Money Saving Tips Archive

Published in December 2011

Free 2012 calendar to help you save money
by lovemoney staff | Looking to make 2012 the year to save money? Find out how to save from January through to December...
Three awful money products to avoid in 2012
by Neil Faulkner | Avoid these three naff deals and your money will be much healthier!
The five worst companies of 2011
by Emma Lunn | Most of us have gripes and groans about companies. But which firms can be declared the worst offenders of 2011?
Swap your unwanted Xmas presents online!
by lovemoney staff | If you've ended up with a pile of presents you really don’t want this Christmas, don’t worry! Help is at hand…
Make money this New Year's Eve
by Serena Cowdy | Start 2012 as you mean to go on - make cash as well as resolutions this New Year’s Eve.
The frugal guide to gyms
by Emma Lunn | How to make sure you lose pounds at the gym - but not from your pocket!
Xtreme Xmas money saving tips
by Harvey Jones | Harvey Jones gives Scrooge a run for this money with these seriously stingy Christmas money saving tips. Not for the faint-hearted....
Have a cheap New Year's Eve
by Neil Faulkner | Here are some very cheap ideas for ringing in the New Year without the usual anticlimax.
Six steps to a stingy Christmas
by lovemoney staff | If you’re trying to cut the cost of Christmas, here’s how to be ultra stingy.
Top 10 cheap Christmas activities for kids!
by Alison Hunt | Have fun with the kids on a budget - find out how they can make decorations, knit teddy bears, make gifts such as chocolate truffles, or even visit Father Christmas (and receive a gift) for free!
20 ways to have a cheap Christmas 2011
by Serena Cowdy | If you need to have a frugal Xmas, don't panic. Here are 20 frugal festive tips to keep you going and help you to have a cheap Christmas 2011!
10 ways to look good for less this party season
by Serena Cowdy | Look gorgeous on a tight budget with our ten frugal tips.
Get free Christmas cards, gifts, music, animations and more!
by Alison Hunt | Think nothing in life is free? Then check out how you can send free Christmas cards, listen to free Christmas music, give free Christmas gifts and much more!
Five fantastic homemade Christmas gifts
by Amy Davies | Find out how to make five fantastic homemade Christmas gifts, each for less than a fiver. Kirstie Allsopp, eat your heart out!
The best apps for shopping
by Rosalind Kent | Rosalind Kent reveals the best apps for shopping at Christmas.

Published in November 2011

Money Saving Tips For Fireworks Night
by Chiara Cavaglieri | Here are some money saving tips to make sure your bonfire night goes with a bang.

Published in October 2011

Half term activities for the kids!
by Alison Hunt | Find out how to keep the kids entertained this half term.
How to have a cheap Halloween
by lovemoney staff | Are the kids already on your case about Hallowe’en? Here’s how you can celebrate the pagan festival for less.
Cut the cost of a healthy mouth!
by John Fitzsimons | As the OFT opens an investigation into the costs of the dental market, we look at ways to ensure you don’t pay through the nose for healthy teeth!

Published in September 2011

The dangers of group-buying websites
by Serena Cowdy | Group-buying websites can help you make huge savings. However, some of the deals on them have been found to be misleading and to offer poor value for money. So are they really worth using?

Published in August 2011

45 things you can get for £5 or less
by Rachel Wait | Find out how to get your hands on clothing, homewares, books, games, DVDs, gardening gear and much more for a fiver or less!
Ten things you should never pay full price for
by Rachel Wait | If you hate paying full price for these items, here’s how to avoid it...
Money saving tips for students
by Donna Ferguson | How to save money on nights out, books, computers, food, travel and other useful stuff!
Gadgets that save you money
by John Fitzsimons | Gadgets aren't just for messing around with - they can save you cash too!
Moneysaving websites you’ve never heard of
by Serena Cowdy | We highlight seven innovative ways the web can save you money.

Published in July 2011

Being single costs you £5,000 extra a year
by Robert Powell | The cost of living the single life has risen to over £5,000 more than the same costs for sharing couples...
Six ways your neighbour can save you money
by Rachel Wait | Getting to know your neighbours can help you to save the pennies!

Published in June 2011

How to cut the cost of theme parks!
by Rosalind Kent | Enjoying a rollercoaster or three is getting ever more expensive, but following these tips will help you avoid spending a fortune.
How to be a cashback king!
by Rosalind Kent | A simple tweak to your online shopping habits will give your bank balance a boost!

Published in May 2011

The top secret discounts for couples
by Emma Roberts | Emma Roberts reveals how you can treat yourself and your other half to a delightfully discounted date.
Ten things you should never believe
by Rachel Wait | You could be losing out if you believe any of the following...
Have a hay fever-free summer for less!
by Rachel Wait | Get the lowdown on how to save money on your hay fever medication...

Published in April 2011

10 things you should never buy new
by Donna Ferguson | Donna Ferguson explains why you should never, ever buy this stuff new - and how to get it secondhand or free instead!

Published in March 2011

Save money on your health care
by Rachel Wait | Are you paying the price for staying healthy? Here are some top tips to help reduce the cost of your health bills…
Are you too frugal for your own good?
by Harvey Jones | Harvey Jones reveals 12 signs you may have taken frugality too far....
Ten things you’re wasting money on
by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait reveals ten things you could be throwing away your money for...

Published in February 2011

Seven things you should always buy used
by Robert Powell | Robert Powell reveals how you can save money by always buying these seven things used...
Seven things you should never buy online
by Donna Ferguson | It’s usually cheaper to shop online, but buy these seven things online and you'll lose money!
How to win the lottery...twice!
by Cliff D'Arcy | Hitting the jackpot more than once is more common than you'd think...
My 11 favourite money-saving websites
by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy rounds up the websites that could save you a small fortune.
Seven ways to make money from Valentine’s Day
by Rachel Wait | Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. But if you’re not planning to celebrate it, why not make money from it instead?
20 ways to get luxuries for less!
by Serena Cowdy | We show you how to get the best things in life on a frugal budget!
Make money from mystery shopping and online surveys
by Rosalind Kent | Rosalind Kent investigates whether you can make good money from mystery shopping and online surveys...

Published in January 2011

Why a hug is better than a gift
by Harvey Jones | Harvey Jones explains why many of us would prefer to receive a hug than an expensive gift…
Seven days as a stingy git
by Harvey Jones | Find out how Harvey Jones got on when he spent a week on a very strict budget!
The best websites for music lovers
by Rachel Wait | Find out where to get the best deals for music downloads as well as live gigs!
The 2011 bargain calendar
by Serena Cowdy | We highlight the best deals and bargains - for the next 365 days!
Shop online and save £££
by Rachel Wait | Using the internet to shop for pretty much anything can soon see the savings stack up!
5 ways to profit from your leisure time
by Malcolm Wheatley | The right leisure activities don't just cost less, they also put your time to profitable use.
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