Category Archives: Bargain hunting
Traidcraft; how to shop ethically AND get good value for money
by Iona Bain As the New Year sales continue, here’s my tip (from Christmas) one how to get great products for a reasonable price Happy 2013 blog readers! I wanted to kick the New Year off with some reflections on … Continue reading →
Filed under Bargain hunting, Consumer Affairs, Shopping
Tagged as bargains, Christmas, Edinburgh, fairtrade, New Year, one world shop, shopping, traidcraft
Should Dealcloud have offered a discount on online gambling?
By Iona Bain Group-buying, cashback and voucher code websites have exploded in popularity during the recession, offering shoppers tempting discounts on jewellery, restaurant meals, even holidays. Now, you don’t even have to scour such websites to find the biggest discounts, … Continue reading →
Filed under Bargain hunting, Consumer Affairs, Personal Finance, Shopping
Tagged as deals, gambling, online, payday loans, saving, shopping, vouchers, young people
My Christmas Manifesto PART TWO: The easiest ways to be ethical and charitable this year
You don’t have to be a wealthy philanthropist to give to charity this Christmas – here are some clever and easy ways to donate this festive season. By Iona Bain Christmas is just around the corner, and many young people … Continue reading →
Filed under Banking, Bargain hunting, Consumer Affairs, Mobiles, Personal Finance, Savings Accounts, Shopping, Technology
Tagged as applications, charity, Christmas, ethical investments, ethical savings, lending, online, oxfam, savings, savings accounts, shopping, smartphones
My Christmas Manifesto: how to have a cheap, charitable and absolutely fantastic time this year
Young people are getting back to basics this Christmas, forgoing expensive shopping trips and remembering the things that really matter. In this two part series, I offer up some helpful ways to have fun and be generous without breaking the … Continue reading →
Filed under Bargain hunting, Consumer Affairs, Money Advice, Personal Finance, Shopping
Tagged as bargain hunting, bargains, Christmas, consumer, consumer affairs, employment, entertainment, going-out, personal finance, presents, recession, shopping
