Top five tips for saving money...
So last month I wasn't having the luckiest of times with my bank account. M y account was hacked, I had a transaction go wrong and encountered a backwards cash machine which gobbled up my card and took my money too! As a result I had to cancel my card three times, leaving me with no bank card for an entire month. What I had viewed as an extremely annoying inconvenience has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Not having instant access to my money helped me to pace my spending and ensured that I only took out only the money I needed. If I had to purchase something I hadn't planned for during the week, I would need to go to the bank to withdraw the money and I soon realised it wasn't always worth the trip. By the time my card arrived I had saved a considerable amount of money and was keen to find more money saving ideas to help improve family finances ... Here are my top five tips for saving money……. 1) Ditch the plastic Pa