Little things add up. Here are ten miniscule money saving tips which add up to an amount well worth saving:
- it’s best to have the recommended 170mm of loft insulation. If yours is less, double up for lower energy bills and a cosier home
- mix bargain basement wine with fruit squash and mineral water for long, delicious drinks that don’t make you fall over!
- switch your mobile or tablet off at night instead of leaving it on standby and save on charging-up costs
- line unlined curtains with old sheets for extra warmth
- buy a slow cooker and create hearty, low cost winter warming stews, soups and casseroles from leftover veg and cheap cuts of meat
- stick to 70mph on the motorway, avoid going faster and some say you’ll save as much as a litre of petrol for every 20 miles you drive
- stop buying ready meals
- seal your windows and doors so you’re snug and draught-free
- sign up for Skype and cut the cost of cosy chats right down to the bone
- change your mobile contract at least once a year, either by switching or asking your supplier to put you on the best tariff
- wash your own car with good old washing up liquid and hot water, using a bucket instead of a hose to save money on water
- wash your outer clothes when they look or smell mucky instead of dpoing it automatically after just one wear
- use half the amount of washing powder recommended on the pack and wash at 30C unless your clothes are filthy
- squeeze half the usual amount of toothpaste onto your brush
- park legally. Stash your car further away and walk instead of wasting cash on fines
- check your bank statements as soon as they some in and query anything that looks weird
- make sure your computer is secure with good quality, up to date anti-virus and malware protection
- eat meat-free meals two or three days a week
- ditch the mineral water – British tap water is lovely, especially when it’s chilled. And it often contains more minerals than mineral water
- look after your teeth!
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