McDonald's MoneySaving hacks
Many McDonald's restaurants are now back open for takeaway and delivery so we've updated our guide with current ways you can save – though I must stress, please eat responsibly.
Beauty Downshift Challenge – Is it worth ditching big brands for cheaper ‘dupes’ to save up to 90%?
At MSE, we’ve challenged you to ‘downshift’ your grocery shop for years (check our Downshifting Guide), but you can also save on make-up and beauty products by downshifting from brands to much cheaper ‘dupes’ – lookalike products, where often even the packaging is similar to the expensive brand.
Psssst! ‘SECRET’ Office & Schuh outlets flogging cheap, slightly blemished shoes - eg, £12 kids' Converse (norm £37)
Nothing beats the feeling of a new pair of shoes, but how quickly this can turn into heartache if they get scuffed the first time you wear them. So why not save yourself the misery (and some dosh) with a pair that isn't quite immaculate in the first place?
Meerkat trick: Spend £2ish to get 2for1 at cinemas AND restaurants for a year
Meerkat Movies gets you 2for1 at cinemas and now restaurants too FOR A YEAR when you buy via comparison website Compare The Market.
And we’ve a trick to get it for £2ish...
LAST OOOOORDERS! The deadlines for free and cheap delivery before Christmas are FAST approaching
If you’re shopping online for gifts, the deadline for ordering to get ’em in time for Christmas may be sooner than you think. Get it wrong and instead of presents under the tree, they could be held hostage at a courier firm’s out-of-town depot… To help avoid this, retailers now give their own final cut-off dates for orders you want...
9 'cheapy' Nando's MoneySaving tips & hacks
If you've been craving a cheeky Nando's, you can make some peri nice savings whether you feel safe enough to dine out (and local restrictions in your area allow it), or you want to order to eat at home.
Ikea MoneySaving tips & hacks
If you’ve shopped at Ikea, you’ll know how easily costs can add up when you pop in for a specific item and leave hours later with a car full of cacti and scented candles. So here are our tips to make your Ikea visits more efficient – and cheaper – including what's in its 'up to 50% off sale', how to ‘try before you buy’, and how to get free missing parts.
How to get 50ish FREE Caffè Nero drinks a year by stacking TWO offers
Live or work near a Caffè Nero? Listen up… There’s a way you can get 50+ hot drinks on the house each year by combining separate offers (known as ‘stacking’). It’ll work on most coffees, hot chocolate and tea – it’s all about the free tea in my eyes – and could be a lifesaver on those days when a...
How to bag a FREE £17.50 lipstick and a face mask, and other skincare rewards for recycling
Most of us want to do our bit to help the planet, yet beauty products often come in packaging that isn't easily recycled. You might not know, however, that a few big brands will reward you with FREEBIES for returning your empty containers...
How to get FREE cat treats and other MeowneySaving pet tips
Cats are notorious for being picky. Chances are, if you buy that new food on offer your kitty won't eat it – but what if you could try it free? I asked my cat MSE Pudding to test some Meow-neySavingExpert tips, including free cat treats, food, and coupons, and we're listing her purr-furred options below.
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Before spending
If you answer 'NO' to any of the following questions, don't buy.
Skint? Ask:
- Do I need it?
- Can I afford it?
Not skint? Ask:
- Will I use it?
- Is it worth it?
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