Ways to save thousands of pounds without really trying…….

Cancel your Sky+ subscription – save up to £280
Change your costly Sky subscription for Freeview Plus – you can access dozens of digital channels, pause live TV and record programmes with no contract or monthly subscriptions.

Get cheaper broadband with a dongle – save up to £250
Think about ditching your landline telephone and buying a “dongle” for your mobile instead. It plugs into your USB port and allows you to get high-speed internet access at home and on the move, via Bluetooth. The major mobile networks are offering monthly subscriptions from just £10.

Don’t buy books – save £100 or more
Don’t pay £7.99 for new books – use your local library, charity shops or online book swap clubs.

Take your own lunch to work – save up to £1,000
Making your own sandwiches can save a fortune and often taste better too. Buying family packs of crisps, chocolate bars and bags of fruit will give you a varied tasty lunch for a fraction of the cost.

Cancel your gym membership – save up to £800
Most of us don’t use the gym regularly - if at all! Try taking to the streets, walking or jogging for free. Exercising at home can be more effective too – most of us have keep fit DVDs and exercise equipment at home.

Have your hair cut by a trainee – Save up to £350
The price of a cut and blow dry at a good salon is about £50 whereas a cut and blow dry with a trainee stylist can start from only £10.

Stop buying Lattes and Cappuccinos – save up to £500
Your daily coffee bought from the many high street coffee shops can set you back about £12 a week. Invest in a thermos mug and make your own. Or drink water and get healthier too!

Try own brands at the supermarket – save up to £1,200
Don’t be a slave to brand names. More often than not you won’t be able to tell the difference. Next time you are at the supermarket pick out
one or two of their own brands and give them a try.