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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Free cake - how to get some ‘free’ cake from Morrisons - plus, free carrots
How to get a free cake from Morrisons Cafe - we have all the details
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How much does it cost to run a fan heater?
If you’re trying to cut heating costs, you might be asking how much does it cost to run a fan heater?
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Hot water bottle vs electric blanket - which is cheaper to keep warm?
High energy costs mean looking for ways to stay warm for less, especially as winter kicks in. We compare hot water bottle vs electric blanket to help you keep bills low
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Heated airer vs tumble dryer - which is cheaper to dry laundry?
How can you dry clothes while adding as little as possible to your energy bill - heated airer vs tumble dryer?
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How to save money at Christmas: Top tips to help your cash go further this holiday season
The Money Edit Team share their top tips on how you can save money this Christmas and still have fun on a budget
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Is it cheaper to leave the heating on low all day or turn it on only when I need it?
As high energy costs and winter loom over households, they are asking is it cheaper to leave the heating on low all day or turn it on only when I need it?
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Slow cooker vs oven - which is cheaper?
Famous of low and slow cooking with minimal effort, could opting for a slow cooker over your oven also save you money on your energy bills?
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What is the cheapest way to heat a room?
Keeping warm during winter has become pricier, so it’s useful to know the cheapest way to heat a room
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Cadbury’s Secret Santa - send someone a free chocolate bar
Cadbury’s secret santa is back, and here we explain how you can send a free chocolate bar to someone special, in secret
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Do I need a TV Licence?
We answer all of your ‘do I need a TV Licence’ questions as there are more and more ways to stream your favourite movies and TV shows.
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Tumble dryer vs dehumidifier – which one is cheaper for drying clothes?
Drying your clothes is trickier in the winter so we’ve looked at a couple of alternatives to the washing line, a dehumidifier and tumble dryer - to find out which one is cheaper
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Air fryer vs microwave – which is the most cost-effective way to cook a meal?
Air fryer vs microwave – kitchen appliances are energy hungry, so we find out which one is cheaper to run.
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Fake Christmas tree vs real Christmas tree - which is cheaper?
It’s the most expensive time of year but not everyone can afford to splash out this Christmas, so we investigate which is cheaper - fake Christmas tree or real Christmas tree?
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Asda £1 cafe meal deals for the over-60s – where and when can you get them?
Asda launched a range of ‘winter warmer’ initiatives to help the over-60s with the cost of living crisis, including giving out over 1 million £1 meal deals.
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The best places to live in the UK and how much it will cost to move
Revealed: how much houses cost in the best places to live in the UK
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Supermarket fuel vs branded – is cheaper fuel bad for your car?
Supermarket fuel vs branded fuel – how different are they in quality and is cheaper fuel bad for your car?
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£80 million in unclaimed premium bond prizes - how to check and claim yours
More than two million unclaimed premium bond prizes - we tell you how to claim yours
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Battery-operated vs plug-in lights - which are cheaper to run this Christmas?
It’s not Christmas without fairy lights, but which one is cheaper to use at Christmas, battery-operated vs plug-in fairy lights?
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Boots Star Gifts 2022 savings - three big money-saving deals this week
Here are some of the biggest money-saving Boots Star Gifts deals on offer this week.
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Black Friday streaming deals – Paramount Plus, Now TV, MGM and more
Put your feet up and bag a bargain with the Black Friday streaming deals, starting from as low as 99p per month.
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Autumn Statement 2022: new cost of living payments announced for 2023
The government has announced further payments to households as part of their cost of living help package. Here’s what to expect
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Saving vs investing - which will make you more money?
We look at both sides of saving vs investing to help you decide what you want to do with your money
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Black Friday scams warning – false offers steal £1,000 on average
New data by Barclays reveals purchase scams rose by 34% after Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021, with over £1,000 on average taken by scammers near Christmas.
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Four security-risk Android apps you need to delete today
Cybersecurity experts have found four Android apps with more than 1 million downloads are infected with viruses and pose a threat to the private and financial data on your phone
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