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7 Ways to Go Grocery Shopping on a Budget

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Skim £££s off your grocery shopping with our top tips! Do you know the price of everyday food items? From a pint of milk to avocados, test your knowledge with our fun quiz to discover if you’re right on the money when it comes to grocery prices. Interested in finding out how you can cut the[…]

12 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to Try

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Mother’s Day is always a day that makes every woman feel special. You might remember your mum or stepmother and instantly want to find them and hug them to show how you feel about them. Mother’s Day is the perfect day for this but likewise, it can also be a day that requires strict financial[…]

Buying a House: Freehold or Leasehold?

Posted in - Financial Tips Tips, Tricks & Advice

You’re reading this because you’re looking into buying a house. You’ve heard these words, freehold and leasehold. You’re stumped. You’re not the only one. But knowing the difference is important and actually isn’t as tricky as it may seem. So, What Do They Mean? There are essentially two different ways of owning a home: freehold[…]

5 of the Best Free Language Learning Apps

Posted in - Money Saving Tips Tips, Tricks & Advice

Have you ever been on the plane to another country before wondering what the best free language learning apps are? Whether you’re ordering food abroad or trying to chat to locals while on holiday, the French you learned in school only goes so far. Having a second language under your belt is incredibly helpful for[…]

3 Alternatives To XMAS Traditional Saving Schemes

Posted in - Festive Finance

Christmas is, for most people, an incredibly expensive time of the year. Getting to December and having no money saved for all your Christmas presents, food and socialising can put a downer on the festive period. Many people choose to build up a Christmas savings pot throughout the year using a savings scheme. These are[…]

5 Budget Planner Apps: Save More Money Easily

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Have you ever glanced at a bank statement only to realise that you have no recollection of making a purchase? Or how about being shocked as you scroll through numerous direct debits and standing orders leaving your account each month? Keeping on top of every-day finances can be tricky. However, with banking technology rapidly evolving,[…]

Ask Siri One Of These 10 Things for A Pick-Me-Up

Posted in - Summer Spending

If you are equipped with an Apple Mac, an up-to-date iPhone or an iPad, then you are also lucky enough to be equipped with Siri. In case you’ve been under a rock for the last 6 years, Siri is an intelligent personal assistant that can respond to your voiced queries or commands. Siri knows most[…]

5 Affordable Alternatives That Are Better Than The Expensive Versions

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When it comes to household shopping, we all have go-to brands that we buy time and time again. We buy from these brands because we know them, we trust them, and so do our peers. It’s what’s known as brand loyalty. You could be doing it consciously because you prefer one brand to another, or[…]

6 Cheap Afternoon Teas In London

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Whether you live in London are just visiting, afternoon tea is a British staple that you should definitely make time for occasionally. Afternoon tea may sound like a pricey luxury, but we can point you in the right direction! Here are 6 cheap afternoon tea locations in London, each boasting high ratings and servings for[…]

10 Things You Need to Buy for Your Children

Posted in - Summer Spending

As a nation, we love spending money on our children. According to a study from Aviva, first-time parents from the UK spend almost £492m preparing for a new baby. Whether you have a newborn baby or a teenager, children are the hearts and souls of our society. It’s natural that British parents love to spend money[…]