| Top 10 Tips on Saving Money |
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| Written by Martin Davis |
| Wednesday, 09 September 2009 00:02 |
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Tip 1 " Credit cards certainly offer a solution when people are short of cash but need to make a purchase. They are usually offered at extremely low or no interest rates for a short term and this is dramatically increased thereafter. The interest incurred can often become unmanageable and spiral out of control. This in turn leads to repossession of goods and in some cases homelessness. It is sometimes helpful to consolidate all of the debts into one easier to handle, low cost loan and save hundreds of pounds each year.
Tip 1 " Credit cards certainly offer a solution when people are short of cash but need to make a purchase. They are usually offered at extremely low or no interest rates for a short term and this is dramatically increased thereafter. The interest incurred can often become unmanageable and spiral out of control. This in turn leads to repossession of goods and in some cases homelessness. It is sometimes helpful to consolidate all of the debts into one easier to handle, low cost loan and save hundreds of pounds each year. Tip 2 " It is sometimes a good idea to use the local classifieds market when making an essential purchase. There are many classified sites both online and in the papers where an impressive bargain can be found. After all, everybody wants to save money, time and effort so why not use the local classifieds market to your advantage and bag yourself a bargain! Tip3 - As we all know the cost of the utilities for our homes has increased substantially over the last year or so. However, if you spend a little time online you may be able to find yourself a new supplier who offers the same as your current one at a much more competitive rate. Often doing the research online you may find that you are able to change over to the new supplier quickly and easily as well and they will then take care of the rest of the formalities. Tip 4 " Never go food shopping when you are hungry and always take an itemised shopping list with you. This will help you to avoid buying unnecessary items and in turn help you to save some money too. Tip 5 " There may be items belonging to you which are no longer wanted or in use, these have the potential to earn you money. With a little time and effort they can be sold using any good classified website or newspaper. Why not turn your unwanted junk into another mans treasure whilst making a few pounds at the same time. Tip 6 " When your insurance is due for renewal, it is always best to look around before committing. By looking online at comparison websites you will be sure of the best quote. Tip 7 - When it comes to your holiday arrangements try and book yours as early as possible as this can save you quite a considerable sum each year. Also rather than booking through a travel agency instead try and make all the arrangements yourself. There are hundreds of websites that can help you to book all your travel arrangements at one time and still help you to make considerable savings on each part. Tip 8 " DIY problems always occur around the home, so rather that calling out an expensive trade man, your best bet would be to try and have ago yourself. If it is too dangerous then obviously call a professional! Tip 9 " As hard as it is, it is always good to put a little of your wages aside each month. Saving for a rainy day is important, just encases the worse would happen. Tip 10 - It is important that you learn to say no once in a while. Although that new bag may look great or that weekend away looks tempting if you can't afford to pay cash for it then don't buy it. Debt is a major problem for many people, by taking note of the above steps you will soon be able to keep on the straight and narrow and stay debt free. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Unclesmoney is an online pawnbrokers available to people all over the UK. You can pawn gold and any other jewellery. Get the excellent rates today! |