Shopping online has really taken off  lately.  Many households up and down the country are going online to their weekly shop at the large Supermarkets such as Tesco’s,  Sainsbury’s or Asda, or purchasing larger products such as Televisions, and Washing machines right down to services such as Holidays, air fares, concert tickets, and products such as Loans and Insurance.  In fact pretty... 

This winter, we could be in for a long cold snap. Just like last year.  Many households up and down the country are already experiencing financial hardship, and just as the cost of heating our homes is increasing thanks to the double digit price increases announced by the energy companies, many more families will be forced to make the choice to either heat or eat. There are a few things that we can... 

Many of us are now used to paying for our household bills by Direct debit, and we know the benefits that this has brought to many households up and down the country.  However many families can save more time and  money if they switch to paperless billing. Paperless billing is exactly what it says.  Instead of a utility company posting out a quarterly bill to your household, you simply log onto their... 

We are all aware that how we live our lives has an impact on the planet.  There is a massive push from all sections of society, from Government down to charities who all advise us to reduce, reuse and recycle.  It’s good for the environment, but it is also good for the pound in your pocket. Gone are the days when we thought that going green evoked images of people transforming their gardens... 

We all know that the price of electricity and gas is due to go up this autumn, and for many households this increase will throw thousands of households into fuel poverty.  However for those on benefits or have a low income help is available to save you money heating your home this winter. Unfortunately it can be a bit of a mine field in discovering were these grants are, as they are not all provided... 

The bad news on the high street is that Inflation is continuing to increase.  Gas and Electricity prices are due to rise later in the year.  For many however  wages  have failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living.  As a result, many households up and down the country will be forced to look at what they are spending their money on, and look at ways to spend smarter so that they maximise... 

We are all looking at way to cut down on our spending, and save money.  However many of us can save even more money just by the way we pay our Bills. Direct Debit has been about for a number of years now, and millions of households up and down the country  have benefited from massive discounts on their energy and telecommunications bills simply by switching to Direct Debit payment. What is Direct... 

We all know that money is tight at the moment, prices are rising across the board on practically every product sold on the supermarket shelf.  Every home in the land is feeling the pinch, and with government cutbacks in the pipeline, many will face redundancy directly in the public sector, or as a result of public sector cuts in spending.  However given the so called gloomy picture painted, there... 

Gone are the days when there was little choice of Internet Service Providers. Now there are hundreds of providers out there competing for our business, and trying to sign us up for deals, all claiming they are good for your pocket.  Many of these ISP’s (Internet Service Providers) will also try and sign you up as your land line provider, offering both services together.  However you are free... 

British banks today lost a High Court ruling when the Judge declared that the banks must look retrospectively into how they sold Payment Protection Insurance on loans, credit cards and mortgages.  The ruling, which could potentially cost the banking sector up to £4.5 Billion pounds as a result.  Naturally the banking sector is reeling from the ruling, with the British Bankers Association saying ... 

Times are tough for many people.  Unemployment is rising, VAT has increased, and the the continual spiraling or fuel prices is having its impact on households.  So with many facing real financial pressure, there are a few things that you can do save some money. A Budget Just as Governments and every organisation looks at its income and expenditure, so should you. Firstly, look at what you are spending... 

We have all heard of the term fuel poverty, however very few of us know what it is.  The UK Government defines fuel poverty as housholds that spends more than 10% of their income on heating their home to a comfortable level.  Practically every Government in the past 10 years has promised to eradicate fuel poverty.  In the UK this has been a growing problem, and its unlikely that things will get...