Money Saving Tips Bargains And Freebies archive

Money Saving Tips Bargains And Freebies 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?

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.

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.

Make money from Christmas

by Jane Baker | Christmas can be a very expensive time of year. Find out seven ways to make extra cash during the festive season and beyond.

Don't be swayed by a free guarantee

by Henri May | The offer of a free guarantee may sound appealing. But do you actually get any extra protection?

The worst things about Christmas

by lovemoney staff | Sick of all the Christmas festivities already? Here are the worst things about 25 December...

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.

The best winter weather bargains

by Rosalind Kent | The weather is on the turn, so it's time to make sure you're prepared. We round up the best deals on de-icer, salt, shovels and warm clothes.

Shops launch sales in bid to rescue Christmas

by Simon Ward | A host of high street shops are slashing prices as their Christmas is "on a knife edge".

Why gift vouchers make a bad Christmas present

by Emma Lunn | Gift vouchers are a tried and tested present for those friends and family that are tough to buy for. But in the current climate, they aren't so smart.

18 good, cheap Christmas gift ideas

by Serena Cowdy | Don't know what to get your loved ones this Christmas? Here are 18 good, cheap Christmas gift ideas that should make their day without blowing your budget.

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!

Christmas gifts for people with hobbies

by Rosalind Kent | Stuck for something to buy for that difficult someone? Find out what their secret hobby is and never run out of inspiration again!

10 ways to look good for less this party season

by Serena Cowdy | Look gorgeous on a tight budget with our ten frugal tips.

Seven ways to make some Xmas money - fast!

by lovemoney staff | 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!

Cheap deals, bargains and voucher codes!

by lovemoney staff | We reveal 10 brilliant ways to find cheap deals, bargains and voucher codes online - and save yourself lots of money!

Big supermarkets under fire over `bargains'

by Simon Ward | The BBC's Panorama programme has revealed that the big supermarkets' pricing is not as clear as it seems. And we've got some more evidence that shows the price cuts aren't as huge as they'd like you to believe.

Uncover the secret Xmas shopping discounts

by Mark Adams | Major retailers are using Twitter and specialist online voucher sites to distribute money-off deals you won't find on the high street. We reveal where you can find them and uncover the best deals for Christmas.

Brilliant Christmas stocking and secret Santa gift ideas

by lovemoney staff | We hunt down 22 brilliant Christmas stocking and secret Santa gift ideas!

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!

Three cracking Christmas ideas

by Donna Ferguson | Three cracking Christmas ideas that will enable you to cut the cost of Christmas without anyone realising you're economising.

The best iPhone apps for Christmas shopping

by Rosalind Kent | Rosalind Kent reveals the best apps for shopping at Christmas.

Avoid these Christmas shopping blunders

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at how to avoid a festive nightmare when buying overseas this Christmas...

Published in November 2011

Last chance for Tesco Clubcard rail and Christmas deals

by Simon Ward | You only have until tomorrow to exchange your Clubcard vouchers to treble their value on rail travel and double their value on selected Tesco products. Here's what you need to do.

How to buy health and beauty products for less

by Emma Lunn | There's a new way to make sure you're getting the best deal on health, beauty and baby products.

Asda and Tesco kick off Christmas supermarket price war

by Simon Ward | Asda relaunches its Price Guarantee as Tesco extends its Big Price Drop to another 1,000 items.

EuroMillions to create 50 UK millionaires by Christmas

by Simon Ward | Today marks the start of EuroMillions' Millionaires' Month. But what are the odds of winning the UK Millionaires' Raffle?

Top 12 Christmas toys for less

by John Fitzsimons | Kid's toys can be surprisingly expensive. Find out where you can buy this year's must-haves at the cheapest prices.

The dangers of using Paypal

by Donna Ferguson | Is Paypal really the safer, easier way to pay online?

Free train travel for Tesco shoppers - but hurry!

by Donna Ferguson | Tesco is reducing the amount of free train travel you can get with Clubcard points - but there's a way around it if you act quickly...

Sneaky ways to save money at Amazon

by Alison Hunt | If you're about to start your online Christmas shopping at Amazon, check out these tips and get the most from your cash.

The 12 top toys for Xmas

by John Fitzsimons | These are the toys set to be this year's top sellers, and the best places to buy them!

Published in October 2011

Play the lottery for free!

by John Fitzsimons | You could make millions without having to hand over a penny!

20 spooktacular Halloween bargains!

by John Fitzsimons | From costumes to chocolate coffins, we've got your Halloween essentials covered!

Four things you need to know about shopping online

by Henri May | When dealing with virtual sellers, know the law before flexing your plastic.

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.

Seven things to do with a windfall

by Alison Hunt | Be it an inheritance, maturing bond, win on the lottery or just a generous gift, here are some great options for saving and investing a lump sum of £5,000.

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

Supermarkets fight back against voucher fraud

by Alison Hunt | Tesco and Sainsbury's have been clamping down on the fraudulent use of their vouchers - leaving some shoppers with a criminal record.

The sneaky way Tesco funds price drops

by Robert Powell | Tesco has made £500m of price cuts across 3,000 everyday products. But all these savings have to be funded somehow...

