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Tandem axes free cashback credit card. Is the new membership worth it?
There's now a £5.99 monthly fee to get existing and new benefits such as 0% interest on all purchases and 1.5% interest on savings. My top way to pay abroad for the last year or so has been the Tandem credit card. There were no fees and you also earned 0.5% cashback,...
Frugal January: How to survive until payday when you’ve got no cash
The mistakes to avoid, and the tricks to help keep your funds going until the end of the month. When you've had an expensive month or there's been an unexpected cost, the knock-on effect usually means there's very little left in the bank to get you to payday. It's at...
My tricks to save money on flights
I love travelling to far-flung places, which doesn't come cheap. But I can usually find ways to cut the price I pay for my flight - often saving hundreds of pounds. I'm probably not going on a big holiday this year, but I've just been looking at some flights for...
Seven steps to get the best value hotel rooms
Get the best price on hotels, motels and resorts with these tips. On most of my holidays, it's accommodation which is the biggest expense each day. But this article isn't about finding the cheapest possible hotel room. Don't get me wrong. I'm not someone who goes for...
Frugal January: Spend less by using what you’ve already got
If you've had an expensive month then these hidden savings at home can help you spend less. We all know January is tough financially. December is always expensive, and sometimes there's a longer wait than usual between paydays. So it helps to be frugal for the month....
How to automate your savings
Making putting your money into savings an automatic event is an easy way to see your savings grow. Often one of the biggest barriers to putting money into savings is simply remembering to do it. So your salary comes into your current account and stays there. Some of...
Swap old clothes for H&M, M&S or New Look vouchers
Planning on upgrading your wardrobe? Get rid of some old gear to help save on something new. H&M, M&S and New Look all have schemes that let you swap old clothes for vouchers. It's a great way to clear the clutter and save at the same time. Plus it's far...
The best of 2019
Catch up on the top articles, podcasts and videos from the last 12 months. As we say goodbye to 2019 (and the decade) I thought it would be a good time to look back on the most popular content from Be Clever With Your Cash. Here on the blog I've written 149 articles...
Should you regift an unwanted present?
The do's and don'ts of passing on bad or duplicate gifts. There's a good chance at some point each year you'll be given a gift you don't want or need. It's frustrating and disappointing but also a bit awkward. So what do you do with it? What to do with unwanted...