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 »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 »Savvy spending podcast for the Guardian by Marc Lockley author of How To Pay Less For More
Monday, January 25th, 2010I was asked to do a podcast on savvy spending with Guardian’s money writer Huma Qureshi. We discussed everything from money off your monthly bills, savvy ski shopping and renting clothes – great ways to keep the outgoings low. If you want to have a listen, then here is a link direct to the podcast. [...]
Read More »Make great monthly savings on your mobile phone contract says Marc Lockley, author of HOW TO PAY LESS FOR MORE
Friday, January 22nd, 2010Saga recently asked me to write an article on the savings you can make with your mobile phone contract. It always surprises me that people allow their contracts to expire and yet not discuss better terms with their suppliers. A clients of mine who had a ‘bells and whistles’ contract saved themselves nearly £350 a year [...]
Read More »Radio researcher tries his hand at negotiating when buying a car. BLOG by MARC LOCKLEY author of How To Pay Less For More
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010This morning was a busy morning! I had 14 (apologies to BBC Radio Liverpool it was cancelled at the last minute) interviews on radio in 3 hours – tiring but HUGELY enjoyable. It seems that getting a better deal is very hot on peoples minds as the Christmas Credit Card Bills hit the doorstep and we begin [...]
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