Household & Family

Household & Family
What the ONS Family Spending Survey Reveals

The 2016 review by the Office for National Statistics of family expenditure is revealing. Is your family typical? Do you spend money in the same way?...

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Alex Hartley 2nd April, 2017
Borrow what you need – don’t buy it!

Why do we buy so many things? Especially when so much goes unused. Instead here are clever ways of borrowing everything you need - cars, clothes, tools, etc...

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Alex Hartley 29th March, 2017
Cutting the cost of your utility bills the smart way

The average spend per year by a UK house hold on energy, TV entertainment & internet is approximately £2500! Here's how to slash this cost considerably....

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Alex Hartley 25th March, 2017
UK holiday hotspots for 2017

The UK's looking very attractive for a holiday this year with exchange rates against us and a squeeze on incomes. But don't worry, there's lots of choice....

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Alex Hartley 21st March, 2017
Squirrel away your acorns to save £60,000 before you’re 40

If you budget wisely you can spend less than you earn. You should save the rest and benefit from the interest to start growing your wealth. Here's how....

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Oliver Jones 15th March, 2017
Fun ways to make saving easy

Most of us spend more than we earn. Most of us are not saving for our old age. To avoid a crisis we need to change our spending habits while there is time....

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Amanda Gillam 10th March, 2017
Is the Rise of Consumer Borrowing storing up problems for the future?

Consumer borrowing continues to rise while interest rates remain low. But could you manage your debt repayments if interest rates started to rise?...

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Oliver Jones 24th February, 2017
Can you really afford the cost of owning a pet dog?

Did you know that the cost of owning a pet dog over its lifetime is around £17,000? Probably £1000 to £1500 p.a. Where does the money go?...

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Alex Hartley 8th February, 2017
How to strike the best deal with your mobile phone contract

It is highly likely you are paying too much for your mobile phone contract. Most people are! Consumers waste £5bn per year. Here's how to cut your costs now...

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Alex Hartley 30th January, 2017
Save loads by using Voucher, Discount and Cashback websites

Shopping online? Then get the best deals possible by taking advantage of voucher, discount and cashback websites. Save £00s per year for little effort!...

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Alex Hartley 26th January, 2017
A buyer’s guide to gym membership

Gym membership sounds great, but be wary of joining fees & contract small print. Use our guide to see how to pump iron without having your wallet pumped for cas...

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Alex Hartley 18th January, 2017
How to get your Council Tax reduced

Council tax is likely to be one of the largest household costs you face. But you could be overpaying! Here are our tips of getting your council tax reduced....

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Oliver Jones 8th January, 2017

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