Can you beat the ‘Pink Tax’ by buying blue? Save up to 67% buying items meant for the opposite sex
Much has been made of the so-called ‘Pink Tax’ whereby women are sometimes charged more than men for similar products. This got us thinking, so we took a deeper look to see if buying an item in a different colour, or one that is marketed for the opposite sex, could save you money – and the results may surprise you…
Wetherspoon TRICK to beat bar queues and MoneySaving hacks
Wetherspoon can be a great place to visit if you want to go out for food or drinks, but don’t want to break the bank. During busy times though, you can often find yourself stuck queuing at the bar.
Did you know that there’s a Wetherspoon app where you can order your food and drinks to arrive at your table, without having to order at the bar?
Get cash for trash at charity litter picking events
We're all about environmental MoneySaving at MSE including How to net a Deliveroo discount beach cleaning, Free Ren bodywash if you 'kelp' keep beaches clean and also where to pick up free hot drinks for cleaning beaches but what if you don't live near a beach? The charity Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) may have the answer, with a reverse vending-machine.
Get 20% off Cineworld, Pizza Express and Gap gift cards, then stack with other offers
Until Sun 23 Sep, you can get 20% off selected Cineworld, Pizza Express and Gap gift cards at Tesco stores (find your nearest*), subject to availability. The discount will be applied automatically at the checkout and there are no refunds available on in-store purchases, or you can buy the gift cards online at Tesco*, though you’ll incur a delivery charge.
The Great MoneySaving Bake Off: How I made a batch of brownies for £4 that tasted BETTER than my usual £8 version
With the return of The Great British Bake Off last week, many have been bitten by the baking bug - whether that's making cakes or just eating them. Yet baking can often become quite expensive once you start looking at all the ingredients you'll need.
Get 20% off Odeon, Pizza Express, New Look and Gap gift cards, then stack with other offers
Until Sun 19 Aug, you can get 20% off selected Odeon, Pizza Express, New Look and Gap gift cards at Tesco stores (find your nearest*), subject to availability. The discount will be applied automatically at the checkout and there are no refunds available on in-store purchases, or you can buy the gift cards online at Tesco*, though you’ll incur a delivery charge.
McDonald’s food hack – Spend 59p, get Big Mac & fries for £1.99 again and again
This handy McDonald’s ‘hack’ is a way to get a Big Mac and regular fries for £1.99 (norm £4ish) every time you go into McDonald’s…
Some drinks in life are free. How I managed to get £30 of free drinks (you can too)
National Pub Fortnight is coming up (20 Jul - 5 Aug), and, in case you didn't know, there are 1,000s of pubs lining up to hand you a totally free drink.
With an offer like that, who could resist?
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.
EXPIRED: Stream music with no ads free for 6 months
Feel like you’ve exhausted all the 30-day free music streaming trials? You might want to look at rapper Jay-Z’s music service, Tidal, which currently offers a whopping six months of free music without ads for new customers...
So even if you’ve got 99 problems, ad-free music needn’t be one of them.
Latest MoneySaving Tips
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Big Energy Switch endsPlus new cheapest fix
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Martin's warning...... to all workers aged 22+
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'Secret' shoes outlet20% EXTRA off
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Beat Sky hikesMillions will see bills rise
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Is your hol 'Brexit-proof'?Could you be charged MORE?
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New. £175 bank switch bonusBiggest upfront since 2017
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50+ FREEBIES for your birthdayEg, free £5 at Body Shop
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Fibre b'band & line 'under £18/mth'Less than BT's line rent alone
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New. Sell your story for £150+Eg, if you're a couple with a height difference
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Cut your water bills'We saved £480/yr'
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Refurb iPhone XRUp to £140 cheaper than new
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Get 5p/litre off Tesco petrolIts promo's back
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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 is worth it?
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