http://www.moneysupermarket.com Shopping News from Moneysupermarket.com 15 en-us /newsandcommunity/img/news/ms-logo.gif http://www.moneysupermarket.com <![CDATA[School's out and parents up and down the country are faced with the prospect of keeping the kids entertained. But with Christmas debts barely paid off, and families everywhere feeling the pinch, the arrival of half term - which for most schools falls between February 13 and 17 - can be a real worry.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/half-term-savings/0013529/ Tue, 07, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/half-term-savings_0013529.aspx <![CDATA[Men! This is your early warning! Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Women! The global economy is in a bad way, you're going to have to cut us men some slack this year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/celebrate-valentines-day-for-less/0013484/ Wed, 01, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/celebrate-valentines-day-for-less_0013484.aspx <![CDATA[The iPad 3 could be hitting the shelves as soon as March, if rabid internet speculation and Apple's track record of speedy product releases are anything to go by. <p>We take a look at the reasons behind the mounting speculation and how the must-have gadget is likely to compare to its predecessor, the iPad 2.<br /></p>]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-the-ipad-three-just-around-the-corner/0013451/ Tue, 24, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-the-ipad-three-just-around-the-corner_0013451.aspx <![CDATA[Valentine's Day is fast approaching - and if you want to wow your loved one with a romantic break, now is the time to book. It doesn't have to be as expensive as you think though. Here we offer tips on booking the perfect Valentine's trip at an affordable price.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/affordable-valentines-breaks/0013197/ Wed, 11, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/affordable-valentines-breaks_0013197.aspx <![CDATA[Next month the great and the good from the world of cinema will be assembling for the 84th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood - better known as The Oscars.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/go-to-the-cinema-for-less/0013186/ Tue, 10, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/go-to-the-cinema-for-less_0013186.aspx <![CDATA[If you found all that Christmas shopping stressful, then hitting the January sales might just tip you over the edge - unless you go prepared.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/january-sales-survival-guide/0012648/ Wed, 21, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/january-sales-survival-guide_0012648.aspx <![CDATA[Most of us will have&nbsp;received at least one present this year that we wish we'd left unopened, but if you are planning on taking unwanted gifts back, it pays to swot up on your consumer rights first.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-return-unwanted-christmas-presents/0012647/ Wed, 21, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-return-unwanted-christmas-presents_0012647.aspx <![CDATA[There may be only a few days to go until Christmas, but there are still plenty of last-minute bargains to be had if you know where to look.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/where-to-find-last-minute-christmas-bargains/0012627/ Wed, 14, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/where-to-find-last-minute-christmas-bargains_0012627.aspx <![CDATA[If your local high street resembles the Blackpool Illuminations and you can't seem to find a radio station that isn't playing Slade at least three times an hour, then you'll know that the holiday season has arrived.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/appy-christmas-five-apps-for-the-festive-season/0012607/ Tue, 06, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/appy-christmas-five-apps-for-the-festive-season_0012607.aspx <![CDATA['Tis the season to be jolly' and here at MoneySupermarket we've got a sack load of treats on offer for anyone looking to save cash or scoop some fantastic prizes this Christmas.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/MoneySupermarket's-twelve-deals-of-Christmas/0012566/ Thu, 01, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/MoneySupermarket's-twelve-deals-of-Christmas_0012566.aspx <![CDATA[With Christmas less than a month away, many shoppers will be racking their brains for the perfect gift. Why not book a holiday for a loved one? It will be a great winter pick me up, and can be something to look forward to when the post-Christmas blues kick in.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/Whisk-your-loved-one-away-this-Christmas/0012565/ Thu, 01, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Whisk-your-loved-one-away-this-Christmas_0012565.aspx <![CDATA[Christmas is less than a month away, but for many people the festive season can be a financially fraught time.