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!

10 routes to riches in 2010

by Christina Jordan | Ten tips to help you have a prosperous New Year and beyond.

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.

Eight ways to make some Xmas money – fast!

by Rachel Wait | Christmas is an expensive time of year, so if you’re looking for some quick ways to make some extra money, simply follow these top tips!

Frugal Friday

by Jane Baker | Jane Baker hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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!

Frugal Friday

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

Frugal Friday

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!

The top five most wanted Christmas presents!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson highlights the five most popular Christmas presents and shows you where to get them at the best price

Get digging for gold!

by Mark Adams | As two men are set to share £3.3m after discovering Anglo-Saxon gold, Mark Adams investigates whether you could boost your income with a little treasure hunting

Frugal Friday

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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.

How to shop cheaply this Christmas

by Ed Bowsher | Christmas is a dangerous time of year – dangerous for your bank balance. It’s so easy to get carried away and spend too much. Then you’ll be lumbered with a pile of debt as you start the new year.

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...

Frugal Friday

by Jane Baker | Jane Baker finds the best bargains for your weekend shopping...

Nine ways to get free money

by Serena Cowdy | It can actually be quite easy to get your hands on some free money... if you know where to look.

Frugal Friday

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons hunts out the best bargins on the high street...

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!

Cash in on cashback websites

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson takes a look at a great way to earn cash back when shopping online

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.

Frugal Friday

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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!

Make money from your mobile phone!

by John Fitzsimons | It’s not just there for calls and text messages. You can make some serious money from your mobile phone if you follow these tips!

Make money from a lodger

by Rachel Wait | All you need is a spare room, and you could earn an extra £4,250 per year!

Three top ways to have a cheap night in

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

Frugal Friday

by Jane Baker | Jane Baker hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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

Frugal Friday

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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...

How to - Cut the cost of having a baby

by Ed Bowsher | Ed Bowsher gives some tips on how to make sure a new baby doesn’t destroy your finances

Cut the cost of having a baby

by Anna Powell | How to find the best baby bargains and save money on the top 10 essential items every new parent needs to buy.

12 top ways to make money selling old junk!

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

Frugal Friday

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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...

Make money from property investment

by Jane Baker | If you think the market is at the start of a recovery, now could be a great time to invest in commercial property.

Frugal Friday

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

Five ways to make money doing good

by Donna Ferguson | Fancy turning a profit doing someone a good turn? Donna Werbner rounds up five ways you can make money, making the world a better place.

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!

Make money from the energy price war!

by John Fitzsimons | The big six energy providers are coming under pressure from the new guys, with prices being cut almost by the day! But is it all for show? How much can you actually save?

Five ways to make money in five minutes

by Alison Hunt | Need to boost your income? Here are five things you can do in your tea break that can start you on the path to riches.

Frugal Friday

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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...

Top travel freebies

by Alison Hunt | Love to travel but have little money to spend? Luckily there are a few credit cards that might just have the answer.

For richer, for poorer

by Christina Jordan | Are you better off financially if you get married?

Make money using your creative talents

by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy's got a new creative hobby. Here's how she plans to make money out of it.

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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!

Frugal Friday

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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.

Make money from old rope!

by Szu Ping Chan | Getting money from old rope is no longer just a saying. There are now lots of ways to make money from stuff you might have thought was worthless. Szu Ping Chan investigates.

Frugal Friday!

by Jane Baker | Jane Baker hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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.

Frugal Friday

by Ed Bowsher | Ed Bowsher hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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.

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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.

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

Three easy steps to a richer future

by Malcolm Wheatley | Want to get richer? It's easier than you think...

12 tools you can use to get richer

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Robson rounds up 12 top financial tools you can use to get to grips with your finances - and get richer!

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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).

Five steps to a richer future

by John Fitzsimons | Times are tough for many of us financially, but if you're lucky enough to have some spare cash, what should you be doing with it?

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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

Frugal Friday!

by John Fitzsimons | John Fitzsimons hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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.

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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!

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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!

Frugal Friday

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street.

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....

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts out the best bargains on the high street...

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

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson checks out the hottest discounts and deals this weekend!

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!

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson checks out the hottest discounts and deals this weekend!

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!

Student guide to finance 2009

by Neil Faulkner | Prepare now for the next student year. We compare student bank accounts, and give you loads of tips to get you started in the world of finance.

It’s OK to steal from someone you love

by Donna Ferguson | Money can't buy you love - but it can be stolen from people you love, according to this new report.

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson hunts down the best bargains for the weekend!

Five things about money that rich people know

by Neil Faulkner | You need to know just five things to ensure that you're as financially successful as you can possibly be.

Six things you can do today to save money

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

Save over 60% on glasses and contact lenses!

by Szu Ping Chan | 68% of Brits wear either glasses or contact lenses. Here's how to save money on those specs and lenses, plus your rights as a myopic (or hyperopic) consumer...

Frugal Friday!

