As summer winds down get your finances looking up for the August Bank Holiday — plus get a free fiver
DON’T break the bank this Bank Holiday – use it to get your finances in order.
The extra day off gives you time to make small changes that will save you big money.
If you can’t resist getting out and about, there are lots of ways to do it without spending too much.
We have teamed up with Natasha-Rachel Smith, consumer affairs editor at , to bring you her Bank Holiday savings tips for staying in and heading out.
Natasha says: “By making some small changes, you can get in a much better financial position in just a couple of days.”
Staying in
Look back: Go through your bank statements and work out where money is going. Calculate how much is being spent on essentials, on luxury purchases and what is left.
Switch: Energy, phones, insurance, broadband, TV . . . there is always a better deal! Households who switch save £325 a year on average.
Going out
Swap house: Whether swapping with a pal or on a house-swapping site, this can be a cheap way to explore a new city or seaside resort.
Book in advance: Booking tickets for attractions and days out in advance, even if only the day before, can save you lots of money on “walk-up” prices.
Fancy a free fiver?
YOU can get FREE cash with super Sun Savers just for buying your favourite paper.
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To get you on your way, join today and we will put a bonus £1 in your Sun Savers wallet tomorrow. And the good news doesn’t stop with free cash.
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TO JOIN: Don’t worry, folks — joining takes just 30 seconds, in three steps.
All we’ll ask of you is your name, your date of birth and an email address to get you on the way to your first crisp fiver.
You can choose to save or cash out straight to your bank account or instantly with Paypal.
Don’t delay — join Sun Savers now!
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Hear Echo for less at Amazon
SAVE BIG: Amazon’s #ShopTheFuture deals event begins today. Offers include the Amazon Echo in black, down from £149.99 to £99.99.
SAVE: £50
SAVE SMALL: Bubble your money. Bargain Booze is selling the “I Heart Prosecco” Magnum for just £10.99. Offer ends Sunday August 27.
SAVE: £3.01 on the cheapest magnum elsewhere
Put the squeeze on toothpaste
JOHN McKENZIE, a Sun reader from Greenock, Inverclyde, says: “Don’t throw out old toothpaste tubes. Cut along the bottom and you’ll get a few more days use.”
Send your tip to sunsavers@the-sun.co.uk and you’ll get 28 codes worth £5 if it is used. Please include your name and town.
Tickets to the Manor born
DRAYTON Manor has a half-price ticket flash sale today.
On-the-day adult prices (12+) drop from £39 to £19.50, while children and concession tickets (under-11s) are from £14.50, down from £29.
Terms and conditions apply. See .
- PRICES correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.