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Avoid-a-festive-debt-hangover-0012548.aspx Wed, 30, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Avoid-a-festive-debt-hangover-0012548.aspx <![CDATA[Millions of us will shun the high street this year in favour of doing our Christmas shopping online]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/shoppers-flock-online/0012554/ Wed, 30, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/shoppers-flock-online_0012554.aspx <![CDATA[After 23 years in operation, the travel loyalty scheme Airmiles has changed its name to Avios. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/airmiles-has-changed-what-is-different/0012454/ Tue, 22, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/airmiles-has-changed-what-is-different_0012454.aspx <![CDATA[Forget repeats of The Royle Family and Only Fools' - there are enough great film releases this Christmas to keep you entertained until there's nothing left in the chocolate tin but wrappers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-films-for-christmas-two-thousand-and-eleven/0012427/ Wed, 16, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-films-for-christmas-two-thousand-and-eleven_0012427.aspx <![CDATA[The festive season is fast-approaching, but many of us will be wondering exactly how we are going to cover all those Christmas costs.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-saving-christmas-tips/0012426/ Wed, 16, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-saving-christmas-tips_0012426.aspx <![CDATA[Steep fuel prices are hitting motorists hard, but the government is coming under increasing pressure to do more to help drivers next year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-tips-to-cut-the-cost-of-fuel/0012425/ Tue, 15, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-tips-to-cut-the-cost-of-fuel_0012425.aspx <![CDATA[The festive season always gives gamers plenty to be excited about with several new launches, and this year is certainly no exception.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/it-is-game-on-this-winter/0012377/ Thu, 27, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/it-is-game-on-this-winter_0012377.aspx <![CDATA[The country has gone coupon crazy. Discount vouchers, codes, special offers, freebies - many of us won't go shopping these days unless we can also bag a bargain. And when did you last go out for a meal and pay full price?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-I-am-now-a-discount-queen/0012364/ Thu, 20, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-I-am-now-a-discount-queen_0012364.aspx <![CDATA[Like it or not, Christmas is just a few weeks away, and if you want to avoid the usual expensive last minute buying frenzy you should start preparing as soon as possible.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/countdown-to-christmas/0012345/ Tue, 11, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/countdown-to-christmas_0012345.aspx <![CDATA[Apple fans are this week mourning the loss of Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of the company who has died aged 56, just a day after the unveiling of the latest version of the iPhone range.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/iphone-4S-was-it-worth-the-wait/0012341/ Thu, 06, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/iphone-4S-was-it-worth-the-wait_0012341.aspx <![CDATA[The number of gadgets we have in our homes has shot up by three and a half times in the last 40 years, and our addiction to mobile phones, MP3 players and games consoles shows no signs of abating.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/make-money-from-unwanted-gadgets/0012328/ Wed, 05, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/make-money-from-unwanted-gadgets_0012328.aspx <![CDATA[Long-gone are the days when the nearest to technology children got was using a calculator - now many are as addicted to gadgets as their parents.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-gadgets-for-kids/0012302/ Thu, 22, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-gadgets-for-kids_0012302.aspx <![CDATA[Do you feel brilliant when you bag a bargain?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/bag-a-bargain-feel-great/0012305/ Thu, 22, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/bag-a-bargain-feel-great_0012305.aspx <![CDATA[The iPad is this year's must-have gadget, with almost three quarters of tablet computer users choosing Apple's iconic version.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-best-ipad-two-deals/0012273/ Wed, 14, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-best-ipad-two-deals_0012273.aspx <![CDATA[The summer holidays are nearly over, but now parents face the cost of kitting their kids out for school.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/where-to-find-back-to-school-bargains/0012153/ Wed, 24, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/where-to-find-back-to-school-bargains_0012153.aspx <![CDATA[The last summer Bank Holiday weekend is nearly upon us, and, if you haven't already made plans, then there are plenty of things you can do to make the most of the extra day off.