Pull the plug on rising water bills
We're set to see our water bills rise by an average of £8 a year from 1st April so here's my five easy ways to save money. Switch to a meter If you don't have one, you could save around...
Why I always carry cash……….
There's been a big debate over the last few days over whether we'll end up being a 'cashless' society. And in an age where we can wave a card to pay for our daily take out coffee, cough up by...
Bella Italia Valentine’s Day Dinner Deal for under £20
Dining out on Valentine's Day may not be great for your bank balance, as you can't whip out any of the usual vouchers, deals or discounts to knock down the bill. But there are some offers on the table and ...
Airport deals and freebies
My holiday starts when I get to the airport. But if you've got a few hours to spare before your flight, it's all too easy to 'treat' yourself by kicking off with a celebratory glass of bubbles, a spot of...
Half price breakfast at Cafe Rouge
Here's how to kick off Monday mornings with a moneysaving breakfast deal. The folks at Cafe Rouge are are dishing up breakfast every Monday during January at 1989 prices as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. So that means you can get...
Win your dinner for free!
Most of us are pretty cash strapped come January so how about a chance to win your dinner for free? And we're not talking just a ready meal but dinner out at a restaurant or pub. So how do you...
Should you pay to go to the office Christmas party?
It's the season of goodwill but how far does your boss's generosity extend when it comes to paying for the office Christmas party? Seems not very far in most cases, as just one in eight of us get our Christmas...
Black Friday – how to cut through the hype to get the best price
Black Friday 'deals' kicked off last week with the likes of Amazon and Argos fighting to be first in the queue and now most of the big high street names are setting out their stalls. There's so much retailer hype...
Recycle your clothes for cash
One in three items hanging in our wardrobe hasn't been worn for a year so here's how to make some money from your old clobber. Get your money back If you've got stuff that's still got the tags on and...
Munching at meetings. Do you do it?
I read a great blog recently on why meetings can be tough to tackle on the BBC Business website Everything from colleagues bursting in late, to nothing being decided, (think classic 'W1A' BBC comedy for this!), or endless handouts being passed...
What does the Budget mean for the pound in your pocket?
Missed the Budget? Still scratching your head over what it all means for the pound in your pocket? Here's my one minute guide to five things I've pulled out that'll make a difference..... You'll pay less tax from April Right...
Melbourne: Sue’s tips on ways to see the sights & save money
Melbourne is a stunning city and I’ve been lucky enough to go there twice so here’s my tried and tested tips on ways to make the most of it without going for broke. Free trams Hopping on a tram...
Marcus gives ‘easy access’ accounts a run for their money
The American investment bank Goldman Sachs may not be somewhere you'd think of going to open up a savings account. But its new Marcus account, (named after one of the bank's founders), has been topping the 'best buy' tables as it pays...
Are you happy to have Waitrose drivers in your home when you’re out?
Waitrose is to trial a new delivery service which means you can have your groceries delivered and packed away while you're out. Its 'While You're Away' service uses Yale smart lock technology, which means eligible customers can set a 'one...
Does shopping at outlet malls actually save you money?
Factory outlets and outlet malls all promise big discounts of up to 70% but can you really bag a bargain? I love a bargain but I've always been a bit sceptical about outlet malls and never found the bargains live...
Happy to wave goodbye to Vodafone
I've just waved goodbye to Vodafone. Regular billing problems coupled with the fact they couldn't come close to competing on the best deal I'd found all contributed to the breakdown of our relationship. To be fair to Vodafone, the one...
