Money Saving Ideas
22 Nov 2023
Money Saving Ideas
16 Nov 2023
Tips to help you save money this Christmas
Christmas is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration.However, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the festivities and find yourself overspending, leading to financial stress that can linger long after the decorations are put away.At PayPlan, we…
Money Saving Ideas
13 Nov 2023
Ways to save on your energy bills this winter
The average medium-sized UK household spends around £152 per month, or £1,834 per year on their combined gas and electricity bills – and this presents some real opportunities to make a saving.And with the colder temperatures hitting, many of us…
Money Management
19 Sep 2023
How can UK Savings Week help you start building a better future?
What is UK Savings Week?UK Savings Week was launched in 2022 and is supported by The Buildings Society Association, the trade body of UK building societies and seven large credit unions. The idea behind the week is to raise awareness…
Money Saving Ideas
27 Jul 2023
How to save money this summer holidays
The school holidays have arrived, and you may be worrying about your costs increasing whilst your children are off school. We know filling six weeks with activities can be hard work to plan but also can cost a fortune, especially…
Money Saving Ideas
10 Aug 2022
Ten tips to help you get through the summer on a budget!
The summer can be a stressful time – but there are ways to enjoy yourself on a budget, even during a cost-of-living crisis. Whether it’s a day out in the sun or a rainy day at home inside, with a…
Money Saving Ideas
2 Dec 2021
It’s beginning to cost a lot like Christmas…have your presence be the present this year!
Money Saving Ideas
2 Dec 2021
We hope Yule like our Christmas dinner ideas!
Supermarkets are busy; turkeys are flying off the shelves and you can’t decide how many sprouts to get for Christmas dinner. But did you know that as a nation we spend £4.7 billion on Christmas food every year, with the…
Money Saving Ideas
2 Dec 2021
Decorate this Christmas on a budget
How can you make your home festive on a budget? Here are some ways you can create a bit of Christmas sparkle in your home this year – without busting your budget.
Money Saving Ideas
1 Dec 2021
What’s your Christmas budget?
You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy yourself this Christmas. In the first of our Christmas blogs, here are our top tips on how to save money, whilst still having lots of festive fun!
Money Saving Ideas
20 Oct 2021
Cut the cost of Halloween – devilish ideas for the kids
Read these top tips about celebrating Halloween on a budget, without compromising any of the fun…
Money Saving Ideas
21 Sep 2021
Ways to exercise and keep fit for free
We’ve put together a list of things you can do for free or at very little cost…whether that’s to get fit, strong and lean, or just get yourself moving to improve your mental health.
Money Saving Ideas
27 Jul 2021
Save the pennies and the environment!
We’ve come up with a useful list of hints and tips of how going plastic-free can help you to save money too!
Money Saving Ideas
14 May 2021
The Best Things in Life Are Free
Money Saving Ideas
21 Apr 2021
Five Ways to Go Green & Save Money
To celebrate #EarthDay21, we’re looking at five ways you can save money, while saving the planet… Going green isn’t just about giving up meat and plane travel. It’s an approach; a lifestyle choice geared towards reducing, reusing and – you…
In other news
2 Mar 2021
From one budget, to another
The 2021 Budget is a time for government to set out their spending plans for the year ahead. But, much like the rest of the year, the nation’s ongoing health and finances crisis is likely to take centre stage.So, to…
Money Saving Ideas
6 Jan 2021
Avoiding The New Year Debt Hangover
Jane Clack, Money Advice Consultant at PayPlan, shares her best tips and tricks to help you avoid the dreaded New Year debt hangover… It’s safe to say that 2020 hasn’t been easy for any of us, but there’s light at…
Money Saving Ideas
21 Sep 2020
Your Guide to Saving Money at Lunchtime
One of the UK’s top money saving brands, vouchercloud, discovered that making lunch at home could save you around £1,300 a year.Their survey revealed that 62% of British workers chose to purchase their lunch during the week, costing over £1,800…
In other news
10 Aug 2020
Take stock of your financial wellbeing this summer
We’ve known for quite a while that this summer will be different. This, perhaps, quieter and closer to home summer does give us the chance to take stock of our current habits, such as how we spend our money and why. Financial…
Money Saving Ideas
7 Apr 2020
Top tips to cut costs during Coronavirus
To help you budget better in these uncertain times, we’ve compiled a handy list of the ways you could save on your everyday outgoings.Check out your subscriptionsWhether you’re a gym buff, a film fanatic or a sporting supremo, you may…