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/best-bank-holiday-offers/0012114/ Thu, 18, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/best-bank-holiday-offers_0012114.aspx <![CDATA[As the new football season kicks off, armchair sports fans around the country will want to ensure they don't miss out on any of the action.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-are-the-best-sports-tv-packages/0012100/ Thu, 11, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-are-the-best-sports-tv-packages_0012100.aspx <![CDATA[Long summer days make it easy to exercise outdoors, which means there's no need to sign up for pricey gym memberships. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-getting-fit-will-save-you-money/0011843/ Tue, 12, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-getting-fit-will-save-you-money_0011843.aspx <![CDATA[Years after&nbsp;the films first started being shown in the cinema, 3D is finally coming to our living rooms, thanks to the latest generation of flat-screen high-definition TVs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-3d-tvs-just-a-gimmick/0011599/ Tue, 24, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-3d-tvs-just-a-gimmick_0011599.aspx <![CDATA[Tempting as it may be to splash out on a whole new wardrobe in the summer sales, in these cash-strapped times many of us will be looking at ways we can dress for less.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/dress-for-less/0011572/ Wed, 18, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/dress-for-less_0011572.aspx <![CDATA[Sony Corporation is the latest company to try and put a dent in Apple's dominance, after announcing it will launch two tablets to rival the iPad. They're not available yet but what will Sony be offering and is it likely to succeed in drawing ardent Apple fans away from the iconic iPad?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/sony-challenges-the-ipad/0011471/ Thu, 05, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/sony-challenges-the-ipad_0011471.aspx <![CDATA[Sony has admitted that hackers may have stolen the personal details, including credit card information, of a further 25 million gamers, bringing the total number of people affected by the security breach to 102 million.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/playstation-hack-what-it-means-for-you/0011433/ Tue, 03, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/playstation-hack-what-it-means-for-you_0011433.aspx <![CDATA[Last year, people in the UK redeemed more than 2.4million discount vouchers every single day, an increase of 25% on the previous 12 months. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-save-money-on-nearly-everything/0011270/ Thu, 31, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-save-money-on-nearly-everything_0011270.aspx <![CDATA[The iPad 2 finally hit Britain on 25 March, causing long queues of gadget worshippers at Apple stores across the country.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/best-ipad-2-deals/0011260/ Wed, 30, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/best-ipad-2-deals_0011260.aspx <![CDATA[Almost one in four Britons with savings are being forced to dip into their nest eggs to pay for everyday expenses, new research from moneysupermarket.com shows.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-great-british-savings-raid/0011067/ Thu, 10, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-great-british-savings-raid_0011067.aspx <![CDATA[The usual hype and rumour preceded the launch of Apple's iPad2 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, California last Wednesday. And much of the speculation turned out to be&nbsp;accurate.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/should-you-buy-the-new-ipad-two/0011043/ Thu, 03, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/should-you-buy-the-new-ipad-two_0011043.aspx <![CDATA[Keeping the children entertained at half-term while keeping costs down is always a challenge, especially in February when the weather is often dismal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/entertain-the-kids-for-less-this-half-term/0010891/ Thu, 10, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/entertain-the-kids-for-less-this-half-term_0010891.aspx <![CDATA[Around 150,000 families will miss out on the &pound;500 Sure Start maternity grant each year after it was restricted to the first child only on January 24.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/mums-miss-out-following-benefit-cut/0010831/ Thu, 27, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/mums-miss-out-following-benefit-cut_0010831.aspx <![CDATA[We've looked at what to buy before the VAT increase, ways to offset the hike and how to fight back against VAT, but can you ever avoid paying it altogether?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/avoid-paying-vat-the-legal-way/0010828/ Thu, 27, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/avoid-paying-vat-the-legal-way_0010828.aspx <![CDATA[These days, it's difficult to buy a new TV without the niggling feeling that your prized goggle-box will be obsolete before you've even paid off the credit card, such is the pace of development.