Vaishali Varu
Vaishali graduated in journalism from Leeds University. She has gained experience writing local stories around Leeds and Leicester, which includes writing for a university publication and Leicester Mercury.
She has also done some marketing and copywriting for businesses.
When she is not writing about personal finance, Vaishali likes to travel and she's a foodie.
Latest articles by Vaishali Varu
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BT, EE and Three confirm 14% bill hikes: how to beat them
BT, EE and Three customers will see price hikes on their broadband bills later this year. We tell you how much prices are going up and what you can do about it
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Cut the cost of paying off credit card debt by £1,200
New TotallyMoney research reveals you can cut the cost of paying off credit card debt by taking advantage of the best 0% balance transfer credit cards on the market
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How does the Postcode Lottery work and what are your chances of winning?
If you like to play your luck, the People’s Postcode Lottery might interest you but how does it work and is it worth it?
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Cheap Sky broadband and NOW deals made easier - save up to £180 per year with a social tariff
Benefit claimants can now easily take advantage of cheap Sky broadband and mobile deals
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Money saving tips for singles: single people worse off when it comes to saving and retirement
According to experts, being single comes at a financial cost and could cost you £860 more per month compared to if you were in a couple. Here are expert Money saving tips for singles
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Investing for beginners: why right now "investing is a must"
The Money Edit speaks to Kalpana Fitzpatrick, author of Invest Now: The Simple Guide to Boosting Your Finances, on why now could be a good time to invest if you have spare cash and how to get started
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Cost of living payments scam warning - how to spot it
As cost of living payments are being rolled out, DWP has issued a cost of living payments scam warning. Here’s everything you need to know
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The Sun £9.50 holidays: how to claim and are they worth it?
Everything you need to know before booking a holiday from The Sun, and if you’re really bagging a bargain
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Trains vs planes: which will get you to your destination for less?
Which one will get you to your destination the cheapest, trains or planes? The answer might surprise you
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Shower vs bath – what's the cheaper way to wash?
Households are trying to cut energy costs, even in the bathroom. When it comes down to the shower vs bath battle - which one is cheaper?
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Northern Rail sale: 5 million tickets from as little as 50p
Bag a bargain with the Northern Rail sale. Advance single tickets costing 50p to £1.50 on routes including Blackpool South to Preston, Sheffield to Doncaster and Newcastle to Carlisle.
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How to get cheap car insurance: 10 ways to cut the cost
If you’re a driver, you can’t hide from paying for car insurance but knowing how to get cheap car insurance can cut the cost without compromising cover quality.
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eBay vs Vinted - which is better for selling your preloved items?
We find out which is better for selling your preloved goods online, eBay or Vinted
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How to sell on Vinted
It’s useful to know how to sell on Vinted if you want to make extra cash on the side, selling preloved products
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The 1p challenge: How to save £667 in a year with the penny-saving challenge
If you want to start saving but your budget is tight, the 1p challenge could be for you. Here’s how it works
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Cut the cost of credit card debt with top balance transfer card - but interest-free periods are shrinking
Balance transfer credit card's interest-free periods have shrunk, but switching to a market-leading one could still save you hundreds - even thousands - of pounds in interest
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January 2023 Premium Bond winners revealed making two millionaires - how to check if you’ve won
Some Premium Bond holders start 2023 off well as the January prize draw winners are announced. We tell you how to check if you’ve won
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How to sell on eBay: a seller's guide to the online marketplace
How to sell on eBay: a seller's guide to the online shopping marketplace.
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Four energy-saving myths that WON’T save you money according to the experts
The experts reveal the energy-saving tips that don’t work or save you money
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How much does it cost to run a light bulb?
If you want to keep your energy bills down during the dark winter months, you’re going to want to know how much it costs to run a light bulb
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How much does it cost to run the central heating?
With energy costs playing on our minds, we look at how much it costs to run the central heating?
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£2 bus tickets – fare cap scheme sees prices slashed
Get around for £2 – a new government-run fare cap scheme in England means millions of people can get on the bus for as little as £2. Here’s everything you need to know.
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How much does it cost to run a dishwasher?
Save on your energy bills. Find out how much it costs to run a dishwasher, and how you can cut those costs
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Oven vs microwave – which is cheaper to run?
Oven vs microwave – we put two energy-hungry kitchen appliances head-to-head to find out which is cheaper to run
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