encourage you to spend more than you need to.
And don’t forget to check out our Frugal Food blog for the latest food bargains!
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Frugal Food - 10 September 2010
Welcome to this week's edition of Frugal Food. We’ve got new and extended restaurant deals from Café Rouge, Prezzo, iL BERTORELLI, YO! Sushi, La Tasca, Ha ha bar & grill, Sizzling Pubs and Domino’s Pizza. We also have half-price Terry’s chocolate oranges and Haagen Daaz, a 50% off wine festival, free Greggs snacks, half price Goodfella’s pizzas, £15 off wine and champagne, and the chance to bag a free restaurant discount card!
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12 top websites for finding bargains online
If you’re a serious bargain hunter, make sure you check out these 12 websites which show you where to pick up perfectly edible but out of date food for less, great deals on books, DVDs and clothes, as well as the top places for getting a bargain washing machine or fridge!
16 gadgets that will save you money
Bit of a gadget guru? Here are 16 gadgets that will save you money (as well as helpnig to slash your energy bills).
Some of my favourites include The Radiator Booster which works by channelling the hot air produced by the radiator into the room, halving the time it takes for the room to heat up. And these Solar Powered Portable Speakers are conveniently portable and completely solar powered.
Rachel Robson gives you the lowdown on five ways to cut your energy bills
5 ways computer games can save you cash
If you’re a gaming fanatic, you might be pleased to hear that computer games can actually help you to save a few pennies!
Read 5 ways computer games can save you cash to find out all sorts of novel ways that playing your computer can help you save those pennies!
11 ways to get fit for free
If you are looking to get fit, there are plenty of other ways to lose a few pounds from your waist and add them to your bank account!
In fact, there are 11 ways to get fit for free! I highly recommend reading this aritcle - whether you’re in to walking, or you fancy cycling to work, or you’re simply trying to get your kids to be more active, there’s bound to be something that tickles your fancy.
12 top money saving tips for girls
This one is for all the women out there! Jane Baker has hunted out 12 top money saving tips aimed specifically at girls.
Tips include how to get the best deals on fashion by using voucher codes and hosting swapping parties, as well as where you can get a free makeover or haircut. What’s more, you’ll even find out where to pick up the best bargains on beauty products!
Six easy ways to slash your airfare
Everyone loves going on holiday but airfares can be ridiculously expensive. Even if you’re looking at the budget option, by the time you’ve added on taxes, luggage fees, credit card fees, check-in fees and paid for food and drink, it can end up costing you a small fortune.
However, there are Six easy ways to slash your airfare, including package deals, reward credit cards and simply being as flexible as possible!
Seven old-fashioned money-saving tips
It’s a well-known fact that we have a lot to learn from the older generation when it comes to living frugally.
Luckily, Serena Cowdy has highlighted Seven old-fashioned money-saving tips, including how to avoid food waste and what to do with leftovers, cheap cleaning alternatives such as white vinegar, bicarbonate of soda and lemon juice, and how to use community websites such as Freegle and SnaffleUp to pick up free items other people don’t want!
Five steps to cut your petrol bill
Petrol is an everyday essential for many of us. So if you’re sick of paying through the nose for it, make sure you follow these Five steps to cut your petrol bill.
Some of the best tips include visiting petrolprices.com which is a simple to use, free website dedicated to finding cheap fuel in your area. Or you can use a rewards credit card to reward you every time you fill up. You’ll then be able to exchange your reward points for vouchers, cash or car insurance!
Top 10 ways to slash your mobile phone bill
Mobile phones are another must-have for the vast majority of us. But owning a mobile doesn’t have to be expensive.
There are 10 ways to lower your costs such as opting for a SIM-only deal, ensuring you have paperless billing, avoiding mobile phone insurance and finding a deal online, not on the high street.
John Fitzsimons looks at three simple ways to cut the money you spend on your mobile each month
Five weird things that save you money
Finally, if you’re a bit of a pro when it comes to money-saving, many of the tips I have mentioned above might be ones you already know about. So if you’re looking for some slightly different money-saving tips make sure you check out Five weird things that save you money.
Here you’ll be able to find out all about paper potters, water pebbles and slankets. Intrigued? Click here to find out more!
Don’t forget, if you have any more money-saving tips, post them in the comments boxes below!
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