Wear jumpers and use blankets rather than the heating. Service your boiler to keep it running efficiently and turn off the preheat function if you have one, sometimes called eco. Water is much cheaper than gas or electricity.Wear jumpers and use blankets rather than the heating. Service your boiler to keep it running efficiently and turn off the preheat function if you have one, sometimes called eco. Water is much cheaper than gas or electricity.
Wear jumpers and use blankets rather than the heating. Service your boiler to keep it running efficiently and turn off the preheat function if you have one, sometimes called eco. Water is much cheaper than gas or electricity.

Here are some clever ways to save money, according to our Sussex readers

With the cost of living crisis starting to impact on more people we asked our readers on their best money-saving tip.
Alex Jenkins
By Alex Jenkins
Published 7th Jun 2022, 15:32 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2022, 21:20 BST

Here are some of the best tips shared.

Buy what you can in bulk, especially things like potatoes. This isn’t possible for everyone as there’s transport and initial outlay involved - but if you can, do. This goes for rice too, and noodles (which need less cooking so might be better on a budget). Batch cook meals at night when economy rates apply then freeze meals ready to heat when needed. Also, don't forget to take advantage of discounted foods.

5. Buy in bulk

Buy what you can in bulk, especially things like potatoes. This isn’t possible for everyone as there’s transport and initial outlay involved - but if you can, do. This goes for rice too, and noodles (which need less cooking so might be better on a budget). Batch cook meals at night when economy rates apply then freeze meals ready to heat when needed. Also, don't forget to take advantage of discounted foods. Photo: Pixababy

Write your letters three days earlier and send them second class.

6. Post your letters early

Write your letters three days earlier and send them second class. Photo: Pixabay

Don’t keep buying takeaways or premade sandwiches and learn to cook from scratch. It is helpful to plan your week of meals as this will help you save money on your shopping. "Try the own brand versions of food and even the value versions sometimes you really can't tell the difference or you are OK to compromise on the price."

7. Cook from scratch

Don’t keep buying takeaways or premade sandwiches and learn to cook from scratch. It is helpful to plan your week of meals as this will help you save money on your shopping. "Try the own brand versions of food and even the value versions sometimes you really can't tell the difference or you are OK to compromise on the price." Photo: Pixababy

"Shopping online for food saves us money as you don’t pick up stuff that is not needed." If shopping online add to the basket and leave it. You may be sent money off offers for the website. Failing that you’ll probably realise you don’t actually want or need whatever it is anyway.

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"Shopping online for food saves us money as you don’t pick up stuff that is not needed." If shopping online add to the basket and leave it. You may be sent money off offers for the website. Failing that you’ll probably realise you don’t actually want or need whatever it is anyway. Photo: Pixabay

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