Money Saving Tips
Rising living costs mean that more of us are looking for ways to save money this winter
- Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Higher food, fuel and transport costs has seen inflation – the cost of living – rise to 5.2 per cent according to the figures released last week by the Office of National Statistics.
It’s no wonder that 72 per cent of UK adults are worried about their personal finances, according to a survey by financial advice firm Unbiased.
So what better time to take control of your finances. Here are our top 10 ways to save this winter.
Winter money saving tips for families
- Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Plus, mums in the UK wasting money each month on false economy
As the temperature drops, the cost of living can often rise. This is particularly the case for parents, who have to cater for more mouths and dress more bodies!
Personal finance expert and founder of MoneyMagpie.com Jasmine Birtles has come up with a series of tips for mums and dads that will help them cut costs this winter. They include tips about heating, clothes, food, socialising and holidays.
London Midland seeks top tips for a cracking Christmas
- Wednesday, 14 December 2011
People living in Birmingham are being asked for their top tips for a thrifty Christmas.
Rail operator London Midland, which runs trains every 20 minutes from Birmingham New Street to London from under £20, wants people in the city to come up with some great ideas – and possibly bag a free day out in London.
