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Last updated: 27/11/2025

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What’s worked for you this week? What advice would you give to a friend who’s trying to make ends meet or save for something special? Whatever’s worked for you, could be just the thing for someone else.

This week’s tip of the week

Try swapping branded foods for own brands or value brands, a few at a time. If you like them, great! You can save a bit of money. If not, you stick with what you like. Try making it fun by having blind taster tests with the family. Often the only difference between own brands and value brands is the packaging.

- Shirley, single parent

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