Articles, News & Reviews

This is where you’ll find the latest articles we write about the ways to be clever with your cash – from tips on saving, spending and understanding your relationship with your finances through to money news and product reviews.

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Spendonomics: Chocolate and how to get the best value for money

Revealed: the real cost of your mid-afternoon chocolate bar habit, and why seasonal chocs are a rip-off. [box] Contents How much you're spending on chocolate...
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How much mobile data do you really need?

You're probably paying for far more data than you actually use. Here's how to work out the right allowance for your phone. [box] Contents  How...
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Slow broadband? How to leave penalty free

New rules should make it easier for you to get the broadband you're paying for. Though it won't solve wi-fi issues. [box] Contents Your new...
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Are your debts a problem?

Seven questions to help you decide if your debts are worse than you think. The average total debt per UK household is currently £59,261 according...
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Be Clever With Your Cash is five!

The highlights for me and the blog over the last 12 months. I don't write about me and the blog itself very often, but I...
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The ways hotel booking sites could mislead you

The ways hotel booking sites could mislead you

Hidden charges, overseas fees and pressure tactics could all make your hotel stay more expensive. [box] Contents How hotel booking websites mislead you Hidden extra...
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Fix your finances in 2019 part 4: Get the best deal

By paying less for your everyday services you'll have more money in your pocket to spend or save. In this final part of my January...
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Are you oversharing on social media?

It's easy to reveal more about yourself online than you realise - and that could help scammers and hackers. This week a couple of blogging...
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Fix your finances in 2019 part 3: Sort out your savings

How to get in the savings habit, get the best interest rate and make sure you stick to it. If you've been following these fix...