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/internet-enabled-tvs-should-you-buy-one/0010827/ Thu, 27, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/internet-enabled-tvs-should-you-buy-one_0010827.aspx <![CDATA[Apple's iPad was undoubtedly the must-have gadget of 2010, with techno lovers everywhere desperate to get their hands on the first multi-touch tablet computer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-the-days-of-the-ipad-numbered/0010800/ Thu, 20, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-the-days-of-the-ipad-numbered_0010800.aspx <![CDATA[Millions of us have received an unwanted Christmas present or bought something we later regret in the January sales, but do you know what your rights are when it comes to getting a refund?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-are-your-refund-rights/0010768/ Fri, 07, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-are-your-refund-rights_0010768.aspx <![CDATA[The VAT hike to 20% is finally upon us - but there are ways you can fight back and keep household bills to a minimum.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-vat-hike-how-to-fight-back/0010751/ Wed, 05, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-vat-hike-how-to-fight-back_0010751.aspx <![CDATA[On January 4, the rate of VAT rises from 17.5% to 20%, with the increase set to cost UK shoppers hundreds of pounds a year. So should you be shopping in advance of the hike and which items are worth buying now?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-to-buy-before-the-vat-hike-kicks-in/0010658/ Wed, 15, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-to-buy-before-the-vat-hike-kicks-in_0010658.aspx <![CDATA[Father Christmas is all set to deliver his sackloads of presents this Christmas, but like the rest of us, he might have splashed out more than he intended.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-top-tips-for-santa-claus/0010654/ Wed, 15, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-top-tips-for-santa-claus_0010654.aspx <![CDATA[The iPad is one of this year's must-have Christmas presents, and now it's possible to pick one up for less than half its usual price.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-best-ipad-tariffs-just-in-time-for-christmas/0010634/ Thu, 09, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-best-ipad-tariffs-just-in-time-for-christmas_0010634.aspx <![CDATA[People will put an average of &pound;195 worth of presents under the tree this year, so it pays to check your household insurance policy will cover costs if they get stolen or damaged.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/are-your-presents-safe-this-christmas/0010630/ Thu, 09, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/are-your-presents-safe-this-christmas_0010630.aspx <![CDATA[What are the deadlines for guaranteed Christmas delivery? We've taken a look at some of the biggest retailers... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/dont-miss-last-orders-this-christmas/0010495/ Fri, 26, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/dont-miss-last-orders-this-christmas_0010495.aspx <![CDATA[Millions of shoppers are expected to hit the internet over the next few days in search of Christmas bargains, with December 6 set to be the busiest day this year for online shopping.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-calm-before-the-true-online-shopping-storm/0010456/ Wed, 24, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-calm-before-the-true-online-shopping-storm_0010456.aspx <![CDATA[This week, two of the biggest cashback websites - Cashbackkings.com and Rpoints.com - went bust. But thrifty shoppers shouldn't panic - there are other ways of saving money on your Christmas shop...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cashback-websites-what-are-the-risks/0010457/ Wed, 24, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cashback-websites-what-are-the-risks_0010457.aspx <![CDATA[There are just six weeks to go before Christmas, but if you're feeling faint at the thought of all that festive spending, there are plenty of ways to bag a bargain.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/where-to-bag-your-christmas-bargains/0010440/ Thu, 18, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/where-to-bag-your-christmas-bargains_0010440.aspx <![CDATA[With money tight and household bills on the up, it has never been more important to shop around for the best deals on everything from gas and electricity to family days out.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-ways-to-beat-soaring-bills/0010416/ Wed, 10, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-ways-to-beat-soaring-bills_0010416.aspx <![CDATA[Treading the balance between treating the kids at Christmas and keeping a rein on the family finances is an age-old challenge for parents.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-tips-to-get-the-best-deals-on-your-christmas-shopping/0010342/ Wed, 27, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-tips-to-get-the-best-deals-on-your-christmas-shopping_0010342.aspx <![CDATA[Christmas is a little over two months away and the thought of forking out for all the festivities is already beginning to make the nation lose sleep.