The Smarter Spender

Spending money is not bad, spending other people’s money is. Be money smart, spend the money you can afford and get the best deal you can.

What is likely to dip in price this week?

Slow cookers

11% cheaper on average than last week

Skill games

9% cheaper on average than last week

Android watches

10% cheaper on average than last week

Headphones

13% cheaper on average than last week

LEGO

7% cheaper on average than last week

Ride-on toys

12% cheaper on average than last week

This is a good time to think about buying...

Bike helmets

Granted, these aren’t the most exciting of items, but helmets are an essential piece of kit for cyclists across the country.

The first lockdown saw bike sales boom by 172% on price comparison site Idealo.

Plenty of us are enjoying some exercise on two wheels – but are we all doing it safely?

March is the best time of the year to buy a bike helmet as you can save around 11% compared to the most expensive month of October. This week, we reckon UK consumers will be buying...

School kit

The first stage of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown is due to get underway tomorrow with kids heading back to school.

For many, this will be the first time they’ve been in the classroom since mid-December, so we think parents will be scrambling to gather all the gear their children need, whether it’s a bit of uniform that needs replacing or a new school bag and stationery.

If your child has got their heart set on a branded item, such as an expensive backpack, it’s really worth comparing prices online in order to get the best deal. You might be surprised how much you can save.