Scroll to see replies
Start doing your weekly shop in ALDI, you can get almost everything you would in large supermarkets like TESCO but for a margin of the price. And contrary to popular belief, the food/meat/fruits are incredible quality 
Shop around don't just go to one supermarket even upper market supermarkets have competitive prices
If you want free food big supermarkets throw out ALL out of date food early in the morning so,you can help yourself to what you find lol
There's also the five finger discount if your in that way inclined
Posted from TSR Mobile
If you want free food big supermarkets throw out ALL out of date food early in the morning so,you can help yourself to what you find lol
There's also the five finger discount if your in that way inclined
Posted from TSR Mobile
Even with the offers at Boots, some products are cheaper elsewhere, e.g. BodyCare, Home Bargains. etc. Don't get drawn in by BOGOF etc offers before looking at the actual prices - often supermarkets and other shops will often put the prices up just before, e.g. some crisps that are £1 a packet one week could be £1.99 the next week but be 'buy 2, get 1 free' to get people to buy them, even though they were still a better deal the previous week.
Basically just read moneysavingexpert.com, I doubt there's anything you can think of that isn't already on there lol.
Basically just read moneysavingexpert.com, I doubt there's anything you can think of that isn't already on there lol.
Original post by diggy
Shop around don't just go to one supermarket even upper market supermarkets have competitive prices
If you want free food big supermarkets throw out ALL out of date food early in the morning so,you can help yourself to what you find lol
There's also the five finger discount if your in that way inclined
Posted from TSR Mobile
If you want free food big supermarkets throw out ALL out of date food early in the morning so,you can help yourself to what you find lol
There's also the five finger discount if your in that way inclined
Posted from TSR Mobile
I've worked for a big supermarket, they don't throw out of date food away. It gets sent back to the depot and destroyed.
Posted from TSR Mobile
Original post by coopsyy
I've worked for a big supermarket, they don't throw out of date food away. It gets sent back to the depot and destroyed.
Posted from TSR Mobile
Posted from TSR Mobile
the tesco near me literally throws all of their food out and they leave it at the front of the store
Find a mate who works at a supermarket.
For example, I've befriended a lad who works at Tesco and another who works at my local offie.
Job done.
For example, I've befriended a lad who works at Tesco and another who works at my local offie.
Job done.
Original post by OU Student
- make a budget and stick to it. Include money for emergencies
- draw out money each week and that's all you can spend
- if you shop in places like Sainsburys, Tesco, Boots, etc. get their loyalty cards. This will save you loads of money
- draw out money each week and that's all you can spend
- if you shop in places like Sainsburys, Tesco, Boots, etc. get their loyalty cards. This will save you loads of money
Thissss! I'd recommend the second even if you don't shop their often, coz if there's one across from your work or something, you still may shop there.
And go for the best value for money, but not the cheapest. i.e if they have 50ml of perfume for £20, or 100ml for £30, go for £30 (especially if it's for you, as opposed to a gift). But don't do this for everything i.e you can buy 10 coloured highlighters for £2 or 30 for £4, but you know you won't use most of the colours in the £4 pack.
Not sure if it's a money saving tip, but if you like a book in a shop, write it down and then see if they have it in the library or cheaper on amazon, unless you need it then/it's a rare book.
Original post by LovePeaceAwesome
And go for the best value for money, but not the cheapest. i.e if they have 50ml of perfume for £20, or 100ml for £30, go for £30 (especially if it's for you, as opposed to a gift). But don't do this for everything i.e you can buy 10 coloured highlighters for £2 or 30 for £4, but you know you won't use most of the
If you look at the sticker / label on the shelf where the item is, it normally gives you the price per 100 ml.
Original post by OU Student
If you look at the sticker / label on the shelf where the item is, it normally gives you the price per 100 ml.
Yeah but not for all products, like I said with the highlighter. and some people don't always read/consider it
Only take cash on a night out!
This not only stops you from buying everyone a round when you have had a little too many but it also means that you can stick to a budget.
If you only want to spend £20 then only take £20!
This not only stops you from buying everyone a round when you have had a little too many but it also means that you can stick to a budget.
If you only want to spend £20 then only take £20!
Original post by cpdavis
With Lloyds I have a thing call "save my change". So it rounds my payment to the nearest pound and it transfers the difference to my saving account 
That's an awesome idea. I always do the same with cash payments too and put the pennies (up to 5p) into a money jar.
Original post by The_Jakal
That's an awesome idea. I always do the same with cash payments too and put the pennies (up to 5p) into a money jar.
I do this and have ended up saving over £70 this year.
(edited 11 years ago)
Broadband allowances: know your limits
When you're looking to sign up for a new broadband deal, it's easy to get caught up in how fast a connection the provider can offer you. It's all well and good having a lightning fast connection, but if you have a low monthly download limit then you're going to burn through it pretty fast.
When you're looking to sign up for a new broadband deal, it's easy to get caught up in how fast a connection the provider can offer you. It's all well and good having a lightning fast connection, but if you have a low monthly download limit then you're going to burn through it pretty fast.
Original post by marco_salinas
Broadband allowances: know your limits
When you're looking to sign up for a new broadband deal, it's easy to get caught up in how fast a connection the provider can offer you. It's all well and good having a lightning fast connection, but if you have a low monthly download limit then you're going to burn through it pretty fast.
When you're looking to sign up for a new broadband deal, it's easy to get caught up in how fast a connection the provider can offer you. It's all well and good having a lightning fast connection, but if you have a low monthly download limit then you're going to burn through it pretty fast.
You also need to check the t&cs. "Unlimited" isn't really unlimited. There's normally a fair usage policy place. My phone contract says I have "unlimited texts". I actually have 3000 per month.
If you live with people, shop and cook together when you can. It's often cheaper and easier to get a large pack of something than to get lots of individual size packs. Even if you live alone, still buy bigger packets of things (works well with meat e.g. mince, sometimes chicken), break it up at home and freeze it for later in portion sizes.
Also check out local markets, visiting in the afternoons. As they get nearer the end of the day prices often drop as they try to clear their stock. I once got a weeks worth of veg for £4, and I get through a lot of veg!
Also check out local markets, visiting in the afternoons. As they get nearer the end of the day prices often drop as they try to clear their stock. I once got a weeks worth of veg for £4, and I get through a lot of veg!
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- Saving money as a student
- Students: Cost of living tips
- Effective budgeting at university
- The Budgeting Spreadsheet and Tips thread
- Tips for Budgeting from a current student's perspective!
- Effective budgeting at university
- Effective budgeting at university
- How to Save Money and Eat Well While Studying at University
- Effective budgeting at university
- Hi
- How to handle your money at university
- Thrifty Tips for Tackling University's Cost of Living
- Top Energy Saving Tips to Save Money on Bills
- Tips To Navigate The Cost of Living Crisis:
- How to be able to budget effectively
- Budgeting for uni
- Gardening Tips?
- Saving money
- Top Budgeting Tips for Students
- How to Save Pennies When Going to University?
Latest
Trending
Last reply 1 week ago
I think I have a Cifas Marker on my name , can I still open any banks ?Last reply 3 weeks ago
Has anyone had their student finance paid into their partners or parents bank?Last reply 1 month ago
Introduction to UK Financial regulations and professional integrity SCAMTrending
Last reply 1 week ago
I think I have a Cifas Marker on my name , can I still open any banks ?Last reply 3 weeks ago
Has anyone had their student finance paid into their partners or parents bank?Last reply 1 month ago
Introduction to UK Financial regulations and professional integrity SCAM
