-
First time post. It worked!!!!!
This has probably been said many times before. With the credit crunch affecting the wider community and my wife losing her job we decided to take a good look at our finances to see where the money went. We had a combined income of around £70K but this is now down to £40K We have no credit card/loan debt but do have a large…
-
Cheap car wash.
I bought my Citroen berlingo car nearly 3 years ago. It was a new car straight out of the show room. I have never taken it to a car wash nor used a car shampoo etc. Instead I wait until it rains, and wait until the body work is wet through, Then I go out in the rain and using a micro fibre cloth, I wipe the body clean and…
-
cw18's spreadsheet Q&A thread
I thought it might be handy to have somewhere central for all the queries, so that a] Cheryl can spot and answer them and b] so everyone else knows where to look for the answers instead of ferreting through the 2010 budget challenge thread. I'll go and tell Cheryl now;)
-
saving tips - help
Is it possible to get a loan with a very low interests and save that money on a savings acc with a very high interests, then pay monthly loan instalments with monthly savings interests and save the remainder.
-
Weezl's phase 1- recipe testing and frugalisation- come one, come all!
The vision: a low budget meal planner with recipes Hello :) I've been thinking for a while that what I'd dearly love to create is a resource. With meal plans and recipes and costings. For a 'normal' family of 4 (2 adults 2 teens). And I’d like it to prove itself to be healthy, and I’d like it to not be too much of a break…
-
what UK site is it for army funeral allowances
I cant find the site where if someone served in the army they help out with funeral costs? Can anyone help? send me the site for this? For the army one. Thanks
-
Paid debts off 16.12.09, now saving big stylee. Diary of an ex- money waster!!!
Heeey all!!! As you may gather from the title, I have paid off all my debts: a loan of £10,000 and an overdraft of £700. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!!!! Now time to save some serious cash. :j:j:j:j I had a diary of my time battling the debt which you can find here: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1944743…
-
Save a Grand in a Day really works, thanks Martin - its working!
We would like to use this forum to let everyone know who grateful we are to Martin and the production team for all the help and advice we received when we were fortunate enough to appear on “Save a Grand in a Day”. January 2010 We are following the plan and we have saved an incredible £1500 already and that does not take…
-
£650+ in 5 days!!!
I used to be a avid freebie hunter, bargain hunter, saver, ebayer, tightwad, cashbacker, survey taking, mystery shopping, couon using blagger The I stated to work longer hours and had a long commute to work and didnt have the time. Last Friday whilst off work for a week, i logged onto this site and had a scout round.…
-
The Great "Extreme MoneySaving" Hunt: How far do you go?
In these credit crunch times, how far do you go with MoneySaving? Whether it's making your own lemonade in restaurants (ask for tapwater with lemon & add sugar), the old ‘reuse teabags ten times’ or more – then tell us all. Please click 'post reply' to post below. [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
-
Static attacks all the time
I keep getting static attacks all the time, if I touch car door metal, in the home if I touch a metal tap. Is there anything I can do to stop this?
-
How about this for a cheap family activity weekend
Family Tobogganing (Milton Keynes) - £55 (paid using £15 tesco clubcard vouchers) Family Skydiving Sim (Milton Keynes) - £166 (paid using £40 tesco clubcard vouchers and £6 cash) Stay in Travelodge Buckingham - £22. Meal before driving home - Bella Italia £30 (paid using £7.50 tesco clubcard vouchers). Total spend (At the…
-
book?
Has anyone got any suggestions for frugal / budget cooking books please? I know there is a wealth on the board and I've gleaned some tips already. I'd rather get a book for practical reasons if I am going to do this big time. thanks Zoe
-
Livewire's challenge...
Hi guys, Being new to MSE, let me tell you a little bit about myself and what my plan of action is... Having been in full-time employment at my current position for almost 3 years (and in total almost 9) I've recently been informed that my office is due to shut (following loss of business) and all positions there are to be…
-
Testing
Testing 1 2 3
-
Council Tax Re-Banding
Followed the advice on this site and happy to say I got a refund of 2k which I subsequently blew on a skiing holiday in Colorado ! It was worth it. Good luck to those who challenge their own band. Beware 3rd party companies who offer to do this for you and take a % it is very simple to do this yourself. 10 mins work:)
-
save up to 35% off
Good news, i can't wait to tell you,:j i've found the website on sale laptop battery, laptop adapter, power tool battery, camcorder battery, camera battery, battery charger, cell phone battery, two-way radio battery and more accessories, the most important thing is their guarantee: all sell with price at rock bottom, fast…
-
Priceline UK
I can honestly say that the name your own price does work. I picked an area of London and put in £70 per night for a double ( in this case disabled ) room. I got the Hilton, Canary Wharf. You may not always get that but if that is a standard, it is fine for the money. I checked the Hostelbooker to day. For Spain. You can…
-
Back to basics - how much do you guestimate MSE saved you?
Does what it says on the tin.. how much do you think MSE and your colleagues here on the forums saved you/ encouraged you /advised you to save, whatever :) new (like me and feeling inspired) or old school and doing it for years. The support here is priceless, but in real £ terms, what do you think, its about time we patted…
-
Money Saving Tips
Hi, every one is invited. share your experience and your techniques how you save and what is the most important thing that compel you to save money. I use to save money because I think that using money without purpose is a Sin.If you save money it can be used for many things such as you can spent on shopping you can buy…