Scottish football; It really divides opinion doesn’t it? Whether it’s Rangers and Celtic fans at each other’s throats in the west of the country or Hibee’s and the Jam Tarts giving it their tuppence worth in the capital on derby day it fuels argument and sometimes (very) heated debate. Continue reading “Is Scottish Football Value for Money?”
It can be hard to make pay packets stretch to pay for everything you need or want in a given month. Fortunately, there are a lot of approaches one can use to make sure their money goes as far as it can down to the last quid.
Continue reading “Smart Money Opinion: Spending Wisely”
We can all use a little help when it comes to saving our hard earned money. With a simple download or a little time spent online, the following tools and apps can help save you cash. Here are the top apps and online tools that will help you keep more money in your bank account: Continue reading “Tools, Apps and Lifehacks That Will Help You Save Cash”
CES, or the Consumers Electric Show, is a gathering place for the worlds most innovative technologies and is held each year in Las Vegas (us Scot’s would burn to a crisp out there!!) and showcases innovative and breakthrough technologies across various industries. Continue reading “CES Conference – Green Products”
When it comes to choosing an electricity provider for your home, the price is usually the first part taken into consideration. Electricity providers may have the power to set a competitive price, but many also offer incentive discounts and benefits for customers that can help to reduce their prices. Taking the time to shop around and compare different electricity providers will help you find the best price for your household. Continue reading “Understanding Energy Prices (and get the best deal)”
Having enough money for expenses like groceries and text books is one thing but saving money when you’re a student is another altogether. There’s usually the allure of travelling in summer when classes wrap up and the backpacks come out, but if you’re skint you’ll find yourself left behind in the dust. So is it possible to pay university tuition, have a ball and follow a budget at the same time? Read these tips and learn how to your bank account and summer holidays in safe hands:
Continue reading “Saving money when you’re skint: the student edition (part two)”
With less than a decade to go until the 2020 renewable energy targets are supposed to be reached, experts are warning that the United Kingdom will most likely fall short of its goals. A study compiled by the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) and released in June 2013 has reported that the UK is expected to fail to reach its renewable energy goals. These targets are reasonable, but they will most likely not be reached, given current energy consumption patterns. Continue reading “Will the UK miss its 2020 renewable energy targets?”
With one year to go until Scotland decides where its future lies within the political landscape of the United Kingdom one question which arises in my mind (and many more) what will happen to the energy industry if a Yes vote is cast. Continue reading “Energy in an independent Scotland”
With rises in energy bills figuring heavily in the media over the past few months, you may have heard about the option of switching to a fixed energy plan. You may think that fixed plans are too good to be true and not worth pursuing with your energy supplier. However, you may be able to take advantage of dramatic savings by signing up for a fixed energy plan. Continue reading “Are fixed energy plans just a lot of hot air or will they save you money?”
There’s a lot of money saving advice for students out there and yet somehow it’s so easy to fall into the debt trap. There are student loans, rent, travel, text books and entertainment to buy and these expenses are often compounded by poor judgement and minimum wage jobs.
Continue reading “Spending money when you’re skint: the student edition (part one)”
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