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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Tried and tested simple shopping trick that could save you ยฃ300

A new shopping strategy suggests that repeatedly checking prices online could lead to increased costs instead of savings.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Savings Plan: When It Is Convenient to Join and What Are Its Advantages and Disadvantages, According to a Specialist

The article explains the Savings Plan system in Argentina, highlighting its features, advantages, and disadvantages for consumers.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis recommends this type of ISA that can 'outperform' other accounts

Consumer advocate Martin Lewis warns savers about potential changes to ISA rules that could affect returns and provides insights on opening junior ISAs.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

โ€˜Timelessโ€™ ยฃ10 Home Bargains lamp looks just like ยฃ38 B&Q version

Home Bargains is offering a stylish ceramic lamp for ยฃ9.99, resembling a more expensive version from B&Q, providing significant savings for shoppers.

Mar 14 โ€ข 02:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Electricity prices drop significantly on Friday

Users of grid electricity will benefit from exceptionally low prices tomorrow, with average hourly prices falling below one cent per kilowatt-hour.

Mar 12 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Urgent warning from the bank. Are Poles' savings at risk?

Alior Bank issues a warning to its clients about increasing sophistication in internet and phone scams targeting Polish citizens' savings.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

EU urges member states to reduce energy taxes

The European Union is advocating for member states to lower energy taxes, especially on electricity, to alleviate high energy costs for consumers and businesses.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Discounts in Butcheries: How to Save Up to 30% on All Your March Purchases

Amidst significant increases in beef prices in Argentina, consumers can save between 10% and 30% on meat purchases by planning visits to butcheries that offer promotions this March.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Woman fell for a plot straight out of a spy movie, lost her life savings

A woman in Czechia has lost her life savings after falling victim to a scheme resembling a spy movie plot.

Mar 6 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

I save money at Sainsbury's every week by doing one thing before I shop

A consumer shares tips on how to save money at Sainsbury's using the Nectar loyalty program.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Sainsbury's, Asda, Tesco and Aldi shoppers urged to do 2-minute check to save money

Shoppers at major UK supermarkets are advised to quickly check for potential savings when choosing between standard and budget branded groceries.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Payday and farewell to savings: what do the data reveal about our wallets?

The article examines consumer spending patterns in Latvia, particularly focusing on spending behavior during payday and the increase in marketplace activity.

Mar 1 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'People are outraged I pay for Tesco Clubcard Plus, but I won't go back'

A woman defends her decision to subscribe to Tesco Clubcard Plus, claiming that it saves her more money on her shopping despite public outrage.

Mar 1 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The calculation shows: Savings of up to 100โ‚ฌ per month โ€“ Cars are increasingly purchased this way

Recent calculations indicate that car purchases through a specific method can lead to monthly savings of up to 100 euros.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Two Savings Banks Hit with 9 Million Euros in Fines for Deceptive Business Practices

Two French savings banks have been fined a total of 9 million euros for unjustified banking fees following investigations into deceptive business practices.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Boost pension pot by ยฃ37k if you stop making 5 common mistakes

Consumer advice organization Which? reveals how avoiding common pension-saving mistakes can significantly increase retirement savings by ยฃ37,000 with just a small monthly investment.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Insurance significantly reduces costs if necessary improvements are made

A consumer advocate in Iceland argues that substantial savings can be achieved in the insurance market through necessary reforms based on a three-year review.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Stop Buying These 8 Things from the Market Today, You Will Save a Lot

The article advises readers on eight items they should stop purchasing to save money and reduce waste.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fees for pension savings will swallow up to half of the returns

The article discusses how certain fees related to pension savings in Czechia can consume a significant portion of the investment returns.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish consumers can both spend and save

Recent consumer sentiment data from Poland suggests a cautious optimism among consumers regarding financial situations, despite still prevalent skepticism.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
Life & Tech

Secret supermarket codes you need to know before your next food shop

The article provides insights on hidden supermarket codes that can help shoppers maximize their savings and choose fresher products.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Not a promotion, but a new price: Lidl has already reduced prices on more than 200 products

Lidl is permanently reducing prices on over 200 products as part of a strategy to provide daily savings for consumers.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Britons feeling โ€˜dismalโ€™ about finances amid mounting debts, survey finds

A survey indicates that UK households are feeling increasingly pessimistic about their finances, reflecting growing debts and sluggish consumer spending.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Shopping Carts with Fog Lamps are the Invention of the Century

A recent article discusses how Czech retail chains have complicated marketing language, leading to consumer confusion over actual savings and promotions.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lidl Hellas: Continues to be the most economical shopping cart because it is worth it

Lidl Hellas demonstrates its commitment to providing the best price-to-quality ratio by offering shopping carts that are 16.46% cheaper than competitors, saving consumers up to โ‚ฌ12.75.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Energy fixing will save over 18,000 crowns annually

Fixing energy prices can lead to significant savings for households in Czechia.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Financial Trickery: How Can You Earn Up to 2,000 Euros in One Year with Bank Promotions?

The article explores how savvy customers can exploit bank promotions to earn up to 2,000 euros a year despite stringent conditions set by banks.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

The best time to review and save on electricity, gas, and mobile contracts is now

Now is the ideal time for consumers to assess their electricity, gas, and mobile contracts to potentially save up to 600 euros.

Feb 8 โ€ข 03:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Millions of people are making this same mobile phone bill mistake

Many consumers in the UK are overpaying for mobile services due to a lack of provider switching, with only 10% changing brands as they remain tied to their contracts.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Ryanair's angry reply as hack to 'save ยฃ100 on flights' is shared

Ryanair has reacted angrily to a consumer report suggesting hacks that could help passengers save over ยฃ100 on flights, labeling the advice as 'fake news.'

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK's cheapest supermarket revealed - beats Lidl and Asda

A new report highlights the cheapest supermarket in the UK for a basket of 89 grocery items, showing potential savings of up to ยฃ56 compared to higher-priced competitors.

Feb 4 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Saving as a couple: what are joint accounts and how should they be used?

The article discusses the challenges of financial management in a couple's life and offers recommendations from the Federal Consumer Prosecutor's Office on how to effectively use joint accounts for financial organization.

Feb 2 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Slow Shopping Method: How to Spend and Save Money Smarter

The article discusses the slow shopping method, emphasizing smart spending and saving in today's digital shopping environment.

Jan 13 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

Cancelling โ€˜zombieโ€™ subscriptions could save Britons up to ยฃ400 a year, survey finds

A survey reveals that Britons waste up to ยฃ1,200 annually on subscription services, with potential savings of ยฃ400 by cancelling unused 'zombie' memberships.

Jan 10 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Criticism of Interest Rate Policy: "Are the Savings Banks Really the Good Guys?"

Consumer protection advocates have criticized savings banks for withholding interest rates to encourage customers to invest in certificates that yield higher profits for the banks.

Jan 2 โ€ข 05:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Post-Christmas sale begins. People save the most on clothing, but beware of embellished discounts, warns Prouza

The post-Christmas sale kicks off, with significant savings on clothing, though consumers are cautioned about misleading discounts, according to Prouza.

Dec 27 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

The hidden codes that could save you money on supermarket shops

The upcoming edition of Sky News' Money newsletter will reveal hidden codes on supermarket labels that can help shoppers save money.

May 13 โ€ข 12:06 UTC

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