Dizzy Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Like the title says..... Has anyone got any money saving tips, hints and advice to share. I'm on a mission and with costs of everything rising there must be loads of ways to save money apart from the obvious. The first person to simply say 'stop spending it' gets a green - reputation mark What started my mission was my other half's bank statement ... AA membership renewal went our last month he grumbled as usual and end of it. Not much dearer than other years he said but like I say I am on a mission. Result.... I just got hom a £60 refund. Told him I could but he didn't believe me 1 point to Dizzy. Then came our caravan insurance. We started paying £24 a month 7 years ago and it's now £34. Not a huge increase said other half but then again they give you the monthly charge so it doesn't seem big does it One phone call and insuarnce now £11.50 a month for a far better level of insurance and additional benefits. 2 points to Dizzy So any other ideas of how to save money apart from the blindingly obvious such as shopping around. I need 10 points by the end of the week Off to google now and if I find any I'll let you know too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 bloody hell...too late I clicked 'post'. I'll get all the rugby lot on here now talking about racism and balls Gary/Admin can you please correct the spelling in my title again please... I really must check my more carefully now that we can't edit our own titles. What a muppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Pay for shopping in cash whenever possible, don't use your debit card, nothing makes you rein in un-necessary spending like seeing the hard cash you had at the start of the week dwindle before your eyes! If you're going to the local shop for a pint of milk or a loaf of bread, just take enough money for what you're going for. No room for impulse buying then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 ELECTRICITY!!!! We have been here before. Do something about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Now that's a really good idea and you are so right Inky and I'll definately try that one.... I popped to the village today for hay fever tablets and some rice. I spent ages getting the best deal on the tablets (cheaper make but exactly the same ingredients as the dearer ones and also buy one get one free) Savings again. Then I went into the co-op for rice and bought a load of other stuff I didn't really need £23 in total... paid for with swith card as usual. Cash only... brilliant idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 ELECTRICITY!!!! We have been here before. Do something about it. Very constructive Peter... I said apart from the blummin' obvious. There's already a couple of topics about elec anyway so keep that over there please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hobbies. I find tht when I'm interested in something - say poetry or any task in hand - I have no wish to go out so much, and obviously spend less. The same applies when I'm ill, but not recommending that, but it's a like principle. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Very constructive Peter... I said apart from the blummin' obvious. There's already a couple of topics about elec anyway so keep that over there please You have to start with the obvious as they are normally the most costly. Did you know that a 4 pint can be 50p cheaper at Farmfoods and Lidls and that you can freeze it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 bloody hell...too late I clicked 'post'. I'll get all the rugby lot on here now talking about racism and balls Gary/Admin can you please correct the spelling in my title again please... I really must check my more carefully now that we can't edit our own titles. What a muppet You need to use the full edit facility - do you not see that? Also Utility Warehouse - you will save money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlady54 Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Any utilities, insurances etc, tell them you are thinking of leaving them because you can't really afford it and what can they offer? They will often come up with a good deal to keep you. If you don't ask you don't get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Turn the Electricity off and walk round with a miners hat on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 You need to use the full edit facility - do you not see that? I do now... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Good chart on here which shows the average electricity consumption of things which are left on STANDBY. Doesn't really apply to our house as we never really leave things plugged in but may be uselful for others. Maybe I should turn my printer off when I'm not using it though as it's on all the time and mostly not being used. Tabs at the top for various item groups. http://standby.lbl.gov/summary-chart.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wireboy Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Install waterbuts on your guttering. If like me you are constantly watering your garden then these butts save a lot of water. Especially if you are on a meter. The amount of rain we get in Warrington means the water butts are rarely empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Good chart on here which shows the average electricity consumption of things which are left on STANDBY. Doesn't really apply to our house as we never really leave things plugged in but may be uselful for others. Maybe I should turn my printer off when I'm not using it though as it's on all the time and mostly not being used. Tabs at the top for various item groups. http://standby.lbl.gov/summary-chart.html What's a rear projection TV? Also, how can things use electric if turned off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Because if they're on standby they're not turned off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thank you Inky.. saved me replying to dim witt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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