Money Clinic with Claer Barrett Money saving tips, starting a supper club and the trauma of expenses claims
Jul 5, 2018
Kate Bearley, a Financial Times millennial money columnist, shares essential savings tools and apps tailored for young adults facing financial pressures. Violaine Verri, founder of Clapton Pot, discusses running a budget-friendly supper club while emphasizing communal dining's joys and her innovative cost-saving strategies. James Max, columnist for Rich People's Problems, shares fascinating tales about extravagant expense claims, advising diligence in submitting claims and discussing when lavish spending can be justified. A mix of practical tips and relatable anecdotes awaits!
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Thrift And Share Subscriptions
- Hunt charity shops in affluent areas for high-quality items to resell online.
- Share subscriptions like Spotify Family among housemates to cut monthly media costs.
Cut Lunch Costs With Cheap Meals
- Replace costly shop lunches with inexpensive nutritionally complete meals to save significantly.
- Consider powdered or pre-made healthy options to cut roughly £1,000 a year versus buying lunches in central London.
Turn Clubcard Points Into Uber Credit
- Convert Tesco Clubcard points into Uber credits to triple their value for travel or food.
- Redeem Clubcard points for Uber or Uber Eats to stretch loyalty points into practical savings.