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74% of parents are worried about paying for gas and electricity

Seven expert hacks to reduce your family's energy bill

74% of parents are worried about paying for gas and electricity according to a recent survey .

While many parents are acutely aware of rising costs, it can be difficult to reduce your energy consumption when you have children.

As a result, Moneyboat.co.uk wanted to share some lesser known tips for how parents can reduce their energy bills while keeping children happy and...

Second hand clothes

Millions of Brits turn to second hand sites as cost of living crisis worsens

The current cost of living crisis has meant that millions of Brits are turning to second hand sites in an effort to save or make a bit of extra money.

That’s according to new research by Confused.com , which found that nearly half (43%) of UK adults said they have turned to buying second-hand due to rising living costs.

The data shows that UK adults are also selling their...

top tips and tricks for switching to monthly payments and spreading the cost

Experts explain simple hacks that will slash bills

The cost of living has hit a 30 year high with inflation soaring to 6.2%, so it is vital to understand how to better manage our money.

Many people pay large lump sums of money towards utilities and services; however, insurance expert Catherine Grayson from A-Plan Insurance looked at ways to manage your money more effectively.

She reveals some top tips and tricks for...

The cost of living has hit a 30 year high with inflation soaring to 6.2%

Experts explain simple hacks that will save those crucial pounds

The cost of living has hit a 30 year high with inflation soaring to 6.2%, so it is vital to understand how to better manage our money.

Many people pay large lump sums of money towards utilities and services; however, insurance expert Catherine Grayson from A-Plan Insurance looked at ways to manage your money more effectively.

She reveals some top tips and tricks for...

Millions of families face an increase of up to 4.99% in their bills

Tax bombshell, are you already paying too much?

Millions of families across the country currently face an increase of up to 4.99% in their bills, as what has been described as a ‘tax bombshell’ is set to hit the UK.

The best thing consumers can do to prepare is work on cutting down regular bills, helping to save ahead of the potential increase, according to money.co.uk.

Salman Haqqi, personal finance expert at money.co.uk...

Hot tubs one of the high hitters for energy bills

Households splashing out £300 extra this summer

New research from home energy-saving assistant Loop has revealed the worst culprits for adding to energy bills during the summer months, as it finds some households could be forking out as much as £300 extra when the sun is shining.

Comparing a number of popular appliances used during the summer including electric patio heaters, air conditioning units, hot tubs, and outdoor pool...

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£8.9bn wasted on energy bills by not switching provider

Failing to switch energy providers could be costing Britains as much as £8.9bn a year, according to the latest data from home setup service, Just Move In .

The average household is spending £1,289 a year on gas and electricity. However, Just Move In’s research shows that when switching supplier, the average saving is as high as £350 a year.

Despite this, just 5.2% of...

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Ten ways to cut back your household spending right now

A household budget can be like a leaky bucket of water. Things may appear OK on the surface but perhaps there are some holes you hadn’t noticed, which are allowing the precious contents to escape.

And with many people’s finances under additional pressure right now, it’s a crucial time to go through your outgoings to check if any money is ‘leaking’ out unnecessarily.

For some...