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Coffee machines and cookers cost the most money - while not even in use

Four in ten Brits claim they have no idea that electrical appliances still cost money when simply left on standby, or switched on at the mains

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Social media is encouraging people to make impulse purchases - that a quarter regret later

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TikTok and Instagram often show perfectly polished homes, and give all the product information - but nearly three in ten feel they then waste their money on these items

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Bristol named the UK 'hotspot' for Lifetime ISAs - for the third time in a row

Bristol has been deemed the best city for first-time buyers - with a 13% increase of those who opt for a Lifetime ISA

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'We ditched house to live on water - we can't get takeaways but it saves us £22k a year'

Sarah Spiro and her boyfriend Brandon Jones were paying $2,500 a month for rent but now spend the same amount to live off the grid in their floating tiny home for an entire year

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Mobile phones and laptops are top tech items that Brits are willing to buy second-hand

Nearly half of Brits feel it is simply too expensive to buy items brand-new - while the same number reckon buying refurbished items is more eco-friendly

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Half of Brits say cost-of-living crisis has changed their attitudes towards saving money

Brits are now specifically setting money aside for smaller, everyday costs - such as food or clothes shopping - with the average Brit having three savings pots

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Four in five Brits want to shop local - but think bigger chain shops are cheaper

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact finances, 68% of consumers say that price is their top consideration when deciding where to shop

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'I was $70K in debt — now I'm about to make $1million with my cash stuffing business'

Jasmine Taylor has hailed cash stuffing as 'life-changing' after she was able to pay off her $70K debt and start a successful business thanks to the money-saving technique

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Finance expert shares top five tips before tax year end

Tax year end is just days away, on April 5th - and Brits should make the most of their hard-earned cash through Lifetime ISAs, and checking their pension contributions

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A third of shoppers have spent more than they can afford - due to online sales tactics

Nearly a quarter have fallen for pressure-selling banners such as “15 minutes left of sale” - as they don't realise these are online sales tricks

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UK homes could save £200 million a year on energy bills - by changing dishwasher cycle

Three in ten Brits who have a dishwasher usually run it on a normal cycle - with 43% saying this is the setting they have always used

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Brits would struggle to afford food and utilities if they lost their job today

A third of employed adults are living payslip to payslip - and four in ten fear they would fall into debt if they found themselves unemployed

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Young adults fed up with high-street banks - and want to switch to digital banking

A study has revealed that millennials and Gen Z are looking at other savings options - like investing in cryptocurrency or stocks and shares

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Air fryers and heated clothes dryers among most cost-efficient household appliances

Brits have spent over £645 in the past year on new gadgets for the home in a bid to reduce energy usage - but which ones are really worth the investment?

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Three in ten Brits worry daily about money - but spend £4,000 a year outsourcing services

Brits spend over £4,000 a year paying others to do services they could complete themselves - such as washing the car or blow-drying their hair

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Brits spend nearly 50 minutes a week showering - but worry about impact on energy bills

Three in ten have amended their shower habits amid the cost-of-living crisis - like washing their hair less, or cleaning their teeth in the shower

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Over £18 billion of 'free money' wasted across UK - as only 3% pay into a Lifetime ISA

A Lifetime ISA account pays out a 25% bonus on savings of up to £4,000 a year - meaning adults could get an extra £1,000 a year each

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Using discounts and cashback services are among top money-saving tips mums pass on to kids

Nearly nine in ten mums feel it is their responsibility to guide their little ones on how best to save money - such as saving 'little and often'

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Brits subscribe to four separate monthly services - spending nearly £500 a year

Brits spend nearly £500 a year on subscription services - with TV or film streaming, music platforms, and gaming memberships among the most popular

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Flexible working hours and regular pay rises are top criteria for dream job, Brits say

Seven in ten Brits believe they are not currently in their dream job, and over half think they never will be - with 46% saying their dream job doesn't exist

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Businessman who created betting safety app is now helping young entrepreneurs - in Rwanda

Adam Bradford set up a betting safety app after his father was jailed for gambling debts - and has now taken his philanthropic efforts to central Africa

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Rising energy prices hits over-65s harder than younger generations, study finds

One in 10 pensioners are looking to downsize their inefficient homes in the next two years - as energy bills sky rocket.

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Chocolate, books, and meals out are top things 18-24-year-olds buy to treat themselves

Young adults spend nearly £700 a year treating themselves to little pick-me-ups, which they buy as often as 51 times annually

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Selling clothes online and social media 'influencing' are top UK side hustles

Nearly half of Brits have already set up a side hustle - with half of those doing so to help make ends meet in the cost-of-living crisis

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