When it comes to saving money, we often think about changing something in our lifestyle, for example, stop buying those expensive cookies and going with the store brand, cycling to work, or avoiding eating out for a month. While those changes will definitely have an impact on your budget and help you save money, there… Read more
Viewing posts tagged with: shopping
With Tesco and its competitors stalling, what’s next for supermarket shopping?
By Patrick Foot, financial markets writer at IG, the leading UK financial spread betting company. Tesco’s disastrous performance in recent years is well known. Back in September, Tesco announced its worst news yet: a previous profit warning – released on August 29 – had added an estimated £250 million to its potential for profit. A… Read more
Have you thought about Christmas?
Seriously, this world is getting crazy. I was in the supermarket on August 20th and Christmas decorations were being sold. No, not last year’s decorations going on sales, this 4-months-from-now Christmas. Way to prepare for an event! While I think that is insane, in order not to have to put the cost of Christmas on… Read more
Ode to grocery delivery and online grocery shopping
I love love love online grocery shopping and delivery. And those days, supermarket websites make it so easy for you to find your products and shop in just a few clicks. Think about it. You are at work, thinking that after those excruciating 9 hours in your cubicle, you still have to go to the… Read more
Savvy Shopping: How to Save Money on Quality Items
We all want to get the best buy for our money. No one wants to be stuck with cheap stuff, because that’s all they can afford. The trick to saving money on quality items is to buy them secondhand or at close-out prices. Where To Find Quality Secondhand Items Where you buy… Read more
Are you hitting the High Street for Boxing Day?
Hope you all had a very Happy and Merry Christmas! Is it time to rest, stay warm and eat the leftovers, or time to go shopping_ I remember the first time I was in the UK for Christmas. The pound was at an all time low and I had invited my friends over from… Read more
Cheap winter days out around London
I don’t know about you, but winter makes me want to curl up in bed with a book and a mug of hot chocolate. However, it is still a nice time to enjoy the city, and whether you live there or are just passing by, I’d like to share a few of my favorite… Read more
Shopping for free: A guide to rewards
Forget telling white lies to your significant other, pretending you got it on sale, and protesting that you’ve had it for years: let the new wave of rewards ease that shopping remorse. We round up some of the best offers, schemes and cards to help you enjoy a future dotted with guilt-free – and actually… Read more