Consumer Advice
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Fresh vs frozen food – which is cheaper?
Is frozen food cheaper than fresh? We compare the buying, cooking and nutritional costs of switching to frozen food
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Supermarket deliveries: how to save money getting your food shopping delivered
From delivery passes to minimum spends, we highlight everything you need to know about grocery deliveries. Which will be the cheapest supermarket for you?
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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Eight mistakes that could invalidate your travel insurance
Eight mistakes that could invalidate your travel insurance
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Council tax discounts, exemptions and more ways to save money
As council tax bills go up in April we look at council tax discounts, exemptions and other ways to cut the cost of your bill
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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Rent increases: cost of living crisis is pushing rent to ‘unaffordable’ levels - what can renters do?
Rents are rocketing, and tenants are competing for a shrinking number of rental properties. We explain how to deal with rent hikes and outline your rights
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Supermarket meal deals - which one is best value for money?
Tesco v Sainsbury’s v Asda v Morrisons... where can you bag the best meal deal? Plus, which one throws in a Krispy Kreme?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Sainsbury’s Nectar card to offer shoppers discounts on 300 branded items
Sainsbury’s is changing its loyalty card scheme to compete with Tesco’s money-off deals. We explain which products will be cheaper when you next shop
By Katie Binns Last updated
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How to get cheap cinema tickets
12 money-saving hacks for cheap cinema tickets
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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Top WhatsApp scams to avoid in 2023
It’s getting tougher to tell what’s genuine and what’s a scam as fraudsters up their game. Here are the top WhatsApp scams you need to know about.
By Katie Binns Last updated
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TV Licence fee could see biggest rise in 20 years from 2024 – what are your options?
It’s time to ask whether you really need a TV Licence, as prices will rise in 2024 - we go through your options
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Get ‘paid’ for walking with these free apps
This is not a drill, you can get ‘paid’ for walking with these free apps. But how do they work, how do they ‘pay’ you and are they worth it?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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10 ways to boost your pension savings and get a comfortable retirement
Here are our top tips to help you grow your pension pot now - so you can enjoy a comfortable retirement later
By Katie Binns Last updated
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New tax year: six big tax changes from April
The start of the 2023-24 tax year has seen a range of tax changes kick in. Will you be hit with higher taxes?
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Best supermarket loyalty cards for saving money on your shopping
We reveal the best supermarket loyalty cards for discounts, deals and points on your weekly shop.
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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Maternity Allowance boost for 40,000 mums - are you eligible for the extra £600?
Maternity Allowance has increased from £156.66 a week to £172.48 - an extra £15.82 a week, or £617 in total. We explain who is eligible
By Katie Binns Published
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Can you make more than £7,000 renting out your driveway?
Depending on where you live, you could make renting out your driveway another stream of income. We tell you where and how it can work, and give some tips.
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Tesco to slash triple Clubcard voucher exchange perk
Saving up and swapping your Tesco Clubcard vouchers to save money on treats like days out has always been a big part of the supermarket’s popular loyalty scheme.
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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Fuel loyalty cards: how to save money when filling up your car
Signing up for the right loyalty card can help you save money when purchasing petrol or diesel
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Where kids can eat for free or £1 during Easter holidays
This Easter holiday you can feed your children for less or for free when eating out - we have a full list of restaurants
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Manchester tourist tax: why you will now pay £1 to stay the night
Manchester is the first UK city to introduce a tourist tax if you stay overnight – we look at who pays it and where the money goes
By Sue Hayward Published
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Passport delays: Why you must check your passport before booking your holiday and your rights if you can’t travel
Over one thousand passport office workers are set to strike for five weeks from April which could mean passport delays ahead of the summer holidays. We look at what this means for you
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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Marriage Allowance: how to claim up to £1,242
The Marriage Allowance is worth up to £252 a year - here's what you need to know to claim it and make the most of it before the the tax year ends.
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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The items you should never store in a freezer
Rising food costs mean it’s all the more important to ensure you don’t waste any of it - which can happen if you incorrectly keep it in a freezer. We reveal the items you should never store in a freezer
By Katie Binns Published
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Your end-of-tax-year checklist
We’ve put together a handy list so you can make the most of tax breaks and allowances before the tax year ends on 5 April, potentially saving hundreds of pounds.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Seven ‘awful April’ price hikes – including energy bills
A whole heap of price hikes are coming in this April – we run through the main ones along with ways to beat them and save money
By Sue Hayward Published
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Car tax to rise by 10.1% in April: what the increase means for you
Vehicle excise duty will be increasing from 1 April, meaning higher costs for many motorists. We reveal clever ways to save money on your car tax.
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Inflation rises to 10.4% as food prices surge: what does it mean for you?
As prices rise again, household finances are coming under a lot more pressure. We look at what’s increased and why, and how you can beat inflation
By Stephanie Baxter Published
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Selling VHS tapes: could your old videotape be worth over $25k?
Some VHS tapes can fetch a small fortune. If you’ve still got boxes of old 80s and 90s cassette tapes, it could be time to dust them off to try and make some cash. We explain what to check for and how to sell them
By Sue Hayward Published
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Revealed: Airline exchange rate rip-off hikes flight costs by up to 11%
Some airlines add a hefty markup when flights are paid for in sterling rather than a different currency. We reveal which airlines use a poor exchange rate - and how to avoid getting stung
By Ruth Emery Last updated