10 ways to save in the new year
Freeze
As nearly half of families (42.4%) will have to cut back on food shopping to cope with the impact of Christmas, don’t forget simple ways to reduce your spending.
Simple steps like buying frozen foods can make an impact. Many packs of frozen vegetables can be cheaper than the norm and whilst still retaining their vitamins and taste.
Figures based on research from O2 which reveals the true extent of Christmas debt accrued by 3.25 million families in Britain and shows that the amount they overspent in 2011 equates to a staggering £463 million. The debt paid for on credit cards, was accrued mainly by overspending on presents for loved ones and will take the average UK family 45 days to pay back...
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