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Family Budgeting
We all know having a family can be expensive. However it doesn’t have to cost the earth to raise a family. Check out our guide to family budgeting.
>> Write out monthly food menus - Maybe a pinch time consuming, but can have enormous benefits. Food bills can be greatly reduced, because nothing gets wasted. You don’t have to cook every day, just cook in bulk, cook one freeze the other. Weekly food splurges are a thing of the past. Don’t buy biscuits, pizzas or scones make them yourself. Stock up on flour, eggs, margarine and dried fruit. It’s a lot healthier for all the family. Get the kids involved too they’ll love it.
>>Buy Bulk - Look out for bulk buys such as bogof ( Buy one get one free ), 2 for 1 deals, vouchers and money off. However only purchase it, if its something you would generally buy. As it will be an extra unnecessary expense. Supermarkets are great at enticing you into a deal when you weren’t planning to buy it in the first place.
>>Loyalty Cards - Save up your points and build up your savings. Loyalty cards work if you stick to 2. Anymore than that you’ll find there isn’t any real value.
>> Benefits - Find out if you are entitled to any benefits such as Family Tax Credit.
>>Comparison Sites - Web site’s such as MoneySupermarket.com provides information on how you can save and change suppliers. You can change mortgages, credit cards, utility bills even holidays. Some comparison sites give the customer incentives for swapping suppliers such as crates of wine or hotel breaks!
>> Buy a familydealscard - Save with a familydealscard at family attractions, family holidays, family Restaurants, Family Events, Special family offers and loads more! Buy a card for only £4.99 per year, pop it in your purse or wallet. Be ready to save ££s and receive family deals for the whole family!
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