Saving money.

So I'm one of those people who refuses to pay full price for something unless I really have to. 99% of the time there is some way of cutting a few pounds off the bill and if you're like some of my friends and 'can't be bothered' then I think you're just lazy and daft!

I'm not claiming to be some sort of ultimate bargain hunter or anything however, these are my personal tips for saving your hard-earned money:

1. Voucher codes

A very very helpful website where you simply type in the name of a shop or restaurant and it brings up money saving codes and deals. Takes two minutes, there's an app for if you're on the go and BOOM, money saved.

2. Signing up for e-mails

Now I know they're annoying and half of them you really don't want but on occasion they do come up trumps with a decent offer. I would advise 1, create a 'spam' e-mail account which you can use purely for things like this and 2, just sign up for the shops which you truly buy things from. Don't get lured into spending money on things you don't really need simply because it's a 'good deal'. 

3. (If you're a student) NUS extra

This little nifty card gets you discounts in a lot of shops and restaurants yes, but it's most useful for getting discounts whilst online shopping because that's when your standard college/university ID doesn't work. 

4. '10 ways to have more money as a student, without working'

This Facebook group is AWESOME. You don't even have to be a student to take advantage of most of the money-saving deals they post. If you have a facey b then I would urge you to go follow, now!

5. Get a loyalty card

Some of my must-have loyalty cards: Nandos (free chicken!), Boots advantage card (4 points for every pound you spend!), Tesco clubcard (build up points for money off vouchers and other deals), Costa coffee club card (build up points for free items), myWaitrose card (money off and free newspaper and coffee/tea) ... I'm sure you already know these things but just in case :)

Obviously don't go getting cards for places you don't frequently go to (this a a hypocritical point from me because I have a purse full of such cards) but if you spend rather a lot in a store then you might as well try and get some free stuff/money off vouchers out of it! 

Good luck saving some £££!