It seems almost inevitable that Thursday’s meeting of the Bank of England committee will sanction a further quarter percent rise in the UK base rate. Recent comments by some members of the committee have led many to believe that a move upwards is almost certain, a view further strengthened by recent news confirming that property prices have risen again, and inflation is still fairly strong.
As the cost of living continues to rise, it is becoming ever more vital that people ensure that they know exactly what is happening with their finances. The smallest mistake can often prove costly, and leave you out of pocket at a time when every penny may be required. So how can you save money, and ensure you have a little more side as Christmas approaches?
Here are some very simple ways to save even the smallest amount of money :-
While there are few areas of business that the internet has not touched in some way, the financial sector has benefited more than most from the internet super highway. However, while there are many savings to be made by missing out the “middle man†there are some areas when “savings†are perhaps not as large as advertised.
As the consumer appetite for broadband and extra TV services continues to grow, we are seeing more and more of these so called “bundle†deals. These deals “bundle†all of the three services together, and are offered to the consumer at a “reduced†rate, but do they really offer as good a value as some may have you believe?
While many have mocked the promotion of “Green†issues designed to help the environment and improve standards of living, does “Going Green†really equate to massive savings for the consumer?
While there have been many developments in the area of internet communication, few have the potential to have such an enormous impact as Skype - the prominent VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephone service provider.
For those unaware of VoIP, this is a system which works over your existing internet connection allowing you to phone both fellow Skype users as well as traditional landline user. The system has been on the way for at least 20 years, although it is just recently that sufficient data transfer speeds became available (at affordable prices) and voice data quality improved. Technology has also been introduced which allows Skype users to enter the landline network and call landline members - this is done via a system of audio to digital switches which allow the data to be converted, sent via the internet, then converted back at the receiving end.
So how can Skype save you money?
