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Consumers need to budget more as the cost of living increases

March 28, 2008 by admin  
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As the cost of living increases consumers need to be more aware of ways to budget to make their cash go further, one financial expert has advised.

Because of this Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P) has asked its customers to provide their tips on how to budget effectively.

Advice includes budgeting for utility bills, putting aside money for events such as Christmas into a separate account, unplugging all electrical items and ensuring they are turned off, as well as planning a weekly food menu and basing a shopping list around this.

Gary Lacey, group product manager at N&P, said it is refreshing to see that simple tips, such as changing shopping habits or saving electricity can prove the most popular.

“By adhering to just a few of the tips our customers suggested, families can save little and often, which, in the long run, could add up to a decent amount of money,” he said.

Meanwhile, further research from N&P revealed that the majority of financial decisions for a family are made as a group.

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