Ways to Save Money at Home
17/07/2008
With food, transport and mortgage costs rising it's more important than ever for families to save money. Here are a few tips to help you on your way.
1) Don't buy bottled water. It costs a bomb. Did you know that the tap water in the UK is up there amongst the cleanest in the world and you can drink it in complete safety? If you don't like the taste, you can always filter it.
2) Take in a lodger. Clear out the junk from your spare room, slap on a lick of paint and you've got a way of making a few hundred pounds extra a month.
3) Shop around for utilities. Loyalty is generally expensive. Chances are you can find a much better deal on your gas and electricity bills.
4) Downsize your car. Trading your car in for a cheaper vehicle can save you money, both on capital outlay and on running costs. As long as the new car gets you from A to B you'll enjoy the same result but for less cash.
5) Shop online. Goods are generally cheaper on the Internet than in-store as the retailers have fewer overheads. Additionally, there's a number of cashback sites that will enable you to earn extra money when you do your shopping online.
6) Stock up on freebies! There's a lot of free stuff out there just waiting to be claimed. Join your local Freecycle group for free household items and ask for free samples of products in stores.
1) Don't buy bottled water. It costs a bomb. Did you know that the tap water in the UK is up there amongst the cleanest in the world and you can drink it in complete safety? If you don't like the taste, you can always filter it.
2) Take in a lodger. Clear out the junk from your spare room, slap on a lick of paint and you've got a way of making a few hundred pounds extra a month.
3) Shop around for utilities. Loyalty is generally expensive. Chances are you can find a much better deal on your gas and electricity bills.
4) Downsize your car. Trading your car in for a cheaper vehicle can save you money, both on capital outlay and on running costs. As long as the new car gets you from A to B you'll enjoy the same result but for less cash.
5) Shop online. Goods are generally cheaper on the Internet than in-store as the retailers have fewer overheads. Additionally, there's a number of cashback sites that will enable you to earn extra money when you do your shopping online.
6) Stock up on freebies! There's a lot of free stuff out there just waiting to be claimed. Join your local Freecycle group for free household items and ask for free samples of products in stores.
