With many young people awaiting A-Level results and gearing up for Fresher's Week 2018, the thought of travelling home - and the cost - will be far from their minds. But as rail fares continue to rise, crippling travel costs wreaking havoc with many of our bank balances, travel costs can be particularly pricey if you're a student. However, there are handy solutions on hand to help bring down costs - from extra money off with a Railcard to booking well in advance to snap up the best deal. So you won't be stranded at university when you really need that weekend at home to recover from Fresher's flu or get all your laundry sorted. How you can save on student travel? 1. Get a cheap (or free) 16-25 railcard Railcards offer the best value when it comes to student travel. With British railways the most expensive in Europe, you can make your money back in as little as one single journey, especially if you're travelling through London or up north. You can sign up for a 16-25 Railcard online at … [Read more...] about How students can save on travel ahead of A-Level results day 2018
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Amazon Prime Day 2018: Best discounts on Monday including home, garden, beauty, fashion and kids
Annual flash sale Amazon Prime Day has arrived - and with it comes an abundance of deals on everything from household goods to electricals, beauty, grooming, essential parent and baby buys, gardening gear, clothes, toys and furniture. The online retail giant's annual flash sales event will last 36 hours, beginning at midday on Monday and lasting until midnight on Tuesday July 17. The first Prime Day took place on July 15 2015, the anniversary of the founding of the company by chief executive Jeff Bezos. In 2017 Amazon Prime Day was a huge success, with sales growing a massive 60 per cent on the previous year. Here are The Telegraph's top recommended deals for 2018, including robotic lawnmowers, family camping tents, coffee machines and memory foam mattresses. If you're not yet an Amazon Prime member, we suggest signing up to the 30-day free trial now in order to access the deals. The Telegraph recommends Here … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day 2018: Best discounts on Monday including home, garden, beauty, fashion and kids
The 24 best Father’s Day gifts of 2018
Reviewed Staff Reviewed.com Published 6:45 p.m. UTC Jun 8, 2018 — Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY’s newsroom and any business incentives. With store displays, newspaper ads, and online retailers vying for your attention in the days leading up to Father's Day, buying the perfect gift can be a stressful endeavor. Luckily, you've got the diligent staff of Reviewed to back you up this year. You see, we've dedicated thousands of hours to testing all sorts of gadgets and appliances in order to separate the products worth buying from the products that ought to be avoided. TVs, headphones, grills, tools... If you name it, there's a good chance we've reviewed it. This year, we've compiled all of our favorite products—the ones that truly outshined their … [Read more...] about The 24 best Father’s Day gifts of 2018
Holiday deals: 3 things you can buy for less on Memorial Day weekend
Courtney Jespersen NerdWallet Published 7:00 p.m. UTC May 24, 2018 Summer is almost here, but school’s not out quite yet — we’ve got one more pop quiz: What items can you get great deals on at Memorial Day sales? Stumped? We made a cheat sheet that you can use before you start spending. Here are three categories to keep an eye on this Memorial Day. While the holiday is May 28, some deals are already underway. 1. Big-ticket items “Memorial Day sales really kick off the summer season,” says Kelli Hollinger, the director of the Center for Retailing Studies at Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. “Consumers are shifting in mindset … into excitement for summer travel, vacations and improvements to the home.” This change can mean shoppers are planning big-ticket purchases, which makes it “attractive for retailers to slash prices and encourage store traffic,” Hollinger says. Accordingly, appliances, furniture, … [Read more...] about Holiday deals: 3 things you can buy for less on Memorial Day weekend
Best bluetooth headphones for running
Now that the weather is starting to warm up and the days are longer, running is a great option for anyone looking to keep fit, breathe in the fresh air and just get some head space. But what makes a good run a great one? A brilliant play list of your favourite motivational tunes or an inspiring podcast to just zone out to. However if you’re running amidst the hustle and bustle, traffic and general noise then it’s important to find a pair of headphones that allow you to tune out but don’t drown out the noise entirely so that you can get those miles in safely. The good news is that with more people running than ever before the vast choice of sport-specific headphones means that your perfect pairing is out there. This also means it can be difficult to discern which are the best for you. Don’t worry though, we’ve tested out the most-talked about sets on the market today to find out how they fair for comfort, durability, sound quality, … [Read more...] about Best bluetooth headphones for running