7th Nov 2017
If you’re braving the high street in the run-up to Christmas make sure you keep your wits about you. Not only is this a mega-shopping time, it’s also a mega-fraud time with pick-pockets and credit card swindlers out in force. Here are our tips to keep safe on the High Street (and in the markets…
2nd Nov 2017
Moroccan food is easy to vegan-ise and make cheaply. Flic Everett share these simple, spicy, fragrant and cheap vegan recipes. Cabbage leaves with pine nuts and raisins These little parcels are the cheap and easy version of stuffed vine leaves. They taste fantastic, but cost pennies. Ingredients – Makes 10-15 10-15 Savoy cabbage leaves 110g…
27th Oct 2017
A smart meter can reduce your energy bills, mainly by showing you how much energy you are using, when and even where you are using it in the house! The UK government plans to install smart meters in all households by 2020. The nationwide roll-out has already started and we’re soon to get the second…
16th Oct 2017
Get extra rewards when you spend with the Iceland Bonus Card Savvy shoppers can make more money in the next fortnight (until 29 October) as Iceland is giving its Bonus Card holders an extra £1 for every £10 they load on the card. Get in now and you can receive £1 for every £10 you…
5th Oct 2017
Everyone dreams of a windfall. But an inheritance, gift or redundancy pay-out isn’t an unalloyed joy. Working out what to spend, what to invest, and where to put your money can be a bit daunting. If you don’t know where to start, it’s worth following five steps that can help you decide what to do…
27th Sep 2017
You can make up to £7,500 a year in tax free cash if you rent out a spare room. But apart from the tax-free cash incentive, how else could it benefit you? Let’s examine it in depth: Want to rent a room for tax-free cash? Who would be interested? Furnishing a room to rent Contents…
18th Sep 2017
How should married couples split finances and is it different for co-habiting couples? These are just some of the questions I get asked quite regularly on TV and radio and also by you lovely readers! Love isn’t all you need when it comes to dealing with your finances. Mixing love and money is never easy…
7th Jul 2017
Have you ever asked yourself “what is an unsecured loan”? I mean, as opposed to a ‘secured’ loan? It sounds dodgy but, weirdly, an unsecured loan actually less dodgy than a ‘secured’ loan. With an unsecured loan you’re not likely to lose your house or your car whereas with a secured loan you might. If…
26th Jun 2017
An offset mortgage can give you ultimate flexibility. They still come in fixed or variable deals but allow you to use them as a place to put your savings. With savings rates at record low levels offsetting your mortgage can be a good idea, and they help keep tax away from your savings. Find out…
14th Jun 2017
Pet insurance is absolutely essential if you own a cat or dog. Vet bills can be seriously expensive and without pet insurance it’ll be up to you to foot the bill. At the moment a number of the big pet insurance companies are offering impressive online discounts. From less than £4 a month you can relax knowing that…
12th Jun 2017
…eh? Save energy in the summer when we’re all out in the sunshine enjoying ourselves? Well yes – it doesn’t have to be cold to make us spend money on energy. In fact, if you have air conditioning or even just electric fans you could be using a lot that way. Even our fridges and…
1st May 2017
It’s that time of year when I’m agonising over whether to switch my winter and summer clothes over now or wait until June. I always get it wrong! Just when you think the cold weather’s gone it comes back with a vengeance! Anyway, one thing I will be doing is at least getting the clothes…
