Money Saving Tips archive

Money Saving Tips Archive

Published in December 2009

Save £2,010 in 2010!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Start the New Year richer by following these six easy steps - and save £2,010!

20 stingiest money-saving tips of 2009

by Neil Faulkner | Check out these hilarious but genuine money-saving tips from lovemoney.com readers... Warning: you may never look at roadkill and carpet samples the same way again.

Get healthy on a budget!

by Jane Baker | Feeling a bit stuffed and unhealthy after Christmas? Is getting fit and healthy your resolution for the New Year? Find out how to do it on a shoestring.

Last minute online bargains for Xmas

by Alison Hunt | Today is the last day to do your Christmas shopping at the biggest online retailers. Here's how to find a last minute bargain online!

I want a cheap, stress-free Christmas

by Donna Ferguson | Christmas is usually both expensive and stressful. Here's how to ensure it's neither this year!

by John Fitzsimons | Highlights this week include75% off clothing, half-price Xmas trees, 20% off Penguin books, the Gavin & Stacy boxset for £17.99, a show at the Globe Theatre for £5, three months' free broadband and a free Toblerone chocolate!

Cut the cost of calling abroad this Xmas

by Anna Powell | We investigate how you can make the cheapest calls to friends and family abroad this Christmas.

20 ways to save money this Christmas

by Serena Cowdy | If you're facing Christmas on a tight budget, don't panic. Here are 20 frugal festive tips to keep you going!

Published in November 2009

Twelve good, cheap Christmas gift ideas

by Serena Cowdy | Don’t know what to get your loved ones this Christmas? Here are 12 gift ideas that should make their day without blowing your budget.

Bargain venues for your Christmas party!

by Alison Hunt | Planning a Christmas meal with your friends or family but on a budget? Then find out how to get a 2 course meal including a glass of wine from just £7.99 per person.

Have a cheap day out in London

by Amy Davies | If you live in London, or you’re planning a trip to the capital, check out these top bargains...

Slash your printing costs!

by Anna Powell | What costs seven times more than champagne? Printer ink! Follow our top tips to find out how you can beat the manufacturers at their own game...

The best way to shop online

by Rachel Wait | Find out what is the best way to shop online, according to our poll of lovemoney.com readers - plus we reveal lovemoney.com's favourite cashback website, as voted for by you!

Top money-saving deals for music lovers

by Christina Jordan | If free downloads and early access to tickets is music to your ears, read on.

15 things you can get for free!

by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy hunts high and low for the best new freebies around. And as well as 15 fabulous freebies, here's also five things you can get for a penny!

Three top ways to have a cheap night in

by Mark Adams | Turn your home into entertainment central without breaking the bank.

Clean your house for £2.23!

by Rachel Wait | By changing your cleaning habits, you could save yourself £63 a year!

Published in October 2009

Save money on post

by Anna Powell | Royal Mail may be on strike, but you can still get your post delivered without forking out a fortune.

Slash the cost of your Hallowe’en party!

by Rachel Wait | This Saturday marks Hallowe’en. So here’s how you can help the kids celebrate the pagan festival on a budget...

12 top ways to make money selling old junk!

by Serena Cowdy | Planning to have a clear-out? Read this article first!

Get free stuff for picking the best deal

by John Fitzsimons | Pick the best financial product and get rewarded with free stuff? Surely, there must be a catch...

Entertain the kids for less this half-term!

by Rachel Wait | Find out how kids can get free entry to Alton Towers, half price entry to the theatre, go bowling for a penny and take part in Hallowe'en fun!

The top seven stingiest money-saving tips

by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy rounds up seven of the stingiest money-saving tips that you can use to save those pennies.

Seven ways to save money every week

by Jane Baker | Seven ways to save heaps of money this week - and every week!

Save money in every room of your home

by Rachel Wait | Looking to save money in the home? Here's how you can pocket some extra cash in every room...

35 things you can get for £5 or less!

by Alison Hunt | Find out how to get flights, pizzas, cinema tickets, coffee, DVDs, smoke detectors, clothes and even House of Fraser gift cards for no more than a fiver.

Published in September 2009

The cheapest way to watch sport!

by John Fitzsimons | There are loads of different TV packages to choose from if you want to watch sport – John Fitzsimons rounds up those that offer the best value!

