Saving on expenses:
MORTGAGE:
• Change mortgage before the fixed term expires by using a comparison site
• See if you can get cashback using Topcashback/Quidco to search via a comparison website
• Check whether paying fees you are getting a cheaper deal
• Once you have a quote then check Topcashback/Quidco to see if the company offers cashback if so, purchase mortgage bundle via the cashback website
• Put a diary date to remind you a few weeks before the fixed term of mortgage will expire to shop around again
GAS & ELECTRICITY:
• Change your tariff when it expires by using a comparison website
• See if you can get cashback using Topcashback/Quidco to search via a comparison website
• Once you have a quote then check Topcashback/Quidco to see if the company offers cashback if so, purchase gas & electricity bundle via the cashback website
• Put a diary date to remind you a few weeks before the tariff will expire to shop around again
• Switch lights off when not in use
• Use low energy lightbulbs
• Switch TV off rather than put it on standby
• Don't charge your mobile or any devices at night because you are paying to charge when not required
• Switch off plug sockets if not in use
• Don't leave gas running
• Put boiler on timer
• Bulk cook and freeze
• Put diswasher on when full
• Put washing load on when full
• Dry clothes outside rather than using tumble dryer
WATER:
• Look at whether a water metre will save you money
• Don't leave taps running when you don't require water
• Keep a jug of water in the fridge rather than let cold tap run
• Get children to have bath together
• Don't use a power shower as it uses more water
• Put diswasher on when full
• Put washing load on when full
HOME INSURANCE:
• Shop around for cheaper home insurance before it expires
• See if you can get cashback using Topcashback/Quidco to search via a comparison website
• Check you renewal quote and call them to see if they can do insurance for cheaper
• Once you have a quote then check Topcashback/Quidco to see if the company offers cashback if so, purchase insurance via the cashback website
• Make sure the quote includes emergency breakdown
• Put a diary date to remind you a few weeks before the insurance will expire to shop around again
TELEPHONE & BROADBAND:
• Change your telephone & broadband when it expires by using a comparison website or check renewal quote
• See if you can get cashback using Topcashback/Quidco to search via a comparison website
• Once you have a quote then check Topcashback/Quidco to see if the company offers cashback if so, purchase bundle via the cashback website
• Put a diary date to remind you a few weeks before the tariff will expire to shop around
• No need for Netflix subscription
TV LICENCE:
• Pay by direct debit instalments to ease the pressure of payment
COUNCIL TAX:
• Challenge Council tax band if you think it is incorrect
• Pay by direct debit instalments to ease the pressure of paying
GROCERY SHOPPING:
• Shop late at night for reduction
• Don't go shopping whilst you are hungry
• Do a meal plan before you go shopping so you know what to buy however, be flexible of anything is on offer
• Do a shopping list
• Bulk cook and freeze
• Take tea or coffee from home whilst travelling to work or out and about
• Take soft drinks in a bottle
• Take snacks when out of house to avoid spending money
• Make sandwiches for work
• Check out website www.approvedfood.com for snacks that are close to their sell by date
• Check out prices per 100 ml via mysupermarket.co.uk for branded products including cleaning products
• Only buy toiletries when you are nearly finishing old product, don't bulk buy
• Finish old toiletry products before you buy stuff you don't need
• Try and find voucher codes if shopping online
• Use coupons if you have any
CAR:
• Check petrol prices website for the cheapest petrol/diesel
• Don't use car if you are going less than a mile up the road
• Let the car cruise and don't put your foot on the gas pedal a lot to optimise mpg
• Don't brake much, let the car coast instead
• Don't fill the boot with stuff because this will make you burn more fuel
• Don't open the windows when driving because it uses more fuel
• Try not to use air com because it uses fuel
• Do get a car which is efficient and has high mpg
• Shop around for cheaper car insurance before it expires
• Check you renewal quote and call them to see if they can do insurance for cheaper
• See if you can get cashback using Topcashback/Quidco to search via a comparison website
• Once you have a quote then check Topcashback/Quidco to see if the company offers cashback if so, purchase car insurance via the cashback website
• Put a diary date to remind you a few weeks before the insurance will expire to shop around again
• Get MOT/Service done from a reputable garage or a Council garage because they will not fail your MOT and they don't make profit from doing work
• Clean car outside and inside yourself
CHILDREN:
• Borrow second hand things
• Buy second hand things I.e. Mum2mum market
• If family want to help with childcare let them as it will save you money
• Sell clothes that have gone small
• Sell old toys
• Breastfeed rather than formula feed
• Use reusable nappies if possible instead of disposable
• Use cotton buds and water instead of wipes
• Batch cook baby food and freeze
LIFE INSURANCE:
• Shop around for cheaper car insurance before it expires
• See if you can get cashback using Topcashback/Quidco to search via a comparison website
• Once you have a quote then check Topcashback/Quidco to see if the company offers cashback if so, purchase insurance via the cashback website
MOBILE:
• Shop around for cheaper mobile tariffs before it expires
• See if you can get cashback using Topcashback/Quidco to search via a comparison website
• Call your current provider to see if they can do a tariff for cheaper than what you have found via the comparison site
• Once you have a quote then check Topcashback/Quidco to see if the company offers cashback if so, purchase mobile tariff via the cashback website
• any other incentives to join I.e. Voucher card, gadgets etc
BANK ACCOUNTS:
• Can you change your account to get some money from the bank
• Make sure you don't go into your overdraft causing you to be charged
• Check your direct debits to make sure you don't have any unnecessary expenses
• Does the current account offer any incentives i.e. Breakdown cover, mobile/gadget insurance, extended warranty, travel insurance
• Put a diary reminder before a savings account expires
• Compare savings accounts using comparison websites
• Check Topcashback/quidco if you can get cashback for opening the account
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
• Is it included in your bank account
• Shop around using a comparison site
• Check Topcashback/Quidco if you can get some cashback
CURRENCY EXCHANGE:
• Shop around using a comparison site
• Check Topcashback/Quidco if you can get some cashback
BEAUTY:
• Do threading yourself
• use Groupon of Wahanda for cheap haircuts and colour
• Use Groupon or Wahanda for pampering
GIFTS:
• Re-gift unwanted presents
• Always purchase via Topcashback or Quidco
• Look at voucher codes online
OTHER:
• Don't buy newspapers/magazines
• Record all expenses to see if there is anything you can reduce
• Try not to eat out at restaurants too much
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