During the past five years, residents of the UK have not seen sky-high rates of inflation, but this comes as cold comfort to families who are struggling to make ends meet. A combination of pay freezes, growing unemployment and underemployment, and increases in the price of food and utilities have conspired to make the average [...]
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British Families Feeling the Pinch
Posted in Insurance, Money Saving on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 12:17 by Jessica Haynes.
Buying Frozen Produces Significant Cost Savings
Posted in Money Saving on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 15:43 by Martyn Shaw.
A new study just released by Sheffield Hallam University has revealed that families choosing to buy frozen foods instead of their fresh equivalents can save a significant amount of money – up to several hundred pounds each year in some cases.
Pension Projections Grim for Younger Workers
Posted in Money Saving, Savings & Investments on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 10:50 by Martyn Shaw.
According to actuaries, pensions for workers in the private sector are likely to be far worse in the future than they are today. Those who are 60 can now expect a retirement income of about £21,000 on average, assuming they have been enrolled in an excellent pension scheme – one with defined benefits instead of [...]
Sainsbury’s Offers Price Match Vouchers
Posted in General, Money Saving on Thursday, October 13th, 2011 at 10:27 by Martyn Shaw.
Now that Tesco and Asda are offering lower prices on name-brand groceries, the Sainsbury’s chain has followed suit, offering vouchers that food customers can use to obtain, in effect, an eventual ‘price match’ that will apply to all name-brand groceries in their basket.
BT Announces Faster Broadband Speeds
Posted in Money Saving on Friday, October 7th, 2011 at 11:00 by Jessica Haynes.
Some households with BT broadband internet will soon see their speed allocations jump significantly, with 300 megabits per second speeds becoming standard to those homes whose connections to the network are forged through direct fibre-optic cables. These households are currently eligible for speeds about one-third as fast.
Preparing for More Utility Price Increases
Posted in General, Money Saving, Utilities on Friday, September 30th, 2011 at 14:15 by Jessica Haynes.
Many households have already absorbed increased costs in utilities, but can look forward to even more by the end of the year. If you are unsure just how much more your budget can stand in terms of higher costs for gas and electricity, now is the time to make some changes and find ways to keep those costs as low as possible.
Comparing Car Insurance Terms and Premiums
Posted in General, Insurance, Money Saving on Thursday, September 29th, 2011 at 11:27 by Martyn Shaw.
Buying a car is a heady experience that also comes with the practical task of securing adequate car insurance. In a time when money can be very tight, there is the need to do some comparison shopping between different insurance providers and find the car cover that offers the best possible protection while also keeping [...]
Making the Most of Food Shopping
Posted in General, Money Saving on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 at 09:50 by Jessica Haynes.
With reports indicating that inflation is eroding the ability of households to get as much value for their money even in comparison to a year ago, the need to pay close attention to food purchases is greater than ever.
Do you Have Enough Life Insurance?
Posted in General, Insurance, Money Saving on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 at 10:41 by Martyn Shaw.
A recent survey indicates that the majority of households in the UK do not have sufficient life insurance cover to aid in retiring end of life expenses.
Will Food Price Wars Benefit Your Household
Posted in General, Money Saving on Friday, September 23rd, 2011 at 10:46 by Martyn Shaw.
Word that retail giant Tesco is about to launch a full scale reduction in prices on food items has many consumers wondering what this will mean for food prices at other stores.
