Money saving tips and hacks

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Money saving tips and hacks

Simple ways to save money today

Even without the events of the past two years and the pressure they created on our finances, saving money has long been a priority for many of us. Though most of us want to save money, it’s sometimes difficult to know the best way to do so. Whether it’s sticking to a budget, repaying your short-term loans more quickly or putting cash into a savings account each month, knowing where to begin can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming.

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Money saving tips and hacks

How to minimise your energy bills in 2022

When it comes to household finances, energy bills are a major factor. The cost of our utilities are incredibly high, with recent hikes caused by shortages in production, conflict and transport limitations adding to the pressure on our wallets. Whether you want to know how to minimise your electric bills, your gas bills or your water bills, we are here to help. It’s never a good idea to take out payday loans to cover utility bills, so we’ve come up with some ways reduce the burden.

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Money saving tips and hacks

How to teach children about money

School is the right place for kids to learn about maths, English, science and socialisation, but parents play a major role in teaching their kids about money. And by money, we actually mean money management. This kind of learning starts at home, from a very young age and can set your child on the right or wrong path from the get-go.

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Money saving tips and hacks

How to sell online - making quick cash through online selling

There are a million reasons why you might want to start selling your unwanted stuff online. Whether you need some quick cash or you simply want to do something ethical with your old things – so you can feel better about buying new things – we have some great tips and tricks to help you sell online without too much hassle.

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Money saving tips and hacks

Does Halloween have to cost a fortune?

Over the past decade, Halloween has become something much bigger than it used to be in the UK. It seems we have added Halloween to our list of holidays that require mass participation and mass spending.

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Money saving tips and hacks

How to enjoy Valentine's Day on a budget

Since the day of chocolates and roses is almost approaching, how much attention should we all really be paying to the pressure to dig deeper into our wallets? Fancy jewelry, lavish bouquets or boxes of expensive chocolates are all sweet and lovely – but can they be pulled off on a budget? Moneyboat investigates!