Money Saving Tips Archive

Published in December 2008

Homeworking Is Cheap
by Emma Lunn | Homeworking is surprisingly cost-effective. Emma Lunn reveals why.
Watch Out If You Use Internet Explorer
by Alison Hunt | With a security breach having been detected, make sure you download the emergency patch from 6pm tonight.
Smashing Secret Santa ideas for everyone!
by Rachel Wait | Having trouble finding a Secret Santa gift? Feeling completely uninspired? Don't panic! Help is at hand!
Save For Your Kids, For Free!
by Alison Hunt | Buy your Christmas shopping online and you could add to your child's savings pot at the same time.
Nine Christmas Actitivies For Cash-Strapped Parents
by Alison Hunt | With the credit crunch biting we're all short of cash - but that doesn't mean the kids have to suffer. Find out how they can attend Christmas workshops, make gifts like chocolate truffles and bath bombs, and even visit Father Christmas and receive a present, for free!

Published in November 2008

Online Shopping Is Better
by Laura Starkey | Most Fools think shopping online is cheaper. But did you know you also have more legal rights online than you do buying from a shop?

Published in October 2008

The 10 Stingiest Money-Saving Tips
by Neil Faulkner | It's amazing what penny-pinching ideas we Fools can come up with, but perhaps you'll admire the simplicity of some of these suggestions.
Staying In Is The New Going Out
by Laura Starkey | Fed up of pubs, clubs and how much they cost? So is Laura Starkey! Here are her tips for enjoying fun and Foolish nights in.
Five Cheap Ways To Entertain The Kids!
by Rachel Wait | Half-term is upon us already, so here are some great ways to occupy the kids for less.
Old Skool Money Saving Tips
by Laura Starkey | Sometimes the old ones are the best -- so here's a lighthhearted look at some traditional yet timely money saving tips.

Published in September 2008

Beware A Boiler Break Down!
by Emma Lunn | Homecall+ has launched a product it claims to be the UK's most competitive boiler breakdown cover -- but how does it compare against its rivals?
Grow Your Own Fruit And Veg
by Harvey Jones | One Fool finds out whether growing your own fruit and veg will save you money - or whether it's a recipe for disaster....
Back To School: How To Cut The Costs
by Serena Cowdy | Are you a parent struggling to make ends meet? We investigate how you can get your kids back to school -- for less.

Published in August 2008

A Foolish Guide To Fantastic Summer Jobs
by Emma Lunn | Emma Lunn reveals the secret to getting a fantastic summer job.
Does It Cost £s To Lose lbs?
by Laura Starkey | Will shedding pounds cost you pounds? What effect could weight-loss have on your wallet? Laura Starkey surveys five famous slimming schemes to find out.
How To Make Temping Work For You
by Serena Cowdy | Are you looking for a new job? Here's how to make temping work for you.
The Perils And Perks Of House-Sharing
by Amy Davies | Here's the lowdown on the perks and perils of shared living.
The True Cost Of Your Caffeine Addiction
by Laura Starkey | Should your daily latte be the next sacrifice you make on the altar of sensible spending?
15 Things You Can Get For Free
by lovemoney.com staff | Laura Starkey proves it is possible to get something for nothing.
Ditch BT And Save £118 A Year
by Szu Ping Chan | If you're one of the millions of Brits who get broadband through a BT landline, here's how you could save over £100 a year without getting rid of your home phone.

Published in July 2008

The Lowdown On New TVs
by Guy Clapperton | Don't know your Plasma from your LCD? Or Blu-Ray from HDD? Here's the lowdown on choosing a new TV for the 21st century.
Switch Off For Summer Savings!
by Cliff D'Arcy | With the average annual gas bill predicted to exceed £1,000 within three years, here are some tips on lowering your energy bills.
Free (Or Incredibly Cheap) Festivals For Summer
by lovemoney.com staff | Summer is festival season, but they can set you back a small fortune -- that is unless you can find free (or incredibly cheap) ones to attend.
The Wedding Stinger!
by Laura Starkey | Invited to celebrate someone's marriage this year? Being a wedding guest could prove more costly than you think. Luckily, there are some smart ways you can save.
Cheap Nights Out For Students And 20-Somethings
by Amy Davies | Just because you're a student or a 20-something on a budget, it doesn't mean you have to sit in twiddling your thumbs. Amy Davies offers nine tips for a cheap night out.
Ditch Your Car
by Harvey Jones | Here's one surefire way to drive down the cost of motoring and save thousands of pounds a year....
Money Saving Tips For Gardeners
by Kate O'Raghallaigh | Gardening doesn't have to cost the earth. Here are five tips which will save you money...
Cut The Cost Of Graduation
by Amy Davies | About to graduate? It's expensive. Here's how to cut down your costs!
Money Saving Tips For Real People
by Christina Jordan | There are plenty of tips to help you save the pennies, but if double dipping your tea-bags just isn't for you, what is?
Save Yourself From Hay Fever Hell!
by Laura Starkey | If you're sick of sniffling through the summer months -- and fed up with spending a fortune on medication -- try these helpful hay fever tips.