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-have-a-merry-thriftmas/0010275/ Wed, 13, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-have-a-merry-thriftmas_0010275.aspx <![CDATA[When you're shopping on the internet, you don't want to have to worry about whether you're at risk of identity theft.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/stay-safe-online/0010270/ Mon, 11, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/stay-safe-online_0010270.aspx <![CDATA[It might feel as though you've only just packed away the tinsel from last year, but there are now only 100 days until Christmas, and the sooner you start planning the less stressful it will be.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/countdown-to-christmas-one-hundred-days-to-go/0010171/ Thu, 16, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/countdown-to-christmas-one-hundred-days-to-go_0010171.aspx <![CDATA[Kitting out the kids for the new term can cost a fortune, so where can you find the best deals?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/where-to-bag-a-back-to-school-bargain/0010054/ Tue, 31, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/where-to-bag-a-back-to-school-bargain_0010054.aspx <![CDATA[Thousands of us will be looking to make the most of the last long weekend this summer without breaking the bank. But how can you keep costs down and do more for less?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-have-a-bargain-bank-holiday/0010016/ Thu, 19, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-have-a-bargain-bank-holiday_0010016.aspx <![CDATA[A staggering 7.6million tonnes of food and drink is thrown away in the UK every year, but a bit of careful planning could help you reduce both waste and your grocery bills.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cut-food-waste-and-save-on-bills/0009949/ Wed, 11, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cut-food-waste-and-save-on-bills_0009949.aspx <![CDATA[Ready or not, the school summer holidays have officially arrived. But entertaining the kids for six weeks solid is not easy and it's certainly not cheap.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cut-the-cost-of-summer-ten-offers-and-tips/0009864/ Thu, 29, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cut-the-cost-of-summer-ten-offers-and-tips_0009864.aspx <![CDATA[Even people who hate football can be World Cup winners this summer, with shops bending over backwards to entice consumers with bargains.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/be-a-world-cup-winner/0009535/ Thu, 10, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/be-a-world-cup-winner_0009535.aspx <![CDATA[Summer can be expensive enough, without falling foul of cheats or needlessly high charges, so what can you do to avoid rip-offs and scams?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-ways-to-beat-a-rip-off-summer/0009433/ Thu, 03, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-ways-to-beat-a-rip-off-summer_0009433.aspx <![CDATA[&nbsp;Have you won the Spanish lottery or been chosen to inherit a lost fortune? Almost certainly not, but you may have been the subject of a scam attack.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/dont-get-caught-by-scammers/0008278/ Tue, 02, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/dont-get-caught-by-scammers_0008278.aspx <![CDATA[With more than three-quarters of the UK population shopping on the web this Christmas, it's never been more important to consider your online safety.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/stay-safe-online-this-christmastime/0007453/ Thu, 19, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/stay-safe-online-this-christmastime_0007453.aspx <![CDATA[We've scoured the supermarkets and hounded the high street to bring you the best bargains for turkeys, party food and drink, presents and board games so far this year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/shop-for-less-this-christmas/0007487/ Fri, 20, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/shop-for-less-this-christmas_0007487.aspx <![CDATA[If your kids are begging for a Battle Strikers starter set or&nbsp;going&nbsp;gaga for a Go Go Hamster this Christmas, you'll need to move fast because they're flying off the shelves.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-dream-dozen-toys-of-christmas/0007439/ Wed, 18, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-dream-dozen-toys-of-christmas_0007439.aspx <![CDATA[Food, travel, presents, drinks... Christmas can be an incredibly expensive time of year, so it's no wonder so many of you are worried about paying for it all.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/get-christmas-for-free/0006959/ Fri, 23, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/get-christmas-for-free_0006959.aspx <![CDATA[The lengthy summer holidays may be great fun for children, but for most parents they spell extra expense.