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Motorbike Loans - Badger's Saving Tips

Our mascot, Badger, has come up with ten crafty ways to save a bundle throughout the year.

Badger's ten tips to saving money
Tip n°1 – Forget the lottery

As nice as it would be to win millions, it's a one in 14 million chance. Trying to hit the jackpot on a weekly basis can cost more than £100 a year. How many friends can you name who've won more than that in the lottery?

Annual saving: £100
Tip n°2 – Cut the luxuries

The cost of a second or even third family holiday every year will really rack up. Look ahead: Retiring without any money to take holidays is not a fun prospect.

Annual saving: £1,000
Tip n°3 – Back to basics

New music is great and we all like adding to our CD collections. But, do you listen to half the CDs you already have? Try listening to the radio to hear the latest tunes.

Annual saving: £500
Tip n°4 – Work out in the park

A gym membership can cost from £400 to £1000 every year. Be honest: Do you really get value out of it? It's free to go for a run in the park.

Annual saving: £500
Tip n°5 – Cut back

A glass of wine after work just two evenings a week can cost more than £260 over a year. Is it really worth it?

Annual saving: £250
Tip n°6 – Brown bag it

Buying a sandwich from your local sandwich shop is more than twice as expensive as making one at home. Home made is healthier, too.

Annual saving: £500
Tip n°7 – Reconsider the DIY

Home improvements have become the home owners' activity de jour. It's also really expensive. Unless it will to add considerable value to your home, you'll be better off digging in the garden.

Annual saving: £250
Tip n°8 – Cut the cards

With plastic in your pocket, it's difficult to resist those impulse buys. If you don't carry it, you can't use it.

Annual saving: £250+
Tip n°9 – Give up coffee

Buying a coffee on the way to work each morning can cost more than £360 every year.

Annual saving: £360
Tip n°10 – Step away from the TV

A monthly subscription to Sky can cost £500 a year. What did you do before satellite TV?

Annual saving: £500
And if all else fails...