Little and often
By putting aside £20 a month from January, you could save a massive £240 a year towards your Christmas budget. I always find saving little and often leads to my most success with saving money!
Saving Money
Saving money is all about knowing the strategies to use
Saving money can seem daunting, especially when raising a family, but it doesn't have to be.
There is no denying that life is expensive and every penny counts. But there are plenty of ways to save money without compromising on family time or experiences.
Here you'll discover practical tips and strategies to help you become more confident in managing your savings, and learn easy and effective ways to make saving money a breeze, so you can enjoy more of what matters most.
My Money Saving tips
Don't auto-renew
Never let your subscriptions auto-renew. Allowing subscriptions to auto-renew can cost you more than you realise. Before your contract ends, take the time to shop around or contact your provider to negotiate a better deal.
Savings challenge
Realistic savings challenges are a great way to stay motivated and build your savings. Choose a challenge that is achievable for you, and visual goals, like a savings jar or a chart, can help you see your money build, track progress and stay on course.
Automate savings
Automation is one of the easiest ways to ensure you consistently save. I use Sprive, Plum, and Monzo to help me. They automatically transfer small amounts into your savings or round up your purchases to the nearest £, saving the difference.
Talk openly
I'd really recommend making an effort regularly to have open and honest conversations with your partner about your finances. It can be awkward to start but the more you do it, the more value you'll get from it. I really recommend using Snoop to help kickstart these conversations because you can see all of your spending together in one place and plan a way forward.
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Let me de-influence you this Christmas
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Download the Free ‘5p Challenge’ savings resource
This is a really fun one where you save an increasing amount each day starting with just 5p. It soon adds up and in one year you could save over £3,300!
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