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  • 10 ways to be a savvy shopper
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    There are great bargains available all year round, if you know where to look for them or are aware of savvy ways of shopping. Rob Gorton highlights 10 simple money saving tips, spanning all areas of life.

  • How to use comparison websites
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    Consumer groups are calling for more regulation to be bought into the comparison website market, as information provided by these sites isn't always fair or accurate.

  • Cut the cost of musical instruments
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    Tune into the savvy ways to get your hands on an expensive instrument for the budding musician in you or your child, writes Esther Armstrong.

  • Top five holiday car rental rip-offs
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    Are you heading abroad this summer? Don't let any of these all-too-frequent car hire cons drive you around the bend.

  • 10 things you should always get for free
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    Running a household is an expensive business. Energy bills, phone costs and mortgage repayments can all quickly diminish your bank balance. But there are many things you may be spending money on that you needn’t be. Here are 10 products no one should be paying for.

  • 10 must-have financial products
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    In these dark economic times, banks and insurers are keener than ever to get you to part with your cash for needless financial goods. So here are our 10 must-have products that won't leave you feeling short-changed.

  • Get the best from comparison websites

    Most of us rely on comparison sites to find a better deal, but they can be confusing. Nathalie Bonney reveals how you can get the most out of them.

  • The top 10 freebie websites you have to see
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    The internet is home to dozens of freebie websites - but which are the best ones and is it really possible to get something for nothing? We list our top 10.

  • 20 ways to save £20
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    Every little bit helps – so Moneywise has come up with 20 top ways you can make counting the pennies add up to a considerable saving.

  • Top 10 money-saving deals for March
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    The clocks spring forward in March marking the official start to spring so why not celebrate the changing season with some of these top money-saving deals.