On Saturday morning I caught the train up to London for the Savoo Savvy-Shoppper Finalists Interviews. It has been ages since I last went into London. On that occasion I had lost my car keys on the train and ended up paying a fortune to a locksmith and wasn't keen to do that again.
Even so, I got on the train; Staines to Waterloo after
buying my normal latte (Italian for "you paid too much for that
coffee"). It really was a trip down memory lane as I used to catch this
train into the Bank of England every morning. I got on the train and
pulled out my ipod, plugged myself in and pulled out my knitting. When I
worked in the City, I used to do this every day and it is amazing how
much knitting I got through. [...]
By PennyForsythDealPro
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7 months ago
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Money Saving Tips
It is easy to be a money saving whizz in the home. You have the support
of excel spread sheets, your cupboards and wardrobe, internet blogs,
savings sites and reviews however when you're out and about and *gasp*
potentially without access to the internet you have to fend for yourself
financially and may need a few things to help you on your way. Ooh
dramatic. In other words, have a few things with you at all times which
can stop you spending on expensive things or going over budget.
- Cash
not cards - I very rarely, unless I'm travelling a long way from home
or on business, carry my debit or credit cards with me. I prefer to
withdraw my cash on a Sunday night and physically divide it up for the
week. As soon as I got into the habit of doing this I saved a small
fortune because it meant I was unable to indulge in impulse purchases
which were always my downfall.
- Mini notebook and pen - Note down
everything you spend. Seriously, everything. Bought a packet of chewing
gum? Note it down. Bought a stupidly expensive bus ticket (I'm looking
at you Stagecoach)? Note it down. It is easy to get carried away with
spending when you are out and about so holding yourself accountable
really helps. We've all found ourselves breaking into a £20 note only to
get home and have 50p and some lint in our purses...
By AThriftyMrsDealPro
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7 months ago
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Money Saving Tips
As everyone else looks to the future as 2012 dawns I have decided to do things a little differently and take a look back instead, listing some of my favourite deals from 2011.
Italian holidayMy holiday to Italy was an absolute
bargain at just £200, inclusive of flights and accommodation. How did I
obtain this fantastic deal I hear you ask? With savvy shopping of
course!
Booking the entire holiday as a
package deal
through an agency kept costs low. Whilst travelling from Stansted
Airport in the early hours of the morning and taking the holiday in
October also helped.
By CashCatcherGuest Blogger
at 1:38PM,
a year ago
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Money Saving Tips
Getting ourselves to and from work can be a stressful and expensive experience these days. With fuel and public transport costs rising drastically over the past few months, most of us are feeling the pinch. Follow these money saving tips for cutting the cost of your daily commute to work.
There are always ways to save money and keep costs low and commuting is
no different. Regardless of whether you intend to travel by car, train
or bus, there are always ways for you to cut costs and keep your
finances in order.
By SavooStaffGuest Blogger
at 12:30PM,
a year ago
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Money Saving Tips
Summer is here and it's time to down tools, turn off the computer and get out and about. But travelling and time-off can be expensive. Looking to make some real affordable cash-savings without capping your fun?
We look at five ways you can save money this summer:
By SavooStaffGuest Blogger
at 11:59AM,
a year ago
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Money Saving Tips
May is nearly here, and with it comes two Bank Holidays, one at
the beginning of the month and one at the end. No wonder everyone
loves May, but make the most of these two long weekends, cos after
that there are no more until the end of August! May Day falls on
May 1st, and the Bank Holiday is always the first Monday of the
month, so this year it falls on Monday 4th May, less than a week
away. In the UK, May Day is traditionally celebrated with Morris
dancers and Maypoles, but the actual Bank Holiday is traditionally
celebrated with High Street sales and short getaways. Mind you, as
is usual for Bank Holiday weekends, we can expect some cloudy
conditions (although according to the Met Office it'll probably
stay dry) so why not take advantage of the long weekend, and some
fantastic savings, with a short trip? Here at Savoo we've picked some of the best
Bank Holiday getaway deals, both at home and further afield, so be
kind to yourself and your wallet, and book your break
today.
By Clodagh Foelster
at 9:54PM,
4 years ago
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Special Events