Rationing to combat recession
During the war years and the depression, many families learned how to be thrifty. Of course, the government helped by creating a rationing system. Because of the growing recession, some people have advocated that we institute some form of rationing. I think it might be a good idea, as it will also teach young children [...]
What is the purpose of having a car?
We have learned that sometimes it is a necessity to get from Point A to Point B. That is our primary purpose for having a car. Living a thrifty lifestyle means foregoing luxury and style if it is not necessary. And a car is not necessary for that purpose. After all, most cars are not [...]
The frugal mind
Having been forced to live on a limited budget, we have learned many ways to cut back on spending. We may not be able to save, but at least we are limiting our outgoing expenses. Gone are the days that we would have a “shopping spree”. Not that we were ever big spenders, but there [...]
There is free parking in Burgess Hill
We were not looking for free parking, but as we drove through Station Road in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, we found that there were free parking on the street with a one-hour time limit. It may not be excessively convenient for shopping at the Martlets mall, but it is convenient for the street shops from [...]
Don’t be fooled by that diesel trick
When we rented a car in the UK, we were told to pick the diesel vehicle as it was great on mileage. OK. So it got pretty good mileage. But did you see the price of diesel? It was about 12p per liter more than unleaded fuel. That really adds up. We were later informed [...]
Is the train cheaper?
Recently, I made a trip to Cambridge. I had planned to go via train but when I saw the cost, the decision became a no-brainer in favour of taking the car. Here is the cost breakdown for the trip by both train and car. By Train: Day off-peak return ticket to Cambridge: GBP 51.00 for [...]
Save money or save economy?
It is difficult, as the recession worsens, to find further ways of economising. It is not enough to simply spend less and waste less. Also, It is harder for people to save because interest rates have dropped to practically nothing. So, there is less money, which drives people to want to spend less. However, this [...]
Morrison’s rewards card
We’ve mentioned the supermarket chain Morrison’s before on this blog, in particular how they offer great value for money on weekly grocery shopping. Our local Morrison’s has a Morrison’s gas station, not quite attached, but nearby and they offer petrol at a rate that is comparable to, and often below, neighboring stations. Until recently, we’d [...]
Ryanair: discount travelling on the toilet
Ryanair, an Irish airline, is Europe’s largest discount airline. It boasts that it has cut airfare by 10% while its competitors have continually hiked prices. This is good news for its passengers. That is, if they don’t have any bladder issues. In its continual strive to provide the cheapest tickets, Ryanair has been searching ways [...]
Easy money-saving tips
There are many small ways to cut back on your spending. Here are a few examples: 1. The times are hectic. You are running here, there, everywhere. But all this running around really hurts your fuel budget. Organise your daily routines so that you minimise your driving. Not only will it save you money on [...]