Freebies and Bargains
Back to school bargains
Filed under: Freebies and Bargains, Families
It's that time of year again and getting your child kitted out for the new school year can be a costly affair. It can get difficult when they want the latest shoes, or are desperate for a new (and most likely expensive) school bag.
There are ways you can keep your bank account, and your kids, happy. Here is a selection of the best places to go for school bargains, plus a few top tips for savvy spending.
There are ways you can keep your bank account, and your kids, happy. Here is a selection of the best places to go for school bargains, plus a few top tips for savvy spending.
Cheap fashion fixes
Filed under: Fashion, Freebies and Bargains
Want to get your hands on some boutique fashion?
I've got some ideas for the fashionistas among you with a tight budget. Yes, you can afford some special pieces; it's just knowing where to look. Check out my suggestions over the jump.
I've got some ideas for the fashionistas among you with a tight budget. Yes, you can afford some special pieces; it's just knowing where to look. Check out my suggestions over the jump.
10 ways to live for free
Filed under: Freebies and Bargains
Blown your budget on a summer spending spree? Don't worry, you're definitely not alone
and help is at hand. If you want to enjoy yourself this month, but stretching what's left of your wages until the next pay day seems an impossible dream read on.
I've got ten great ways to treat yourself without spending a thing!
and help is at hand. If you want to enjoy yourself this month, but stretching what's left of your wages until the next pay day seems an impossible dream read on.I've got ten great ways to treat yourself without spending a thing!
Earn while you shop - the best reward cards
Filed under: Freebies and Bargains
We've had the biggest and longest season of summer sales for as long as I remember, but now they're drawing to a close it's time to find a new way to shop for less.
Head over the jump for the very best reward and loyalty card schemes.
Head over the jump for the very best reward and loyalty card schemes.
Best restaurant deals
Filed under: Freebies and Bargains, Food and Drink
With the summer holidays in full swing, now is a better time than ever to catch up with friends and family and enjoy treating yourselves to a nice meal out. It doesn't have to cost a fortune eitherbecause, as ever, there are plenty of discounts and vouchers to be had. Head over the jump for a round up of the best on offer.
If a bank gives you £1,000 by accident, you might be able to keep it
Filed under: Saving, Freebies and Bargains
If your bank accidentally credits money to your account, you may be able to keep it – but only if you're lucky. The Financial Ombudsman Service has around 100 cases each year of bank customers who have had money deposited in their accounts by mistake, and, unsurprisingly, want to hang ont to it. Usually the Financial Ombudsman says the bank is entitled to take it back. But sometimes – perhaps it's nearly Christmas and they have all been to the pub for lunch and they are feeling a bit festive – they say it's yours.
Last minute holiday prices slashed
Filed under: Travel, Freebies and Bargains, Families
If you haven't booked your holiday yet, this news will be music to your ears. With the travel industry having a tough time of things this year, last-minute getaways (including those in the school holidays) are cheaper than ever. A survey by Co-Operative Travel found the huge price cuts, which make last-minute deals up to a third cheaper compared with last year.
Want the best 12 month mobile contracts? Head to Tesco
Filed under: Freebies and Bargains, Technology and Online
Fed up of being tied into your mobile contract for 24 months? New research conducted by Tesco mobile reveals that many of us are frustrated by the lack of choice when it comes to mobile contracts, and feel uneasy about making long term financial commitments in the current economic climate. A quarter of us weren't happy with 18 or 24 month contracts but felt there was little alternative.
Now there is a new alternative, but is it any good?
Now there is a new alternative, but is it any good?
Ryanair under fire for misleading ads... again
Filed under: Travel, Freebies and Bargains
Another advertising campaign, another rap on the knuckles for Ryanair. The budget airline is under fire once again, this time for two press adverts offering £10 one-way fares to Gothenburg and Dusseldorf, which the Advertising Standards Association claims are misleading.
Free summer fun in London
Filed under: Entertainment, Freebies and Bargains, Families
I might be biased as I've grown up in London, but our captial in the summer is one of the most amazing places to be. There are endless things to see and do all of which are even better in the sunshine.Whether you're visiting for a few days, or you're staying home for your summer holiday there are loads of things to keep you busy, and better still they won't cost you a penny. If you want some free London fun, I've got a few ideas over the jump.
