Money saving tips

If you have had new fencing and it rattles buy some wooden pegs split them in two and slot them in-between.
Works wonders at 99 pence a pack of 20

Has anyone else any tips to share ?

Become a psychic mathematician then you might be able to understand a gas or electricity bill.

Hinch wrote:I thought you made your own clothes pegs Jeanie?

Cheaper to buy them these days Hinch so come on I am sure you must have some good tips ?

Let a student cut your hair: Get your haircuts at the local colleges, where students can gain experience, and you get a cheap – or free – ‘do’. It’s not that risky, most students have had hours of class time and there’s always a teacher supervising.


Re-gifting: If you got a gift that you don’t need or want, don’t take it out of its special box or packaging. For a next occasion, you have your gift without spending a penny

Don't spend what you haven't got.

But spend all you have got.

All good tips for stopping the outflow of money. Most people need more money coming in as well. There are still opportunities for those who understand computer technology and how to get organised to improve their income.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22477601

Marry a book keeper who checks every penny in and out each week, Matron is available at a rate.

Get a water meter. If you’ve got money earning nowt in the bank invest in solar panels and hope for a sunny day. If you have solar panels de rate as many appliances to 1KW and use them on a sunny day. Get rid of a dish washer, especially if you do the above. Leave the car at home when possible, yes only joking.

Charly wrote:Cancel any unused credit cards, they stay on your file as available credit even if its not used.
When you ring up to cancel they will try to get you to keep the card open and offer you up to £50..accept the offer...spend it and then close the card

Thanks Charly that's a good one !

I just did it Jeanie so I know it works

So.........the taxpayer gives the money to the government, the government give it to the banks, the banks give it to people who threaten to cancel their credit cards, it's a strange system, but we have to make the best of it.

Two chickens on the bargain shelf at Asda, under £5 for both, each approx 1.5kgs in weight. Remove breasts, freeze for later use, Roast the rest upside down (to prevent it being too greasy). Remove all meat and use the nicest bits (and there is plenty) for Sunday dinner. The rest of the meat is fine for a chicken casserole or pie or stew. Boil up the bones and sieve and use for stock.

So thats 12 meals minimum. depending on the amount of casserole you make. 41p a serving for the chicken.