After years of austerity there probably isn't a person across the country who wouldn't like to claw a bit of their monthly wage back. Saving money with the rising cost of living and stagnant wages can feel like an almost impossible achievement. But now finance expert Martin Lewis has revealed a simple - yet bulletproof - way everyone can replenish their bank balance. Speaking to our sister site WalesOnline, he gave the lowdown on what he considers the single most important advice when it comes to being economical - and it applies to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances. He said: "I would suggest that people take one day a year off work where they sit down with their finances." How to save money on your day off During this day they should ask themselves two questions about all expenditure: Can I do this cheaper? Should I be spending on this? He added that it is not about cutting corners or doing things to a lower standard. He said: "Treat it as a day at work. So … [Read more...] about Martin Lewis reveals a really simple way everyone can save money
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Residents car park permit now open – here’s all you need to know to save money in Scarborough borough car parks
Residents in Scarborough can now apply for and use their “virtual” car park permit to save money on their parking costs. The new permit, which can be applied for online and have no cost, has gone live this month and has been dubbed “virtual” by Scarborough Council as has no physical form.Instead, parking wardens will check the registration plates of cars against a database if they are displaying a discounted ticket from one of the authority’s car parks.Ticket machines in off-street car parks now offer two tariffs for people to choose from when paying for their parking; a standard tariff and a residents’ discount tariff.To use the residents’ discount tariff when buying a ticket, drivers must have registered their vehicle registration details with the council in advance and received confirmation that their virtual permit is active.The saving compared to the standard price is 20%.Applications for the virtual permit can be made online by selecting … [Read more...] about Residents car park permit now open – here’s all you need to know to save money in Scarborough borough car parks
Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale householders can save money on energy bills in Big Community Switch
Residents in the Borough of Scarborough are being given the opportunity to sign up for the latest round of the Big Community Switch and be in with a chance of saving money on their household energy bills. The opportunity is made possible through Scarborough Borough Council’s partnership with iChoosr, the UK’s leading expert in collective energy switching. Through bulk purchasing across many UK communities they are able to deliver bespoke and highly competitive tariffs.Since the start of the council’s involvement in the scheme, 1,221 households in the borough have benefitted from reduced tariffs on their energy bills. Those that switched supplier through the scheme in 2018 saved on average £149 based on their annual bill.Click here for free online registration for the latest round of the Big Community Switch is available.Those that opt to register will need their latest household energy bill to hand. The closing date for registration is Monday May 20.After May 20, … [Read more...] about Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale householders can save money on energy bills in Big Community Switch
Money Saving Expert reveals how to save money on coffee EVERY time
LOOKING to save some cash next time you’re in Starbucks or Costa? Money Saving Expert reveals how you can get cheaper coffee every time. By Sophie Roberts/Published 6th April 2019 Many Brits pick up a morning coffee on their way to work.This habit can wreak havoc on your bank balance as the cost of daily lattes and cappuccinos really does add up.Thankfully, you don’t need to cut out your shop-bought brew in order to save cash.There’s a simple way to get money off your order every time. Related Articles Tesco customer reveals how to slash cost of shop by 50% McDonald’s Monopoly RETURNS – here's everything you need to know about the game Asda slashes cost of pug pancake pans to just £1.20 Carrying your own coffee cup around with you could save you a fortune.Presenting your portable mug at the check-out can secure you discounts from a wide variety of cafes.Money Saving Expert revealed that Starbucks, Pret and Costa are among the outlets to … [Read more...] about Money Saving Expert reveals how to save money on coffee EVERY time
How to save money on food shopping: Mum feeds family-of-three for less than a pound
WANT to save money on your next food shop? Here’s how one mum cooked up six weeks worth of food for 24p each. By Christine Younan/Published 5th April 2019 SAVE MONEY: Jeni Dearing spends less than a pound to feed her family (Pic: MUSCLEFOOD) Savvy shopper Jeni Dearing whipped up 132 meals with each portion costing as little as 75p.The mum, who lives in Bromley with her husband, Kevin, and son Ronnie, eight, prepared 25 different meals in six weeks.So how did she save money on her food shopping?The 44-year-old used a £79 hamper from MuscleFood and spent just £20 on other essentials, like yellow stickers and vegetables. Related Articles Instagram star reveals how she tackles online trolls: 'I don't even care' Sainsbury’s launches super-sized BBQ sausage 'sqwirl' – it’s 1.8 METRES long Argos announces MASSIVE half price toy sale from today – with hundreds of discounts “I started batch cooking around the time my son was born”Jeni … [Read more...] about How to save money on food shopping: Mum feeds family-of-three for less than a pound