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The Savvy Scot

Personal finance and lifestyle blog

Viewing posts tagged with: tips

Planning ahead for your summer holiday

By Pauline

summer holiday

I am not a planner, more kind of a go with the flow person. But I love to travel, and stretch my hard earned cash further when I do. Which is why I always try to plan ahead for a holiday. No kids? Go in low season For summer holidays, there is peak season, which… Read more

Filed Under: Money, Travel Tagged With: holiday, planning, summer, tips, travel

Personal Finance for Beginners: Tips on Budgeting Your Lifestyle to Improve Your Credit Score

By Pauline

Not too many people are aware of the damage their credit score can cause until they try to apply for something and get denied. Your credit score and history could ultimately make it much harder (and more expensive) for you to acquire the things you want most in life. Whether you’re applying for a job,… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: beginners, budgeting, personal finance, tips

Thrifty grocery shopping tips

By Pauline

Make simple changes to your grocery shop and save pounds each time you shop. This infographic shows you how to change habits, plan better and shop around to save money on your groceries. The average family of 4 wastes 24 meals worth of food per month, equivalent to £600 a year. You could get that money… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: shopping tips, thrifty grocery, tips

Top five most confusing financial topics revealed

By Pauline

financial topics revealed

While most of you readers are pretty well aware of all things money here at The Savvy Scot, I have to say I was sadly not that surprised to read the findings of Legal & General’s recent research, reporting that 53% of adults in Britain say they have received poor financial education, or none at… Read more

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: financial, financial topics, tips

6 Ways You Can Make Money Fast When You’re In A Pinch

By Pauline

6 Ways You Can Make Money Fast When You’re In A Pinch

Please enjoy this guest post and giveaway by Brent from VOSA. Brent’s a world record holder, inventor, engineer, entrepreneur, world traveler & eternal optimist. You can read more of his writing about personal finance, entrepreneurship and travel at VOSA.com. There it is again. The pit that start to form in your stomach, the lump in… Read more

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: giveaway, make money, Money, tips, ways, YNAB

My #thriftyfamily money saving tip: negotiate your bills!

By Pauline

Today, I have teamed up with Scottish Friendly to share a quick money saving tip as part of the #thriftyfamily, enjoy!   I do it every year, like clockwork. One month before my utility or broadband contract expires, I shop around for a better deal. Then I call my current provider and see if they… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: bills, Money, negotiate, saving, scotfriendly, scottish friendly, thrifty, thriftyfamily, tips, utilities

Three Ways to Save Money When You Start a Business

By Pauline

  Although the global recession has pretty much subsided and many nations are feeling more prosperous compared even with a single year ago, if you’re looking to start a business, you’re not out of the woods yet. Although there has been an increase in the profitability of most businesses – particularly those in the services… Read more

Filed Under: Guest Posts Tagged With: Business, Save Money, Start a Business, three ways, tips

TODDLER DAMAGE PREVENTION TIPS FIT FOR A ROYAL HOUSEHOLD

By Pauline

As Prince George turns one (22nd July), the world is inundated with images of a beautiful calm and well behaved little prince. But mums and dads know too well that behind closed doors, every toddler can wreak Royal havoc, especially in the home. In fact, damage by animals and children are a common cause of… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: babies, budget, damage, household, Insurance, insure, parents, prevention, tips, toddler

Top 5 Money Saving Tips Bloggers Need to Know

By Pauline

To run a successful blog, there are important aspects that one must pay serious attention to. For starters, it is essential to have a blog because that is the only way one can enjoy the freedom to manage posts on the site. Having blogs hosted on third party websites can compromise their reliability considering that… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: bloggers, blogs, saving, tips

Budgeting to be a guest at weddings

By Pauline

Budgeting to be a guest at weddings

Weddings are expensive no matter which side of the fence you’re on. If you’re the bride and groom, you’ll need to set a budget to have a wedding. As a guest, sure you are getting invited to an awesome party and to free food and booze, but all the rest is yours to pay and it… Read more

Filed Under: Saving Money Tagged With: budget, guests, tips, weddings

How To Save Money This Winter

By Pauline

      If you’re concerned about your heating bills and the costs you incur over the winter keeping your home and family warm, well, you’re not alone! Millions of people all around the country worry about how they can save money and spend less while still being comfortable at home.   Fortunately, there are… Read more

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: Save Money, tips, winter, winter season

The Guide to Borrowing

By Pauline

Cash or no cash

  For all of us who struggle with the confusing world of finance, and in particular the jargon, help is finally at hand! Loan broker giant Freedom Finance has compiled a fantastic little e-book created simply to answer all of our credit queries and borrowing questions. And guess what? It’s absolutely FREE! This guide covers… Read more

Filed Under: Money Tagged With: borrow, credit, guide, insecured, loan, Money, rating, score, secured, tips

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