Laura Whateley in todays Times(20th February 2010) wrote a really informative article on price comparison sites entitled ‘Do comparison sites really offer the best deals?’ She had searched the sites for value following a survey by Which? that led to the conclusion they were not delivering a reliable service. At times Laura felt them difficult to navigate, [...]
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Are comparison sites the real deal? by Marc Lockley author of How To Pay Less For More
Saturday, February 20th, 2010Cut through the jargon and get a great TV for less by Marc Lockley author of How To Pay Less For More
Thursday, February 18th, 2010It’s been a busy time with writing and coaching over the past few weeks, so apologies to readers of this BLOG – I shall try harder in future! Saga asked me to write an article on buying a television and here is the link. For readers of Saga who have first come to this page – welcome! To follow the [...]
Read More »What stressses out the Brits the most by Marc Lockley Author of How To Pay Less For More
Saturday, February 6th, 2010The latest MINTEL figures have revealed that financial worries are the most significant cause for stress in Britain. Their senior health analyst, Alexandra Richmond, said: “Even though the recession may be over, people have become more aware of the fragility of their jobs, or indeed the price of their home, which is why employment and [...]
Read More »Have a great but inexpensive Valentines by Marc Lockley author of How To Pay Less For More
Friday, February 5th, 2010I don’t want ot be a killjoy, but Feb 14 is a commercial cash-cal for many retailers, with prices for red roses rising to gargantuan amounts in many florists; and ‘Valentines specials’ having huge mark ups in restaurants and hotels. So last week I was tasked by Saga on-line to come up with ten top [...]
Read More »Don’t stand for poor service says Marc Lockley, author of How To Pay Less For More
Thursday, January 21st, 2010This week I have had a disgruntled client – not with me I hasten to add – but with a rather large electrical store who has failed to deliver, when promised, their fridge freezer. Whilst I had every sympathy with the frustration of this happening, I did ask the question ‘so what are you going [...]
Read More »Top tips to getting discounts in stores, salesrooms and monthly bill: from Marc Lockley author of How To Pay Less for More
Monday, January 18th, 2010If you are in the following areas tomorrow, I am giving some top tips on negotiating a better deal when shopping without being embarrassed and also how to get your bills down. Listen to your local on BBC radio: Between 10am and 11am: Wales, Northampton, Lincolnshire, Cumbria and Somerset. Between 11 and 12 Warwickshire and [...]
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