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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Nice – see the sights and save money
Nice may look pretty fancy but there's plenty of ways to see the sights and save money. I've just been there to see a friend for a couple of days and absolutely loved the place. And it's easy to get...
Jersey – see the sights and save money
I've just come back from a long weekend in Jersey. It's the largest of the Channel Islands and in fact it's so close, just 100 miles from mainland Britain, and a 40 minute easyJet flight from Luton airport that I can't believe...
Norwich – see the sights and save money
I've just been to Norwich for a couple of days. Two of my fabulous friends were getting married there so made my first trip back in about five years. It was a quick visit but still time to explore this...
Save or Splurge? Spotted this bargain turntable from Aldi……
Just spotted Aldi's ' Retro Vintage Turntable which has got to be a winner at just £29.99. Especially when I reckon it's so 'super similar' to one I spotted at Urban Outfitters at £128.99. Aldi's version comes in lilac, cream, grey and a fabulous...
Why does everyone want feedback?
Why does everyone want feedback? Shop online or hand over your email address and you're bound to get 'follow up' emails asking 'how did we do?' and wanting your feedback about the service. Yes it's all great that companies are...
Macmillan Free Wills Month
Thinking about making your will is never going to be easy, but without one, the law dictates who gets what, which can mean extra heartache for your family if your money, property and possessions aren't shared out the way you...
Why New Year’s resolutions can dent your bank balance
That extra glass of fizz at midnight may give you a horrid headache but the New Year could bring a financial hangover too. Making New Year's resolutions can be bad for your bank balance according to the number crunchers at TSB ...
Regifting and how to get it right, (if you’re going to do it!).
Is passing on an unwanted present plain bad manners or actually a savvy way to save money and recycle to find a new home for an unwanted or duplicate gift? Four out of ten of us admit to 'regifting' some...
Why it always pays to shop around for home insurance.
Two big investigations into the rising cost of home insurance have just hit the headlines. The first comes from market research agency Consumer Intelligence claiming the 'average' household policy price rose by 8.5% over the last year; that's nearly three times the...