25 extraordinary money-saving tips!

by Neil Faulkner | We sort through some of the more bizarre money-saving tips and bring you some new ones.

How to slash the cost of a pint!

by Malcolm Wheatley | Homebrewed beer is a tasty and cheap alternative to the pub and supermarket, says Malcolm Wheatley.

Five ways to save money in five minutes

by Alison Hunt | We're all feeling the pinch - so here are five things you can do in the next five minutes that will save you money.

Five money-making tips for the over-50s

by Cliff D’Arcy | With more than 20 million Brits aged over fifty, here are five simple ways for this group to make more money.

Save £100 in 10 minutes

by Neil Faulkner | Around 90% of you could save £100 in 10 minutes today. Neil Faulkner explains exactly how to do it.

11 tips for buying a used car

by Rachel Wait | Buying a used car? Make sure you check out these top tips first...

Published in August 2009

10 easy ways to save money!

by Alison Hunt | Need to save but have no spare money? Fear not – check out these easy tips to free up some cash and you’ll have a healthy nest egg before you know it.

Have a great day out, absolutely free!

by John Fitzsimons | With summer in full swing, there are plenty of ways to have a great day out, without handing over a penny!

Blissful budgeting for the big day

by Christina Jordan | It is possible to have a little extravagance at your wedding, without bankrupting yourself in the process!

Seven free and cheap activities for kids!

by Alison Hunt | Find out how your kids can peek behind the scenes of top London shows, join a puppet workshop, learn how to juggle, check out Hogwarts, collect a model dragon, or see a film, and all for nothing (or very little).

The secret to a free night out

by Rachel Wait | Where to get free tickets to concerts, gigs, the cinema, the theatre and even TV shows, plus how to find the top restaurant deals and cut the cost of a party.

Seven ways to save money in your lunch hour!

by Rachel Wait | Pondering what to do this lunch time? Then why not get into the savings habit and pocket some extra cash...

Five ways to cut the cost of car hire

by Emma Lunn | If you're planning to rent a car this summer, follow these five simple steps to cut the cost of your car hire.

Published in July 2009

Nine ways to enjoy movies for less

by Rachel Wait | Calling all film buffs! If you love nothing more than watching a good movie, here are nine ways to do so without hurting your wallet.

Nine ways to get something for nothing!

by John Fitzsimons | With a bit of effort and ingenuity, you can get everything from music to cinema tickets for free!

Ten ways to save without realising!

by Rachel Wait | If you're having trouble finding enough spare cash to save, just follow these top ten tips!

Thrifty theme parks

by Alison Hunt | If you’re planning to take the kids to Alton Towers, Chessington or any of the other theme parks this summer, find out how to save a fortune, here!

How to turn jewellery into cash!

by Malcolm Wheatley | Gold-selling parties are catching on. So it’s time to take along your unwanted jewellery...

Learn new skills for free

by Alison Hunt | If you thought learning a new skill had to cost money, think again. Find out how you can brush up your computer skills, learn a language or even do a degree level course for free.

Seven easy ways to get stuff for free

by Harvey Jones | Stop paying for stuff! If you're shameless, you can save a small fortune. Warning: these are seven of the stingiest tips in the world....

14 ways the internet can save you money

by Serena Cowdy | It's easy to save money online - if you know where to look...

Published in June 2009

7 free events this summer!

by Alison Hunt | Worried your empty wallet means a boring summer? Fear not! Here are seven events you could go to that won’t cost a bean.

Ten top tips to cut your fuel bill

by Paul Taylor | Petrol prices are now topping £1 a litre. Check out these top 10 tips to cut the cost of your fuel bill!

15 cheap summer festivals!

by Rachel Wait | Hoping to attend a festival this year but don’t think you can afford it? Check out these 15 wonderfully cheap options... most are completely free!

Your 18 stingiest money-saving tips

by Alison Hunt | Thought you knew them all? Well think again as lovemoney.com readers get their say on the 18 stingiest money-saving tips - EVER!

Six things you can do today to save money

by Serena Cowdy | Knock your finances into shape and watch your debts disappear!

17 things you can get for free!

by Alison Hunt | Find out how you can get cinema tickets, photos, coffee, pasties, clothes, Neal's Yard toiletries or even go swimming - all for absolutely nothing.

