Try using sites such as and .uk, or simply type ‘switch energy supplier’ into your search engine. It sounds like a lot of hassle, but there are so many comparison sites available that it really doesn’t take long to find out if you could pay less for your utility bills. Saving: Campaign group claims we spend an average £25,000 on bottled water and soft drinks in our lifetime. OK, it might be hot but why not fill up a reusable bottle with tap water rather than spending money on bottled water or soft drinks? Not only is it healthy, it’s better for the environment too. Saving: Anything from a few pounds to hundreds of pounds.
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Could you buy it secondhand on eBay, swap it for something you don’t need on a site like Swapz? If not, shop around for the cheapest deal using a comparison site such as Pricerunner, try discounted outlet shops, use vouchers – just don’t pay full price! There is rarely a need to pay full price for anything. Saving: Depends how much of an impulse buyer you are… July: Still convinced you need it? Then buy it cheaper For bigger purchases, use the 30-day rule: after this time, you may find the urge to buy isn’t there any more, and if it is, you’ll have a better perspective on its cost. Give yourself 10 seconds before deciding whether you are going to buy it or not. If you find yourself about to buy something on impulse, stop! Ask yourself if you really need it and how much you would actually use/wear it. Saving: A packet of herbs cost around 70p, a bag of salad up to £1.50 each time. They’re dead easy to grow, even in a window box if necessary, and you can plant them straight into pots outside from May. Those packets of herbs and salads can really add up – instead, buy a few packets of seeds, stick them in some compost and you can have tasty salad and herbs for a fraction of the price. While downshifting from branded products could save over £1,400 on a £70 weekly shop across the course of a year May: Salad days Saving: .uk claims to save shoppers up to 30% on every shop. Always have a shopping list and try Martin Lewis’ downshift challenge – try dropping a brand level on everything you buy and see if you can really taste the difference. Make this the month you reduce those hefty grocery bills: try shopping at discount supermarkets such as Aldi or Lidl, or use to find out where you can get your groceries at the best price. Saving: Hundreds of pounds over a year, and cutting out the odd treat can be great for your savings habits, see our guide April: Drop your shop costs
If the idea of a cheese sandwich every day doesn’t fill you with joy, there is lots of inspiration for cheap, easy packed lunches online – you could try easy pasta salads, inventive wraps and simple soups to name a few!
If you buy your lunch it can easily cost around £5 per day, which really adds up over the course of a year. Saving: At the very least, you could save around £7 per hour on babysitting costs. Join forces with your neighbours to swap babysitting services, join a carshare scheme or host a ‘swishing’ party, where guests bring a range of items to swap around. February: Learn to shareīecome part of the ‘sharing economy’, on whatever scale you like. For example, if you’re clearing out old DVDs and CDs you could earn around 15p-£1 per item. Saving: Will depend on what you have to sell. ebay, car boot sales and local Facebook marketplaces are all good places to sell your things.
If you need to make some room for all those Christmas gifts and sale purchases, decluttering is a frugal win-win. Simple savings tips for every month, to help you make 2022 the year you spend less and save more. Young smiling model holding money box and smiling happily at camera on blue backdrop.
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