Save money without noticing!

6 Great tips to save money without noticing!!

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1) Sweeping

This is a great way to boost your savings account without having to remember to put money aside each month. Many banks and building societies offer a monthly 'sweep' facility. They will automatically transfer any money left in your current account into a savings account the day before payday.

2) Children's perks

Got kids? Sign up to kidstart.co.uk and earn up to 20% back on purchases made on your debit/credit card with hundreds of retailers. The money saved will either deposited in a Child Trust Fund or nominated children's saving account.

3) Cashback credit cards

There are many credit cards that reward you money back on your purchases. Many will credit your card's account, however its worth shopping around as some credit cards will give reward you with cash (via cheque)!

4) High Interest Bank accounts

Make you hard earned money, work even harder!

Standard current accounts offer interest rates around 0.1%. Several banks now offer accounts with up to 6% interest rate. Check the small print as some banks only offer the high interest rates for limited time periods.

5) Loose change

Raid those coin jars, check down the sofa those spare copper and silver coins can add up. Just 50p a day makes £182 a year! Transfer the money into a high interest savings account and get those coins working for you..

6) Regular savers

Start saving, regular monthly payments with a standing order, from your current account to a high interest saving accounts. There are some excellent deals available at the moment, with rates as high as 8%.