20 Quick Money Saving Tips

Research cheaper energy options. Use comparison sites like uSwtich

Could you benefit from a cheaper Pay as your Go or Sim Only Mobile contract?

PAYG OR SIM ONLY?

Save on phone, TV and broadband & research package deals

SAVE ON PACKAGE DEALS

Before you go shopping, check what you have first, then make a list

CHECK YOUR CUPBOARDS

Genuinely bad service? Complain about it, see what you get off your meal

COMPLAIN ‘BOUT IT

Literally. Record where every penny goes to see where it’s being wasted

WATCH EVERY PENNY

Get in the attic and clear out your junk. Sell it online, car boot sale... it doesn’t matter

SELL YO JUNK

Find out how to make simply repairs yourself and save money in the long run

TAKE A DIY COURSE

Booking trains, planes or automobiles? Book ‘em early for redcue prices

BOOK TRAVEL EARLY

Ask yourself. Do you actually, truthfully need it. Stop impulse buying

ASK, ‘DO YOU NEED IT?’

Saving money? Stick in in an ISA and you won’t pay tax on interest

SAVE YOUR CASH IN AN ISA

Stop paying for insurance you don’t need, check terms and conditions

INSURANCE YOU CAN’T USE?

Borrow DVDs and CDs from your local library instead of buying

DVDs & CDs FROM LIBRARY

There’s plenty of alternatives to costly gyms

DUMP GYM MEMBERSHIP

It’s expensive and disgusting. Unless you smoke a pipe, in which case it’s classy

STOP SMOKING

Unless you smoke a pipe, then you have to drink whiskey

CUT BACK ON THE BOOZE

Cheaper produce, meat and fish, plus you’re supporting local business

USE YOUR LOCAL MARKET

Organise a party with your friends, new wardrobe, no price tags

DO A CLOTHES SWAP PARTY

Just so long as it isn’t under the stairs,

RENT OUT A SPARE ROOM

Got parking problems in your area and no car? Rent out your drive

RENT OUT YOUR DRIVEWAY

PART 2Coming Soon

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