Published in June 2008

Free Days Out For Summer
by Amy Davies | If you're looking for cheap entertainment this summer, take a look at some of these free days out!
Make The Most Of The Movies
by Szu Ping Chan | Want to see films for free, before they're released? Rent cheap DVDs? Get amazing discounts on cinema tickets? You can do it all -- and more! Here's how.
The Cheapest Ways To Get Fit
by Serena Cowdy | Do you want to get fit - but don't have any spare cash? Here are a host of tips on how to exercise for less.

Published in May 2008

Drive Down Your Car Costs!
by Szu Ping Chan | Wonder how the headline grabbing road tax rises will affect you and your car? Here's the full lowdown, plus some handy tips on how to cut your car costs...
Tipping Tips For British Trips!
by Szu Ping Chan | Here's the lowdown on British tipping etiquette, including an unfair tipping loophole which allows some restaurants to short-change their staff...
Keeping Care Costs Under Control
by Stuart J Watson | The cost of long term care is something that tends to get forgotten about until it's too late. With annual bills now reaching £25,000+, make sure you're not caught by surprise.
Oh Eight Seven No!
by Cliff D'Arcy | Premium-rate telephone numbers starting 087 are a huge rip-off. The good news is that regulator Ofcom is set to tighten the rules.

Published in April 2008

Be Careful What You Cut
by Laura Starkey | Find out what costs you can cut - and which would be risky to get rid of!
How To Save When You're Skint
by Laura Starkey | Laura Starkey explains how to squeeze extra money from your monthly budget - and some smart ways to stash it.
The Best Day Of Your Life - For Less
by Serena Cowdy | Getting married? Here's a Foolish guide to how to do it - and still remain solvent.
What not to buy
by Laura Starkey | We show you how to spend smarter on seven popular purchases.
Cheap Gardening Tips For Beginners
by Serena Cowdy | Are you a beginner gardener on a tight budget? Here's a money saving guide for all green-fingered Fools.
Money Saving Tips For New Parents
by Serena Cowdy | Are you thinking about starting a family? Here are some tips to help make sure your little one doesn't end up costing the Earth.

Published in March 2008

Can You Afford To Have A Baby?
by Jane Baker | There's no question, having a baby is an expensive business but are your finances ready? Here's a checklist to help you decide.
Ditch Your Car And Save £2,042
by Szu Ping Chan | Owning a car can be expensive. If you don't want the hassle of taking care of one, here's some alternatives that could save you a packet.
The Best Easter Eggs For 2008
by Serena Cowdy | Do you still need to choose your Easter Eggs? Find out which eggs represent the best value for money, according to our panel of Foolish experts...
How to get cheaper dental treatment
by Serena Cowdy | Are you struggling to pay for a trip to the dentist? Find out what the affordable options are.

Published in February 2008

Is eBay Worth It?
by Serena Cowdy | What's the true cost of selling on eBay? Serena Cowdy looks at whether making extra cash this way is actually worth it.
Clean up your clutter!
by Cliff D'Arcy | If you want to make financial gains without pain, then get shot of the junk that is holding you back. These ideas will get you started.
Fly Away With A Lover For £20
by Alison Hunt | There are less than three weeks to go until St. Valentine's Day - are you prepared?

Published in January 2008

Get Your Revenge On Santa
by Donna Ferguson | If Santa brought you a present you didn't want this Christmas, follow our five top tips on how to get your revenge and turn it into something useful!
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