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The UK is on the brink of a recession, according to figures released yesterday, which showed that the economy shrank for the first time in 16 years between July and September.
Chancellor Alistair Darling blamed the credit crunch, falling house prices and rising energy bills, which have forced consumers to tighten their belts. Millions of households across the country are now bracing themselves for even tougher times ahead.
Here are Times Money's 100 tips on how to survive the downturn. Click on the links below for advice on how to save thousands of pounds on everything from property and mortgages to energy bills, insurance premiums and motoring costs.
10 tips to sell your house in a downturn
5 tips for tenants on how to get the best deal
10 tips to cut the cost of motoring
10 tips to cut your energy bills
10 tips to boost your spending power
Webwatch: Best online shopping sites
10 ways to increase your income
10 tips to protect your savings
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The inside track on current trends in the charity, not for profit and social enterprise sectors
Everything the Business Traveller needs to know to make a better trip
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American Airlines
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Keith - I got my yacht on that philosophy. And I dont have to sell it either. Fair winds to you mate
pete, chichester,
Earn more than you spend is a better option.
I'll get my yacht on that philosophy fairly soon.
keith, banbury, tahiti
Maybe we should also explore
- 10 ways to stay in fashion for free :
-> the idea of frock exchanges is great, open, sociable et eco great
- 10 silly bills to slash
Houselhld products: ex: clean windows with old newspapers etc..
read online only, skype, collect rain water to clean flush play,
Anne, London, London
Chris, Bristol, agreed but you're not allowed to say such radical things out loud. If everyone started doing that it would send bankers running screaming for the hills :o)
Carolyn, Ontario, Canada
Number 1 tip: Spend less than you earn.
Chris, Bristol,