Tag Archives: frugal living

Top tips for a frugal Christmas

The days are getting shorter, the nights are drawing in and thoughts have turned to preparing for Christmas. Each year we put ourselves under enormous pressure to buy more and more expensive presents, trying to outdo one another. And each year the list of presents grows and grows. Continue reading

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October half term fun on a budget

It’s amazing how fast this year has flown by and I can’t believe that it’s October half term time already!

The trouble is that it’s much harder to keep the kids entertained in the colder months as well as stick to a budget.

So to give you a hand, we’ve made a list of ideas that you can use without breaking the bank. Continue reading

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6 tips to become a money savvy student

In light of this, the recent news that 753 of the “Inbetweener generation” (those aged 18-19 years old) contacted us to seek advice on how to deal their debt, and the release of our new free student debt guide, our very own part time student, Suzannah Evans, has compiled a list of money tips for students. Continue reading

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The web’s 7 deadly shopping sins

We’ve argued whether the internet is good at saving you money, but now, 7 ways that the web can cunningly make you spend more than you set out to. Continue reading

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You never forget how to ride a bike

In honour of Bike Week, we asked Jonathan, a keen mountain biker to write about one of his favourite hobbies. He tells us how it can save you pounds in more ways than one… Continue reading

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Twitter saves you money – or does it?

There have been arguments in the MoneyAware office this morning. Normally Pavan and I get on very well, but today we’ve had a heated debate about the benefits of being online, hooked up and connected to the social networks. Continue reading

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10 essential ways men can save money

After Pavan’s blog last week on how women can save money, I’m following up with another essential guide for saving cash, this time from the male perspective. Continue reading

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10 essential ways women can save money

We’re always thinking of new and inspiring ways to save money in the MoneyAware office. Whether it be having a fuddle* or avoiding the shops after work we’ve always got a thrifty eye out for saving a bob or two. Continue reading

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