Not so long ago we posted some tips on avoiding huge energy bills, and if you found that interesting, you’ll love a new post on MoneyMagpie which goes into much more depth about how you can make savings on energy with insulation throughout the home.
Month: October 2009
Confused about ISAs? Here’s 10 Facts You Need To Know
Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) should be an integral part of your savings strategy, but there tends to be quite a bit of confusion about what they are and their benefits. LoveMoney gives the truth about 10 ISA myths.
Don’t Let The Postal Strike Cost You Money
Royal Mail workers are planning a national postal strike at the end of this week (Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd October), and as well as the disruption this could cause, there’s also a chance it could cost some people money.
How To Value Your Gold
Whilst the Money4Gold saga continues to play out, here are some details on how you can work out the value of your gold yourself. Grab your calculator.
Protect Your Identity: Online & Offline
This week is National Indentity Fraud Protection Week, a “nationwide effort to help in the battle against identity fraud”, and the official website has a load of tips to help both individuals and businesses avoid getting scammed by fraudsters, both online and offline.
Watch TV Online For Free
There’s a new option if you want to watch TV for free online. TVCatchup provides online access to around 40 channels, including the main terrestrial channels.
Would Your Habits Change If You Had To Publish Your Spending?
Adam over at ManVsDebt has taken the extreme measure of publicly sharing all of his and his partner’s finances on his blog, including all of his spending, in an attempt to help him stick to a budget. How would your spending change if you had to show everyone where all your money went?
Britain Now Less Financially Stable Than Nigeria
The World Economic Forum ranked 55 economies in order of their financial stability, with Britain coming out 37th, followed by the U.S. in 38th.
How To Guard Against Rising Energy Bills
There has been a warning from the energy regulator Ofgem that average household energy bills could reach as much as £2,000 by 2016 which represents a massive 60% increase in just 7 years, and prices have already doubled in the last 5 years. What can you do to minimise the effects of these price rises?
50 Ways To Save Cash
Just a quick post to point you to The Telegraph, which has recently published 50 ways to save cash, courtesy of consumer group Which?.