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How to get your free £400 energy payment from the UK government

Budgeting

29th July 2022 | Usman Shabbir

The UK government has promised £400 to all households in the UK to help with rising fuel bills. But how does it work...

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The recent hike in prices and tips on how to minimise their impact

Budgeting

27th July 2022 | Usman Shabbir

Let’s go through the latest price hikes and share some tips to help minimise their impact on your finances....

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Pitfalls of paying by cashless methods when trying to reduce spending

Budgeting

4th June 2022 | Usman Shabbir

Many consider that purchasing items using cash helps to control spending. One reason to explain this is that there is more time to reconsider...

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Why building your own budget tracker can be worth it

Budgeting

27th April 2022 | Usman Shabbir

Sticking to spending targets is hard. Being more actively involved in monitoring your transactions can help get you back on track...

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Shopping at different supermarkets can help reduce grocery spending

Budgeting

19th April 2022 | Usman Shabbir

Shopping at several supermarkets for different food items can be a cost-effective approach to cutting grocery costs...

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How much should you be spending on clothing?

Budgeting

10th April 2022 | Usman Shabbir

Many financial experts recommend spending around 5% of your monthly salary on clothing...

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Simple ways to reduce your electricity bill at home

Budgeting

4th April 2022 | Usman Shabbir

With the rising energy costs, finding simple yet effective ways to cut down on your energy bills is a must...

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Do 'vampire devices' contribute to my energy bill?

Budgeting

26th March 2022 | Usman Shabbir

A vampire device is a device that consumes electricity even when on standby mode...

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An easy recipe for saving energy in the kitchen

Budgeting

20th March 2022 | Usman Shabbir

With the cost of living increasing, managing energy usage is important to keep utility bills low...

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The 50-30-20 Budget rule – a useful budgeting tool

Budgeting

15th March 2022 | Usman Shabbir

The 50-30-20 rule is a simple yet effective approach to budgeting...

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