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5 really easy ways to save money

Budgeting spreadsheets

Budgeting spreadsheets can help you assess your financial position to work out where you are now and where you need to be. It can highlight where you spend too much money, where you can make savings and help you re-think how to allocate your money. Budgeting spreadsheets also make you stop and think about where your money is going and is the first step in working out a realistic savings plan for yourself.

Best interest rates on savings

If you're looking for the best interest rates on savings, here are some things you need to consider before jumping at the highest rate you see.

Budgeting tips

Whether you're saving for some thing specific, or simply looking for tips and ideas on living within your means, our budgeting tips and tools can help you to achieve your goals.

Saving for retirement

If you're saving for retirement, some of the things you'll be wanting to consider are how to invest your money, how to increase your savings, and how to earn the best return on your hard earned cash. 

Saving for a house

When you first start saving for a home, the sum of money needed for a deposit can seem daunting. The good news is that with clear goals, careful planning, and the help of a regular savings plan, you can soon make significant inroads into growing your nest egg to the point where you can secure a mortgage.

Money saving ideas

A good way to be able to increase your savings or simply make you more comfortable financially, is to look for money saving ideas. There are literally thousands of possible money saving ideas, however we’ve chosen to focus on money saving ideas that relate to your savings and loans.

Money saving tips

Let’s face it. It’s a pretty good feeling to see a healthy amount accumulating in your savings account. It gives you that extra piece of mind that if you needed money for an emergency, you’ve got it. It also relieves financial stress as you feel more comfortable financially and it gives you room to dream of future plans rather than just focusing on getting by with your week to week pay.