Penny-pinching pioneersof2018
We’re all looking for handy ways to stretch tight budgets ... here are some ideas on making the dwindling cash in your purse go a bit further
WE’RE getting pretty inventive when it comes to cutting back and making ends meet, a survey reveals.
With many people feeling the squeeze from the rising cost of living, looking for ways to save cash can really help and the poll shows we’re finding lots of creative ways.
Carphone Warehouse quizzed more than 5000 people about the lengths they go to in a bid to save.
Almost three-quarters admitted they like to keep thrifty tips to themselves. But they did generously share their moneysaving tricks in the survey and we’ve compiled this list of the most popular methods.
(65%) Building up loyalty points can help you save money at your favourite stores. Just be careful you don’t end up needing to fork out for someone to put your “on-trend” new hairdo right.
(54%) Keeping your coupons organised will reduce the chances of you forgetting when you make a shopping trip.
(47%) With the energy bills continuing to rise, this can make a difference, especially as the weather gets milder.
(31%) While this may give unwanted goods a new purpose, you run the risk of offending the original gift-giver.
(25%) Getting to know the time of day your supermarket makes markdowns, and keeping an eye on social media and emails for alerts about stores’ upcoming sales could help to save a fortune. an agreement with any fellow housemates about this first.
(23%) A healthy and rewarding moneysaving option.
(22%) You can grab a one-off bargain and put money towards good causes at the same time.
(20%) One in five people thirsty to make some savings have tried this one out.
(20%) One in five say they have tried this – but it’s wise to check with the boss first or risk getting into trouble.
(13%) The desirability of this may rather depend on who you’re sharing with. TAKING A PACKED LUNCH INTO WORK (53%) A good way to make tasty savings.
(11%) Only do this if you’re going to use them.
(8%) This could save you cash – but at someone else’s expense. If you start taking advantage and don’t return the favour it could ruin a friendship.
(7%) If you love a tipple and you have the space, this could be a good option.
(7%) A quick win to get instant money off an internet purchase.
(4%) Money earned from cashback can soon add up.
(4%) Good negotiation skills can go a long way when it comes to saving money.