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THE MONEY FILE: Trim the pounds from your household bills

11:21am Monday 13th May 2013

Your starter for 10. Would you like to save some money? Sometimes cutting your bills isn’t about knowing the right answers, it's about asking the right questions. So let me run you through my money test. Answer each of the following questions – it could add £100s or £1000s to your pocket. · Has your home got more or the same number of bedrooms than people? If so, and you’re in England and Wales, check whether you can make big savings switching to a water meter (free to do, but not in Scotland). This is because water bills depend roughly on your home's value, while a meter's all about usage. This may be serious cash. As DenwantsJFT96 tweeted me: "Switched a few years back and now pay £45 a month less (that's £540 a year - ML). Plus it makes me more conscious of what I use. Fixed dripping tap." There’s a calculator to see if you can save at Ccwater.org.uk.

THE MONEY FILE: Stay warm but keep your brass in pocket

KEEP WARM FOR LESS: Following these tips can save you money this winter

11:40am Thursday 27th December 2012

WINTER isn’t good for your wallet. Whether it’s a crisp sunny day, or you’re knee deep in snow, the added chills mean bigger bills.

THE MONEY FILE: Sort debts now and use cards to your advantage

WATCH OUT: Don’t go mad on presents if you can’t afford it!

12:10pm Monday 10th December 2012

THE best time to put the brakes on with Christmas is before you crash into a brick wall.

THE MONEY FILE: Shop around on net for a thrifty Christmas

CHRISTMAS CHEER: If you are put off with trudging around the shops in the foul weather take up some of the hints of our expert to save time and money

3:05pm Monday 26th November 2012

It’s that dreaded time of year again, when many feel the need to trudge around the shops in the freezing cold, with heavy bags pulling shoulders out of their sockets.

THE MONEY FILE: Will men’s premiums fall much? Fat chance

EQUALITY? New laws will mean women drivers facing huge hikes in their insurance payments

2:50pm Monday 15th October 2012

I’M NOT quite sure this is what ’60s feminists had in mind.

THE MONEY FILE: Helping you plan for a cracking Christmas

IT’S NO SURPRISE: Christmas is coming, so don’t get caught out this year

1:10pm Monday 1st October 2012

This is a crucial warning. I’ve just had it confirmed that Christmas will be on December 25 this year. You may be thinking “that’s not a surprise”.

Top tips for getting the best credit deals

APPLICATIONS: Are you trying to get a new credit card?

2:31pm Monday 17th September 2012

IT’S enough to make you growl. You apply for a credit card or loan , get accepted but they inform you the rate’s far higher than advertised.

MARTIN LEWIS: Give your wallet a holiday when you go abroad

BE PREPARED: Enjoy your break in the sun by getting your deals done before you hit the beach

2:57pm Monday 9th July 2012

IF you’re planning a trip away, act now– if you wait till you go, it’ll be too late – and the costs can rocket.

How to beat banks if you’re heading abroad

12:40pm Monday 25th June 2012

SUN, sea, sand... and a serious impact on your pocket. Holidaying abroad is expensive enough, but too many people make it worse by leaving it until the last minute to get their spending money – or doing it completely the wrong way.

Don’t stash the cash in your home

3:09pm Monday 2nd April 2012

CASH is King ... or so they say. I’m afraid I disagree. It has advantages for budgeting and haggling. But when it comes to spending or making savings safer, cash comes a distant second place.

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