We know that looking after your money isn’t easy, so we’d like to offer some help to make your money go further. Here are a few simple ideas which could save you hundreds of pounds.
Shopping
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Plan meals in advance and stick to the plan.
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Choose BOGOFs and special offers.
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Look out for the reduced item sections, you can save £££s.
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Buy supermarket own brands - On average they’re 35% cheaper.†
At home
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Turning your thermostat down by 1°C could cut your energy bills by up to 10%.*
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Don’t leave TVs, DVD players and stereos on standby. They still use around 60% as much electricity as they would if switched on.
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Turn off your tap while brushing your teeth, shaving, or washing your face -You can save up to 9 litres a minute by doing this.**
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Save water and cash by showering instead of taking baths.
Make money!
Budget Planner
Use our budget planner to take a simple no non-sense look at your money. Managing your money doesn’t have to be difficult and the best place to start is to look at what you earn and spend every week.
Information sourced from:
* www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
** www.waterguide.org.uk
† www.mysupermarket.wordpress.com
