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Not only do I not have any savings now but I’ve never had any (Picture: Samantha Priestly) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Watching the morning news on TV one morning last week, I was stopped mid-spoonful of cereal when a report came on about savings. According […]
18 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Restaurant tipping rules are quietly changing — and service charges could rise to 20%
Service charges are quietly changing in restaurants (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Name something more British than the awkward moment when one person wants to contest the service charge at dinner and the other just wants to pay the bill and skedaddle The […]
15 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Unexpected supermarket is home to ‘best value’ meal deal in the UK
There are many meal deals available across the UK, but some are better value than others (Picture: Getty Images) If you didn’t have time to pack lunch before work, you might find yourself grabbing a meal deal from the shop when midday rolls around. And while the likes of Tesco and Sainsbury’s offer a main, […]
13 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
If you’re struggling to save money the ’50/30/20′ rule could help you budget
Desperate to save money but don’t know where to start? The 50/30/20 rule should be on your radar (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Everyone’s financial situation is different, meaning everyone’s saving goals will be different. While some might send regular instalments into an […]
12 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Which high street coffee shop has the best value loyalty card scheme?
Find out which of your favourite chains offers the best value for money… (Picture: Metro) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. High street coffee shop loyalty schemes are 10 a penny, and you may find that you end up with an abundance of loyalty cards weighing down […]
11 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Map reveals the UK loan hotspots where people borrow the most money
Debt consolidation is the most common reason for borrowing (Picture: Getty Images) Searches for the term ‘I need a loan’ surged by 35% in the past three months, reflecting a growing reliance on borrowing to navigate financial challenges. This is evidenced by the latest Pepper Money lending study, which found that more than half of Brits saw a […]
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Brits could save £868,000,000 a year with these kitchen cupboard cleaning swaps
How much money are you wasting? (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. A limescale remover here, an oven cleaner there, and before you know it, you’ve got a kitchen cupboard full of cleaning products gathering dust. As a nation, we’re so addicted to throwing […]
Confused as to what the whole National Insurance thing entails? We’ve got you (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Whilst it may not be the most exciting birthday present, UK residents typically receive their National Insurance number shortly before they turn 16. This usually […]
10 May, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Energy suppliers to refund households £7,000,000 after overcharging customers
Suppliers have agreed to issue refunds (Picture: AFP) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Ten energy suppliers are paying customers £7 million in refunds after overcharging them for five years. More than 34,000 customers across the UK with at least two electricity meters in the property overpaid […]