Friday, January 30, 2009

How to save money

Is your pocket feeling the pinch? Then you could save money on your shopping by using the latest discount vouchers, codes and deals hunted out by This is Money. Lots of shops have special deals to attract customers and many of them are offered for customers who sign up to their newsletters or enter codes when shopping online. The types of vouchers available range from 2-for-1 offers to 10% or more off your bill.

They usually run for a period of a month, but some offers are seasonal or until stocks last. Shoppers should be vigilant and always check the terms of conditions of any offer before they buy. Watch out for the small print, which can sometimes contain clauses such as charging extra for the price of postage and packaging. Save money on eating out with our restaurant offers page.

Supermarkets and some department stores offer a loyalty card scheme, such as the Nectar network or Tesco Club card. These cards are another way of building up 'points' which can be redeemed against the total bill Don't get these confused with store cards, which are effectively expensive credit cards run on behalf of shop owners. Stores often give incentives, such as '100 points free', for buying certain promoted products.

These are a good way of saving money, usually by getting goods in bulk, and building up your points. Loyalty cards, unlike vouchers, are a long term way to save and to make sure that you take advantage of the latest offer you should check out regularly updated list of deals and vouchers below. Do you feel like your grocery bill is getting bigger each week? That's because it probably is.

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