Tag: Money
5 tips to save money on buying a car
New car sales are slowly recovering but are still below pre-pandemic levels and used car prices remain high, while the cost of living crisis is squeezing household budgets across the board. Whether your current car is ready for the scrapheap, you need a vehicle for work, or you just fancy a new motor, together with…
7 tips to save money on a mobile phone
Mobile phones are a vital part of everyday life for many people, and if they break or need replacing unexpectedly this can come at a huge cost. In conjunction with Which? we advise consumers on how they can save money on mobile phones and high contract costs amid the cost of living crisis. Buy a…
How to save money on your transport costs in 2023
Travel price hikes and the ongoing cost of living crisis mean consumers are now facing an eye-watering rise to the cost of getting around. Consumer group Which? is advising consumers on how they can shave hundreds of pounds a year off their commuting and transport costs by using options like railcards, car shares and opting…
8 ways to get cheaper insurance
The cost of living crisis is increasing prices across the board and insurance is no exception, with premiums going up by substantial sums. For instance, after years of falling, a report by Consumer Intelligence found that across the year to November 2022, the most competitive car insurance quotes rose by 17.4 per cent. In conjunction…
7 Top Tips to Save Money on your Tax Return
As the deadline to submit tax returns online and pay outstanding bills from HMRC fast approaches, the financial pressures of the cost of living crisis make it even more important that people get the process right. In conjunction with Which? we give you 7 Top Tips to help avoid incurring penalties and even shave money…
Different Ways to Make Money Directly from Your Phone
We could all use some additional money. And, since many people spend so much time scrolling, you may as well take advantage of those fingertips and convert them into opportunities to generate money from your phone. There are several applications, tools, and resources available to assist, but it may be challenging to determine which ones…
10 ways to give your personal finances a makeover
Consumer watchdog Which? is advising consumers on how they can save money by giving themselves a ‘money makeover’ and fixing their finances. Many people are feeling financial pressure at the moment as soaring fuel, energy and food prices squeeze household budgets, writes Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Expert. However, there are steps you can take…
Samsung profits soar as Galaxy S4 hits stores
Samsung's rolling in the dough, with profits revealed to be rising 55% in their Q1 2013 earnings call. And the Samsung Galaxy S4 is only just going on sale! Samsung have filed a massive $7.9 billion (just over £5 billion)…
Chinese couple sells children to pay for online gaming habits
We've heard of some pretty awful cases of neglect when it comes to online gaming addiction around the globe, but never any quite as mercenary as this. A Chinese couple have been arrested after it was discovered the pair had…
SmartSwipe credit card reader makes online shopping safer
SmartSwipe, the USB credit card reader that makes shopping online quicker and safer, is now available from Firebox.com. Great for online shopaholics and those wary of inputting their credit card details online, this USB gadget lets you swipe the card…
