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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
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Broadband bill warning: can you avoid £87 to £113 April price hikes?
A sneaky price hike clause could see broadband bills surge by £87 to £113 in April. We explain your options
By Martyn James Published
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Citizens Advice calls for ban on “forced” prepayment meters
A prepayment meter customer is cut off every 10 seconds, according to the charity. The Money Edit is backing its campaign to outlaw forced prepayment meter installations
By Ruth Emery Published
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How to save money on fuel
While petrol and diesel costs have dropped since their peak last year, drivers have been warned to watch out for “scandalous” pricing practices
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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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?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Is an energy credit refund a good idea? Energy firms holding £4.5bn in customer credit
Is asking for an energy credit refund right for you? We explain why energy firms are holding £4.5bn in customer credit with some households £200 in credit
By Katie Binns Published
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Gas prices fall - will it mean cheaper energy bills?
Wholesale gas prices are falling. Will this be good for energy bills in 2023? We explain - plus how your gas and electricity bills are calculated
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Surprise energy bill hike for millions - why most shouldn't panic
Energy bills will rise after a surprise change to tariffs by some suppliers. While the increases will be minimal for most households, some could have to pay over £100 a year
By Katie Binns Published
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Cost-of-living payment details announced: up to £1,350 is available but pensioners risk missing out
Cost of living payments will see 8 million households receive up to £1,350 between spring 2023 and spring 2024. Retirees who don’t claim pension credit risk missing out
By Katie Binns Published
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iPhone hack: How to boost battery life and save on your energy bills
Always charging your iphone? We show you the hack to make your battery last longer and keep energy bills low
By Guy Anker Published
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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
By Vaishali Varu Published
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How much does it cost to run a fridge?
Your fridge is one household appliance you can’t switch off to save money – but how much does it cost to run a fridge around the clock?
By Sue Hayward Published
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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
By Vaishali Varu Published
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How much does it cost to run an oven?
We explain how much you spend every time you make a jacket potato or casserole
By Katie Binns Published
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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?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Which is the cheapest supermarket for your Christmas food shop?
If you're trying to cut the cost of Christmas dinner – we’ve done the hard work for you. We've found the cheapest supermarket and where to get fresh veg for just 15p
By Sue Hayward Published
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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
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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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
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Radiator vs electric heater: which is the cheapest way of heating?
If you want a quick blast of heat – should you crank up the central heating or plug in an electric heater for an hour? We look at the costs and benefits of each.
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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How much does it cost to run an air fryer? Will it save you money?
Are you asking how much does it cost to run an air fryer? To help you cut down on energy consumption - we tell you if it saves you money and if air fryers are worth the investment
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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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?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Diesel emission claims - should you do it and how?
If you owned a diesel vehicle between 2007 and 2020, should you claim for £1,000s over the emissions scandal?
By Maria McCarthy Published
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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
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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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?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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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?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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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?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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How to find the best gas and electricity deals
Shopping around for the best energy deals is well worth the time and effort - here's how to go about it
By Hannah Nemeth Last updated
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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
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Fan heater vs oil heater – which is cheaper to run?
With so many options for heating your home, we compared fan heater vs oil heater to see which is cheaper.
By Vaishali Varu Published
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