Budgeting for Luxury: How to Get More Luxury for Your Money
At KitKash we love anything to do with saving money, so when we came across this infographic from Oliver's Travels we just had to share it. Sometimes when you are working hard and keeping your spending down, it can be a bit like being on a diet and wanting cake - the...
How to Beat the Supermarket ‘Own-Brand’ Game
Do you ever think you're paying a bit too much for your shopping? Even when you buy a supermarket's own-brand, it still feels like your bank account's taken a wallop. Sure, you could plump for the supermarket's dirt cheap 'value' brand, but are you really getting...
There’s a Change to Your Cash Machines Coming – and That Might Not Be a Good Thing
There are big plans afoot to make changes to the cash machine network. Unfortunately for us, new ATMs won't be doubling their pay-outs for free. Instead, the change will see Link close down cash machines that aren't getting as much use. This is essentially the cash...
Open Banking: A New Way to Bank
You're now more in control of your money than you were a week ago, thanks to a new law now in force across the UK. And it could mean you'll save more in the process. The EU's Payments Services Directive, which came into effect on 13th January, is designed to offer...
4 Ways to Succeed at Your 2018 Financial Resolutions
The New Year is upon us. And that means party poppers, champagne and Auld Lang Syne. It also means committing yourself to a hundred and one New Year resolutions – from kicking the credit card habit to saving for a new car. But if you really want to succeed at keeping...
How to Avoid Counterfeit Goods Online This Christmas
The Intellectual Property Office are warning people of the risks of buying fake goods this Christmas – and while they're hoping it'll be a social media success (complete with the hashtag '#buyreal), it doesn't quite explain how to avoid buying counterfeit items in the...
Pressure to Overspend at Christmas
Do you find yourself getting into debt each Christmas? For a start you're not alone! According to the infographic below by 247MoneyBox 33% of the respondents to their recent survey will use credit to pay for Christmas. If you can pay the money back shortly after...
Government Hints That £100 Late Tax Return Fine Could Be Scrapped
It's one of the biggest concerns for the self-employed: Fail to hand your tax returns in on time and you face a £100 fine. Now, according to insiders, the Government is looking at removing the fine. Last year, 840,000 people were automatically slapped with the £100...