Category: Saving Money

Saving Money

Saving money with the Epson EcoTank Printer

If you’re after a printer that is ultra-low cost and hassle-free then look no further! For today’s blog post I will be partnering with Epson to review one of their printers from their EcoTank series. The particular model I will be reviewing is the ET-2650. What is an EcoTank Printer? EcoTank is the name of a range of printer’s sold by Epson that are all built with an ultra-high-capacity ink tank system, that completely removes the

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Food

Why winter could see you saving more money on food

Food is a necessity for all of us. It can be something that seems to eat up (if you’ll excuse the pun) a weekly budget in a matter of moments. Food items can vary wildly in price. Depending on where you shop, what part of the country you live in, and what you buy each week. Steering clear of buying branded food items and shopping at places like M&S Foodhall and Waitrose is a good

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Saving Money

Preparing for a Mortgage In 2019

I have never been one to think that paying rent is a waste of money – after all, it is one fixed fee to provide a roof over our heads, however, 2019 is the year that Tony and I look to buy a house together. Our situation is a little bit different to most people’s because we are directors of a limited company we need to wait until the end of our second year of

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Make Money

TopCashBack Giveaways: All Clues And Answers for Travel Treats 2019

Looking for the clues and answers to TopCashback Mega Treats 2020? Click here. Earning cashback on your spending is a great way to boost your income, and TopCashBack often run giveaways to help you to boost your cashback earnings. This time TopCashBack are back with TopCashBack Travel Treats. Keep reading for the TopCashBack clues and TopCashBack answers for the TopCashBack Travel Treats giveaway. How does TopCashBack Travel Treats work? TopCashBack Travel Treats is TopCashBack’s latest giveaway (TopCashBack

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Saving Money

How We Paid Off £15,000 Worth Of Credit Card Debt

Despite being debt free for a few years now, I realised that I have never written about how we got into £15,000 worth of credit card debt, and more importantly, how we paid £15,000 worth of credit card dept off. Getting into debt Getting into debt in the first place was a combination of just not having enough money for our outgoings but also a bit of frivolous spending. As soon as I got my

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5 ways to work out on a budget
Saving Money

5 ways to work out on a budget

The average gym membership costs £30-£50 a month, with many memberships costing even more than this. Chuck in a weekly yoga class on top of that, and you’re looking at nearly £100 a month! At these prices, and with 1 in 7 people paying for a gym membership, this is sure one lucrative industry. Working out doesn’t have to cost you hundreds of pounds a year though, luckily there are some thrifty alternatives so that

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Saving Money

10 Frugal household tips our grandparents used to save money

Most of our grandparents will have lived through times of austerity. Most notably WWII where basic necessities could be hard to come by at times. It is no surprise that grandparents always seem to have frugal household tricks to save money and live more simply. Here are some frugal household tips our grandparents used which stand the test of time and will save you money today. After all, grandma knows best! 1. Hot water bottles

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Make Money

Mercari is Closing – What You Need To Know

I recently found of the sad news that online selling app Mecari will be closing in the UK in early 2019. If you’re a member of Mercari read on to find out what you’ll need to do going forward. What is Mercari? Mercari is described as “a hassle-free and secure way to buy and sell items straight from your mobile device or tablet.” In other words, Mercari is a mobile app which allows people to buy and

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10 Thrifty Ways to Bring Hygge into your Home-2
Saving Money

10 Thrifty Ways to Bring Hygge into your Home

Hygge (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish concept that is notoriously difficult to define in the English language. The Oxford Dictionary defines the word as: a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture). Essentially, it is a cosy feeling or quality that many of us aspire to achieve in our own homes, both for ourselves and for any guests that come

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Saving Money

The Perfect Gift For The Person Who Has Everything

We all have them. Those people who are impossible to buy for. Whether it is birthdays, Christmas or other special occassions, finding the perfect gift for them fills us with dread. Today I want to share the best gift you can get someone who already has everything or you can visit shop virtual event boxes online for more tips and ideas. The gift looks really simple. It consists of a calendar and 12 envelopes. However

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Christmas

The ultimate guide to building a thrifty Christmas food hamper

A food hamper is always a wonderful Christmas gift idea for a loved one or as a treat yo self gift. You can tailor the hamper to include their favourite treats, and create themes and colour schemes should you wish to. The only trouble with building a Christmas food hamper can be the price. The cost of a food hamper can easily snowball due to the fact that you pick up bits and pieces on

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Saving Money

How to Save Money in the Office

A lot of us bloggers work from home and the costs of running your own business can very quickly start adding up. Especially when it comes to all your office supplies. I’m here today to share 5 ways you can save money on your office supplies. 1. Cancel recurring subscriptions When starting up your business, it’s inevitable you’ll end up outsourcing work either to freelancers or to software. A great way to save money is

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Saving Money

Get £50 plus save money on your energy tariff with the Family Saver Club

Energy bills continue to rise in prices over the year and this expense can easily add up over time, especially during the colder winter months. I am always on the lookout for a new way to save money on my energy bills and today I have a great one for you! Not only can you earn money from it, but you can also get yourself £50 credit for switching. If you’re finding your energy bill

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Saving Money

10 Purrfect Gift Ideas for a Crazy Cat Lady (or Man)

Today’s blog post has been kindly written by my husband, Tony from Thrifty Husband. We all know that we are a pair of crazy cat people…so he’s come up with a purrfect gift guide for cat lovers. Over to Tony… Do you know someone within your life that might like cats more than they do people? Trust me there are actually more people out there that enjoy their pets more than other people. But are

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How to set a budget and stick to it
Budgeting

How to set a budget and stick to it

Budgeting. It’s the first step to nailing your personal finance situation, reaching your savings goals and living a debt-free lifestyle. Budgeting can help make you feel more in control and more secure which means it’s definitely something to consider if you’ve never tried setting a budget before. If you’ve already tried budgeting, but it hasn’t worked out, I’ve got a load of ideas to help you stick to a budget plan like never before. So-

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How your old clothes can make you money WITHOUT eBay
Bargain

How your old clothes can make you money WITHOUT eBay

Most of us are guilty of hoarding a few too many items in our wardrobes. Often, clothing will hang around for years before we finally get rid of it- maybe because it cost a lot when new, you’re saving it for that fancy dress party, or maybe you’re keeping it for sentiment. Everyone has their own reasons for why they struggle to close the wardrobe door, but if you’re due a clear out, it might

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