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?

Ten ways to make money in your lunch hour

by Lovemoney staff | Fancy some extra cash but don't have much spare time on your hands? Check out these top tips on how to make money in your lunch break.

MusicMagpie: the worst way to sell DVDs?

by John Fitzsimons | MusicMagpie allows you to sell off your unwanted DVDs, CDs and games quickly and easily. But does it pay as well as eBay or Amazon?

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...

12 great deals on family days out

by Serena Cowdy | We highlight the deals that should keep the whole family happy this summer.

Gadgets that save you money

by John Fitzsimons | Gadgets aren't just for messing around with - they can save you cash too!

Make the most of record gold prices

by Robert Powell | Gold prices have reached a record high. Robert Powell finds out why and investigates how you can make the most of this gold rush...

Moneysaving websites you've never heard of

by Serena Cowdy | We highlight seven innovative ways the web can save you money.

Take advantage of your boss's hidden bonuses

by Cliff D'Arcy | Here are seven simple ways to grab more from your employer!

Published in July 2011

Nine things you shouldn't keep in your wallet

by John Fitzsimons | Carrying these things with you at all times is just asking for trouble.

48 fabulous freebies

by Donna Ferguson | Here's a round-up of some fabulous freebies on offer nationwide right now!

Seven places to find emergency cash

by Serena Cowdy | In a financial fix? Here's a host of ways to find cash fast.

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!

Can you still make money on eBay?

by Rosalind Kent | eBay fees are being revamped, but how will it affect you?

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.

The clever new way to avoid counterfeit goods

by Emma Lunn | It can be very difficult to tell the difference between genuine and fake goods, but one new website will help you avoid shelling out on a shoddy counterfeit.

The best Father's Day bargains

by Rosalind Kent | We round up the best gifts and treats for dads of all ages ahead of Father's Day.

How to be a cashback king!

by Rosalind Kent | A simple tweak to your online shopping habits will give your bank balance a boost!

50 things you can get for £5 or less

by Rachel Wait | Find out how to get a great deal on meals out, gardening gear, books, health and beauty items, homewares and much more!

Get paid for walking into a shop!

by Robert Powell | Cashback and voucher site Quidco has launched a new mobile phone application that allows you to get paid for simply walking into a shop and telling them you're there...

Published in May 2011

The most recommended brands

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell reveals the brands that you trust the most...

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...

12 ways to make quick, easy cash

by Serena Cowdy | Need extra cash, but don't have time for a second job? Read on!

20 ways to get freebies

by Rachel Wait | Fancy getting hold of some free items? Here's where to look...

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

Make money in the sunshine!

by Rachel Wait | Summer's finally on its way, so follow our top tips to find out how you can make some extra money...

How to listen to free music

by John Fitzsimons | Spotify has slashed the amount of free music you can listen to. What are the alternatives?

15 fantastic freebies for spring!

by Rachel Wait | Find out how to get a free cocktail, a free photo book, free recipes, free Radox products, a free Taste card, free wedding invitations and much, much more!

Nine wacky ways to make money!

by Rachel Wait | Need some extra cash? Then check out these nine original ways to make money!

Ten ways to make money in your lunch hour!

by Rachel Wait | Fancy some extra cash but don't have much spare time on your hands? Check out Wait's top 10 tips on how to make money in your lunch break..

Tesco double Clubcard points are back!

by Robert Powell | If you're a Clubcard holder, you could be making huge savings after Tesco re-launched its Voucher Exchange scheme...

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....

Quit smoking and save £156,196

by Rachel Wait | Today is No Smoking Day. If you're a smoker, and someone offered you £156,196 to quit today, would you do it? Because that's how much you save by giving up...

Ten things you're wasting money on

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait reveals ten things you could be throwing away your money for...

£1.1bn of Lottery money goes unclaimed

by Rachel Wait | An average of £68m a year of Lottery money is left unclaimed. Here's how to ensure you don't miss out.

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...

The pros and cons of online supermarket shopping

by Rosalind Kent | Doing your shopping online can be cheaper and more efficient, but there are negatives to consider too.

15 fabulous freebies for February!

by Rachel Wait | Find out how to get free cinema tickets, a free eye test, a free haircut, free food and drink and much much more!

45 things you can get for £5 or less

by Rachel Wait | Whether you fancy getting your hands on a meal deal, clothes, cosmetics, DVDs, books, homewares or gardening gear, we've got it all for £5 or less!

Getting a mortgage is better than getting married

by Christina Jordan | Why more of us are buying our first home together before tying the knot.

The stingy guide to Valentine's Day!

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell hits the streets to find out whether you think Valentine's Day is just one big rip-off...

The worst ways to make money in 2011

by Rachel Wait | Need to make some extra money? Here's how NOT to do it...

What you're spending on Valentine's Day

by Robert Powell | Is Valentine's Day a rip-off? How much are you spending?

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...

Six silly shopping blunders we all make

by Rachel Wait | Believe it or not, there is a right and wrong way to shop. Here we highlight six of the biggest shopping blunders!