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/frugal-fun-for-kids-this-summer/0005739/ Fri, 24, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/frugal-fun-for-kids-this-summer_0005739.aspx <![CDATA[Remember when it was almost a social faux-pas to haggle over a price, ask for your change or hand over a discount voucher? Well those days are long gone because now to be thrifty is to be fashionable.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/we-help-you-save-rationing-is-back/0005009/ Thu, 21, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/we-help-you-save-rationing-is-back_0005009.aspx <![CDATA[Keeping the kids entertained during the half-term break can prove a serious strain on family finances.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/enjoy-half-term-without-it-breaking-the-bank/0004954/ Fri, 15, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/enjoy-half-term-without-it-breaking-the-bank_0004954.aspx <![CDATA[DIY is booming and this is due to a number of factors: because of the downturn in the housing market a growing number of people are opting to stay put and do up their existing home, rather than sell in a difficult market. Some are making home improvements in a bid to boost the value of their property, and others are doing jobs themselves rather than paying someone else to do them in a bid to save money.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-tips-for-diy-enthusiasts/0004883/ Fri, 08, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-tips-for-diy-enthusiasts_0004883.aspx <![CDATA[Whether it's a new car, laptop, handbag or pair of designer sunglasses negotiating a discount on the price is hugely satisfying. And with retailers, car dealers and restaurateurs desperate for our business at the moment, there are bargains galore to be had.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beat-the-recession-and-bag-a-bargain/0004362/ Fri, 20, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beat-the-recession-and-bag-a-bargain_0004362.aspx <![CDATA[Where did the time go? Just weeks ago many of us were looking around the high street and contemplating starting our Christmas shopping only to shrug our shoulders with a dismissive, 'nah, it's not even December yet'.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/bag-your-last-minute-christmas-bargains/0003796/ Fri, 12, Dec 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/bag-your-last-minute-christmas-bargains_0003796.aspx <![CDATA[It saves you time and it saves you money - you can bet if they have computers on the North Pole, even Santa Claus would do it.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/shop-smart-and-safe-online/0003746/ Fri, 28, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/shop-smart-and-safe-online_0003746.aspx <![CDATA[Many households will be dreading Christmas this year, worrying about how they'll cover the costs. However, with a bit of planning and perhaps a little ingenuity, there is no reason why, just because money is tight, this festive season should be any less enjoyable than previous years.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-survive-the-credit-crunch-christmas/0003709/ Fri, 14, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-survive-the-credit-crunch-christmas_0003709.aspx <![CDATA[The experts at moneysupermarket.com are never people to turn down a challenge and following a meeting with the Liberal Democrat MP, Mark Oaten, a few weeks ago we pledged to save him a few thousand pounds by evaluating his finances and identifying how to reduce his outgoings.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-we-saved-MP-10,000-pounds/0003702/ Thu, 13, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-we-saved-MP-10,000-pounds_0003702.aspx <![CDATA[At last there's some good news for shoppers. Having been hit from all sides by soaring bills, food prices at last seem to be edging down, which couldn't come at a better time, given that Christmas is only weeks away.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/supermarket-bills-are-coming-down/0003400/ Thu, 06, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/supermarket-bills-are-coming-down_0003400.aspx <![CDATA[After a year of financial strife, where the cost of everything from energy to mortgages to fuel have risen at exasperating rates, Christmas will be tough for many people.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moneysupermarket-shopping/0003112/ Thu, 16, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moneysupermarket-shopping_0003112.aspx <![CDATA[Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed that the cost of many basic food items has surged by nearly 10 times the official rate of inflation. The price of a loaf of white bread has risen by more than 40% over the past year, as has that of butter.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/save-on-your-weekly-shopping-bill/0003074/ Fri, 26, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/save-on-your-weekly-shopping-bill_0003074.aspx <![CDATA[Consumer groups are warning shoppers to think twice before taking out extended warranties on electrical items this Christmas.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/avoid-unnecessary-warranties/0003040/ Tue, 11, Dec 2007 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/avoid-unnecessary-warranties_0003040.aspx