Lloyds TSB savvy saver
Everyone is feeling the pinch these days so we have teamed up with
Lloyds TSB to bring you some practical tips on great ways for you to beat the credit crunch.
Whether it's finding ways to bring your energy bills down (whilst also doing your bit for the environment), or packing your lunch the night before work so that you’re less tempted to splash out, there are lots of easy ways you can start to save a bit of extra cash.
So if you want to become a savvy saver listen out for our tips on-air or see what
Lloyds TSB can do to help.
Tips of the week...
1 - Amy Stupple-Bagnall - Milton Keynes
“I have started to shop monthly online. Shopping in this way means you’re not tempted by impusle purchases and if there are offers on you can buy in bulk. Plus, if you spend over a certain amount, you get free delivery, saving on petrol too!”
2 - Ahmet Keles - Dartford
“Put bricks in your toilet tank, you'll flush less water!”
3 - Martin Hemmings - Ilford
“Don't have children!”
4 - Suzanne Prior - Dundee
“Have your friends round for a meal instead of going out - save even more by asking one to bring the starter, one to bring desert and one to bring the drinks. Then all you have to do is sort out the main course!”
5 - Terry Brett - Chelmsford
“You can save £s by airing clothes on radiators instead of tumble drying.”
6 - Donna Hamilton - Falkirk
“Charity shops are a great way of saving money. They’re full of bargains and unwanted gems. There’s the added bonus that you’ll be doing a good for the charity.”
7 - Thomas Oates - Reading
“I have to drive to london and back every day for work so to save money I leave a bit earlier and keep my speed down to 65 mph. With prices like they are these days I’m saving about £15.00 every week on fuel”
8 - Julia Smith - Preston
“When you’re small child asks for a new toy take them to a local charity shop. There’s bound to be something to catch their eye and you'll be giving to a good cause!”
9 - Paul Fisher - Swansea
“Don’t let your wife have the credit cards!”
10 - John Childs - Royal Tunbridge Wells
“When you’re renewing insurance go on to the company web site and get a new quote, also use a comparison site. Then call you present insurer and ask them to match it for the cover you have at present. They always drop the renewal price and you get the same cover.”
11 - JJ Griffin - Kingston
“Share a bath with your partner!”
12 - Neil Edwards - Redhill
“Re-use the freepost envelopes you get in your junk mail just white out the return address & send it to who ever you want. Free postage, not bad.”
13 - Paul Wilson - Kilmarnock
“Surf the internet for online discount codes. You'll be amazed how much you can save on your shopping”
14 - Dona Skaife - Newcastl e
“When it comes to seasonal celebrations such as Christmas and Halloween, go into the shops after this year's event to pickup things at hugely reduced prices for next year.
I’ve just bought 4 kids Halloween costumes for less than the price of one. No need for me to by anymore for the next couple of years!
15 - Faye Brinan - Dartford
“Always buy recycled printer cartridges for my printer at home. They are cheaper by at least a third of the manufacturers recommended price and I help the environment too.”
16 - Paul Clarke - Twickenham
“Use pricerunner.co.uk before buying electrical goods.”
17 - Margaret Kennedy - Edinburgh
“Read newspapers and magazines on line save a fortune.”
18 - Paul Simmons - Canterbury
“When you go to the cinema with your kids, remember to take your own snacks. You'll save a small fortune!”
19 - Tom Barford - Kingston
“If you play the guitar, instead of buying plectrums, just cut up some old credit cards in the shape you like best!”
20 - David Sweet - Dorchester
“Always use a list when shopping.”