Five ways to save money you have never heard before

by Szu Ping Chan | Here are five fab financial products that don't follow the crowd - find out why they could be right for you...

Published in May 2009

Frugal Friday

by Szu Ping Chan | Half price sales, £30 off a Wii and a free dongle are just the tip of the iceberg in this week's Frugal Friday...

The best and worst air-miles deals

by Szu Ping Chan | We all like the idea of jetting off into the sun for nothing, but which air-miles schemes are worth joining, and which should you steer well clear of?

Be a wedding guest for less!

by Rachel Wait | With wedding season just around the corner, read Rachel Robson's seven top tips to cut the cost for guests.

Earn a top guaranteed rate on your savings

by Jane Baker | Fixed rate bond returns are starting to look better with a raft of new accounts launched this month.

Reducing MPs' outrageous expenses

by Neil Faulkner | We suggest how politicians can reduce their ridiculous expense claims on second homes, which in turn makes us better off too.

Cut the cost of your summer

by Serena Cowdy | Top tips on how to cut the costs of BBQs, parties, outdoor sport, summer festivals, UK holidays and gardening this summer!

Frugal Friday

by Rachel Wait | This week's highlights include the Superman box-set for under £26, half price theatre tickets, 75% off hardbacks, and a new competition section!

Published in April 2009

Five ways to look good for less

by Serena Cowdy | Looking good doesn't have to blow the budget. These days, it's all about credit crunch chic!

27 things you can get for £1 or less!

by Serena Cowdy | Make your pound go further with this bumper crop of bargains!

Six ways your library can save you money

by Rachel Wait | Money a little tight? Then why not pay a visit to your local library….

How to garden on a shoestring

by Alison Hunt | Growing your own fruit and veg has become super-trendy but can be expensive - is it possible to do it on a budget?

Frugal Thursday

by Rachel Wait | This week’s highlights include 70% off fashion, the Prime Suspect box set for £12, fabulous restaurant deals and last minute Easter gifts...

Published in March 2009

Fourteen cheap Easter activities for kids

by Alison Hunt | Worried about how to entertain the kids over the Easter break? Find out how to decorate eggs, make hot cross buns, create a scavenger hunt and best of all, how to turn one egg into 150!

Frugal Friday

by Rachel Wait | Up for grabs this week is the complete Inspector Morse collection for £54, half price books, 2 for 1 restaurant deals and fabulous Easter egg offers...

Where to find buried treasure

by Serena Cowdy | We show you how to hunt down secondhand 'shabby chic' bargains!

Eat out for less than a takeaway!

by Alison Hunt | There are so many 2-for-1 credit-crunch-busting restaurant vouchers around - is it actually cheaper to eat out nowadays than get a takeaway? We munch down the figures.

Time to get on your bike

by Emma Lunn | The sun is shining and summer is finally coming. What better time to get in the saddle?

12 affordable Mothers' Day gift ideas

by Serena Cowdy | It's Mothers' Day on March 22nd. Don't panic! Here are 12 gift ideas that should fit the bill - without breaking the budget.

Cut the costs of a night out

by Emma Lunn | Five easy ways to cut the costs of a night out.

How to tie the knot on a budget

by Rachel Wait | Getting hitched this year and wondering how you’ll pay for it all? Then follow these simple tips….

Published in February 2009

Buy one car, get one free?

by Alison Hunt | Potential deflation is sprouting bargains including amazing offers to those wishing to buy a new car, but they may not be as good as they seem

Save up to 73% on contact lenses!

by Alison Hunt | If you're fed up with paying £30+ per month for contact lenses, check out my top tips and you could save hundreds of pounds each year.

How to get a cheap used car, part two

by Paul Taylor | Here are three more tips on how to get a cheap used car

Stop spending, start swapping!

by Serena Cowdy | Before you splash your cash, investigate all the options. You could save a fortune by swapping instead of spending!

How To Get A Cheap Used Car

by lovemoney.com staff | Here are some tips that could help you save money when you buy your next used car.

10 Luxuries You Can Get For Less

by Serena Cowdy | Want life’s luxuries for less? Here’s how to save money and still indulge those guilty pleasures.

Money For New Mums!

by Serena Cowdy | Are you a mum-to-be worried about making ends meet? Save money on all things baby-shaped - and get your hands on your free £190!