Shopping Around Archive

Published in December 2012

The best last minute Christmas presents!
by lovemoney staff | With Christmas right around the corner, we take a look at how to avoid picking up a last minute, panic buy present rip-off.
The best Secret Santa gifts
by lovemoney staff | We hunt down 30 Secret Santa presents within a budget to suit just about anyone you know.

Published in November 2012

The worst charity Christmas cards
by ReenaSewraz | The Charities Advisory Trust names and shames this year's charity Christmas card scrooges.
How to slash your supermarket delivery costs
by Alison Hunt | Love online shopping but hate paying for the privilege? Check out my top tips to get cheap or free delivery with Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Ocado and Waitrose.
The best home emergency cover
by Neil Faulkner | A look at both premium and budget home emergency cover that you can buy separately from home insurance.

Published in October 2012

Aldi vs Tesco vs Waitrose: which supermarket wins on price and taste?
by Simon Ward | Supermarkets are competing heavily on discounts and price matching, but taste also has to be part of the equation.
The cheapest photo printing websites
by Emma Lunn | Looking for a cheapest photo printing website to print off your photos online? Here's a round-up of the different online photo-printing websites and how much they cost.
BT and TalkTalk's YouView bundles compared
by Simon Ward | BT and TalkTalk have upped the ante in the battle of the big four by offering free YouView boxes with their latest broadband, phone and TV bundles. But what do they cost and how do they fare against the competition?

Published in September 2012

Eight ways to cut your vet bills
by Sue Hayward | Here are eight ways to cut the cost of your vet bills.
eSnipe: How to win more on eBay
by Rosalind Kent | If you are looking to increase your success when bidding on eBay, take a look at the options below and see if one suits you!
The best mobile phone and broadband reward schemes
by Simon Ward | Many companies are now trying to encourage loyalty by offering rewards. Here's a look at what mobile phone and broadband providers have to tempt us.

Published in August 2012

In-store credit: pros and cons
by Simon Ward | Spreading the cost of a big purchase can be useful, but be aware of the dangers.

Published in July 2012

How to have a dirt-cheap BBQ
by Simon Ward | You don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy a barbie this summer.

Published in June 2012

Eight cheap and thoughtful wedding gift ideas
by Serena Cowdy | Are you a soon-to-be wedding guest stuck for inspiration? Here are some good present ideas that won't break the budget.
Financial comparisons? We don't know what we are doing
by Harvey Jones | When it comes to picking a financial product, the majority of us don't actually know what we are doing.

Published in May 2012

OFT calls for major revamp of dentistry market
by John Fitzsimons | OFT investigation finds dentists charging for treatment we could get free on the NHS!
Tesco rebrands Value range
by ReenaSewraz | Could the new Everyday Value products bring us any closer to being proud to go basic and meet all our expectations at the same time?

Published in April 2012

Refurbished goods: get an iPad for under £240
by ReenaSewraz | Could buying refurbished electronics be a cheaper and safer way to get those `must have' items?
Banking gimmicks are no bad thing
by Robert Powell | Bonds with temporary bonus rates, current accounts with switching incentives: banks are frequently bashed for their gimmicky products. But would we really be better off without these deals?
How I learnt to love my bills
by Cliff D'Arcy | Cliff D'Arcy explains why he now can't wait for bills to drop on to his doormat.

Published in January 2012

eBook readers: Amazon Kindle vs. the rest
by Robert Powell | Which is the best value eBook reader: the Amazon Kindle, Kobo, Sony or iPad? Robert Powell reviews the electronic book line-up...
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