{"id":6507,"date":"2020-02-27T08:57:37","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T08:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmil.wpengine.com\/?p=6507"},"modified":"2020-02-27T08:57:37","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T08:57:37","slug":"5-great-money-saving-tips-for-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makemoneyinlife.com\/5-great-money-saving-tips-for-the-winter","title":{"rendered":"5 Great Money Saving Tips For The Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winter is fast approaching, and given the current weather, it\u2019s likely to get even colder and wetter over the next few months. With this in mind, it\u2019s important to start planning for ways to save money during the Winter. These ways can range from lowering energy bills to investigating where you\u2019re due a tax rebate in the New Year, through to adjusting your driver habits, checking for winter allowances, and choosing the right kind of loans for any future payments. By exploring some of these areas, it can be possible to save money during the Winter, even with the costs of Christmas.<\/p>\n

1 – Lower Energy Bills<\/strong><\/p>\n

As well as shopping around for different suppliers, which can be worth it, but can also be time consuming, there are some simple ways that you can save money around the house. This can mean making small adjustments to your home to use less energy. Blinds can protect and insulate windows, while leaks can be checked for in the Autumn to ensure that you\u2019re not needlessly losing heat. You may also want to consider whether you need to regularly turn the heating up, or keep it on a constant level, rather than just adding another layer of clothing.<\/p>\n

2 – Investigate Your Tax Situation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most people leave their taxes for the end of the year, but few actively look for opportunities to receive refunds. HMRC eventually provide these, but you can speed up the process by getting your tax return done early, and looking for areas where you might have overspent in terms of income tax or National Insurance payments. This is particularly important if you\u2019re self employed, and it\u2019s worth discussing with your accountant or the HMRC directly whether there are any areas where you might be owed a rebate for the New Year.<\/p>\n

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3 – Adjust Your Driving Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Driving can be one of the most significant causes for high costs during the Winter. Changing winter tyres, and paying out for slips and accidents can lead to higher insurance premiums and one off payments. If possible, reduce your mileage by lowering your speed, leaving early for work to avoid traffic, and not warming up your engine too much in the morning to avoid wear and tear in the engine. You should also regularly check your tyre pressure if the roads get icy, and should ensure that batteries and antifreeze levels are well maintained.<\/p>\n

4 – Check Eligibility for Winter Allowances<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anyone born on or before July 5th, 1951, is eligible for a winter fuel allowance. You can also receive this allowance if you\u2019re living with someone who is eligible. For a person living alone, this is \u00a3200, with those over 80 years of age eligible for \u00a3300. If you\u2019re living with someone over 60, then you can receive \u00a3100. Those claiming Pension Credit can also take advantage of a Christmas bonus as part of their State Pension.<\/p>\n

5 – Select the Right Loans<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you need to take out a loan during the Winter for a future holiday or other payments, then it is worth considering which loan can save you money. An unsecured loan, which can result in high interest charges, can be made more affordable by using a guarantor loan, whereby a third party agrees to make payments on your behalf if you cannot. Alternatively, you can look into getting loans for bad credit and checking for any problems with your credit score to see whether you are losing out on\u00a0favorable\u00a0loan terms.<\/p>\n

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Author Bio:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liam Ohm writes about finance and loans. He particularly enjoys giving helpful advice to those who require it.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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