‘General’ Category

Keeping Your Holiday Spending in Check

Posted in General, Money Saving on Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 at 10:11 by Martyn Shaw.

Going away on holiday is something many people look forward to each year. For many households, planning the finances for the holiday is essential, especially when there is very little room in the budget for this type of activity.

Securing the Greatest Value at the Grocery Store

Posted in General, Money Saving on Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 at 11:37 by Jessica Haynes.

Many consumers have noticed a trend with some of their favourite food brands. While the prices may be the same, the quantity has been reduced slightly.

The Gift Experience

Posted in General, Money Saving on Monday, September 19th, 2011 at 12:21 by Martyn Shaw.

Gift giving can be a bit of a challenge, particularly in this day and age when everyone seems to have the latest in electronics, home goods and fashion apparel.  Online shopping makes it easy to buy the items of our dreams at discounted prices.  However, where does that leave the gift giver?  I know each [...]

Electricity and Gas Prices Increasing

Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Friday, September 16th, 2011 at 10:34 by Martyn Shaw.

As more providers of gas and electricity increase rates, households face the task of determining how to manage those costs more effectively.

Providing for Your End of Life Expenses

Posted in General, Insurance, Money Saving on Thursday, September 15th, 2011 at 09:48 by Jessica Haynes.

While many consumers do not like to think about it, the fact is that at some point everyone will pass away.

Dealing With Increases in Utility Costs

Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 at 09:47 by Jessica Haynes.

According to data released by the Office for National Statistics, household utilities can be expected to continue increasing.

Managing the Cost of Car Insurance

Posted in General, Insurance, Money Saving on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 at 09:38 by Martyn Shaw.

With speculation that government intervention into the application of injury referral fees could have a direct impact on the premiums motorists pay for car insurance, now may be a good time to look a little closer at your current insurance cover.

Are you Neglecting Your Pension?

Posted in General, Money Saving on Friday, September 9th, 2011 at 09:39 by Martyn Shaw.

According to data released by the Office of National Statistics, the number of employees who are eligible to contribute to a pension plan but choose not to do so is increasing.

Positioning Your Finances for the Rest of the Year

Posted in General, Money Saving on Thursday, September 8th, 2011 at 10:05 by Jessica Haynes.

With summer drawing to a close, holidays are over and the time to evaluate household budgets and finances for the remainder of the year has arrived.

Saving Money on the Essentials

Posted in General, Money Saving on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 at 09:19 by Martyn Shaw.

Even as many households seek to economise by reducing consumption of non-essential items in the budget, others are looking for ways to also save some money on the necessities.