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson looks at the best new bargains and deals to hit the high street

Get filthy rich from property!

by Harvey Jones | As self-builders have learned, where there's mud - there's profit. Harvey Jones finds out why.

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 Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson looks at the hottest discounts and deals to hit the high street.

Frugal Friday!

by Donna Werbner | Donna Werbner rounds up the hottest discounts and deals to hit the high street this week, including £30 off a Wii, free dongles, Sky box sets and top DVD bargains!

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.

Child Trust Fund freebies!

by Alison Hunt | If you're struggling to decide which Child Trust Fund to choose, you may find the free gifts appealing - but are these funds the best places for your child's cash?

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!

14 money tips if you're having a baby

by Alison Hunt | If you're an expectant parent, here's a roundup of what you should be claiming, arranging and doing to organise your finances for your new arrival.

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.

How I lost more than £200,000

by Harvey Jones | Harvey Jones lost more than £200,000 by timing his financial decisions badly. Here's how you can learn from his mistakes.

Good, bad and ugly cashback deals

by Neil Faulkner | Neil Faulkner takes a look at cashback deals on PCs, insurance, ISAs, loans, mobile phones and current accounts to show you how to sort the good deals from the bad.

Eight tips to get the school of your choice

by Alison Hunt | Don't panic if your child didn't get his first choice of secondary school - follow these tips and make the best of the situation.

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.

My favourite website freebies!

by Alison Hunt | Check out my tips to find out how to get ice cream, books, guitar tab, phone calls, tickets, comic books, photos, degree level course materials and much more, for absolutely nothing.

Discounts and deals

by Rachel Wait | This week’s highlights include 50% off fashion, half price fitness equipment, 15% off beauty products, and some brilliant Mother’s Day ideas...

Make money from your hobby!

by Serena Cowdy | What’s your favourite pastime? Here’s how to make money from your obsession!

Cut the costs of a night out

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

Don't let money destroy your relationship!

by Serena Cowdy | Are you keeping your money troubles from your partner? Find out why dishonesty could put both you financial futures at risk.

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

Discounts and deals!

by Rachel Wait | Fancy 70% off furniture, half price paperback books, the complete Rocky saga for £12, and fantastic restaurant offers? Then look no further -- it’s all here...

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.

Current discounts and deals 93

by Rachel Wait | This week’s round-up of bargains include 50% off Stephenie Meyer books, 2 for 1 restaurant deals, the Hitchcock collection for £17, and 70% off selected footwear....

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.

Current Discounts And Deals 92

by Rachel Wait | Whether you’re looking for last minute Valentine’s gifts, 2 for 1 on dining out, fantastic offers on films, or bargain travel deals, here’s the lowdown on how to get ’em!

Boomeranging: How To Survive It

by Serena Cowdy | So, your grown-up child is planning to move back in? Read Serena Cowdy’s financial rules for making it work.

Don't Be Seduced By Mobile Freebies

by Emma Lunn | Free gifts with mobile phone contracts may not be as good as they seem.

Get £301 richer this weekend!

by Jane Baker | We all like the idea of making some easy money. Find out how you could earn serious cash in just one weekend.

Current Discounts And Deals 91

by Rachel Wait | This week’s bargains include 50% off selected books, the entire Sex And The City box set for £55, 80% off fashion, and some fabulous Valentine’s Day treats....

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!

Published in January 2009

Current Discounts And Deals 90

by Rachel Wait | This week’s highlights include the complete box set of Cold Feet for £18, 85% off books, 50% off Le Creuset cookware, and a 2 for 1 deal on rail travel...

Buying A Car At Auction

by Malcolm Wheatley | Malcolm Wheatley reckons car auctions are a good place to pick up a cheap motor.

Current Discounts And Deals #89

by Rachel Wait | This week’s round-up of top bargains includes 85% off books, the complete box set of James Bond for £90, 80% off footwear and holidays for under £200!

Seven seriously stingy money-saving tips

by Harvey Jones | Just how far are you willing to go to save money?

Current Discounts And Deals #88

by Rachel Wait | Fancy 75% off fashion, 80% of games, the entire Twilight book series for £7.99, and 50% off restaurant food and drink? Then look no further!

Current Discounts And Deals #87

by Rachel Wait | This week's bargains include half-price books and DVDs, 70% off clothes sales and 50% off ski breaks -  so should help you get 2009 off to a fantastic start!

Make Money From Your New Year’s Resolution!

by Jane Baker | Keeping your New Year’s resolution to quit smoking could save you 40% on your life insurance and nearly £40,000 on your mortgage. Alternatively, you could increase your pension by almost £134,000. Find out how...

20 Things You Can Get Free!

by Serena Cowdy | Free meals, free health and beauty stuff, free software….we’ve got it all. We even tell you how to get your hands on free money!

How To Get Fit For Less!

by Rachel Wait | Is 2009 the year you’re going to start a new fitness regime, but you don’t want to break the bank? Here are some top tips on how to exercise for less!