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Spring Cleaning Tips


Spring cleaning is a great concept to use not just when the long days of winter are finally over, but all year round. And it's not just about picking up a duster or delving into your wardrobe – here are some tips to help you make the most of spring cleaning while saving money at the same time.

Clear out your storage spaces
If you're like most people, you probably have a room or garage full of boxes that you've left closed so long, you've forgotten what's in them. Not knowing or caring what's inside a box is usually a good indicator of things you don't really need – so boxes are a good place to look to clean out clutter! Even worse, many people have external storage spaces that they pay hundreds of pounds for each year, and never visit. If you think you have lots of old furniture and appliances and you will never need again, it might be worth it to clear out your storage space and bring as much as you can back to your own house to sell. If the boxes in your storage truly are full of junk – perhaps suffering from water damage or moth-holes - it might be a good idea to hire a rubbish collection service who can provide you with a skip to get rid of everything in one go.

Recycle your children's things
Whether you have children that have now grown and left behind all of their toys, clothes and books, or you're a new parent who's looking to save on buying children's items, a great way to keep thrifty is to share things with close friends and family. If your older child refuses to get rid of their childhood mementos due to sentimental attachment – but has no space to store them at their own house or student hall of residence – a good way to get rid of clutter is to pass on their posessions to a younger niece or nephew, or a good friend with a new baby or grandchild. Knowing their favourite children's books or cuddly toys are safe in the hands of someone they know – and that they can come look at them whenever they want! - might encourage your older child or young adult to give in to letting go of things they don't use anymore. Likewise, if you have younger children, why not ask around a group of older relatives or friends and see if they have any toys, books or clothes in storage you can have. You'll be helping them get rid of clutter, while saving money at the same time.

De-clutter your wardrobe
A wardrobe full of every clothing item ever bought may perhaps be a typically female problem, but cleaning it out can be a surprisingly good way to earn and save money. Old items of clothing that you don't wear but are still in good condition can go for a good price – and to a good home – if they are sold online or at car boot and second-hand clothing sales. Any other item of clothing can of course be donated to charity and dropped off at your nearest charity shop. And, instead of spending money on new clothes, why not try a clothes swap first? Getting together with a group of friends or colleagues lets you swap clothing you don't wear (or doesn't fit) and there are large communities online, like BigWardrobe.com, that you can join for a wide range of clothes to choose from which can all be 'bought' without having to spend any actual money. Lastly, there's no harm in trying on outfits you haven't worn in years and making them part of your regular wardrobe, especially with the tendency of trends to come back into fashion. A dig in the depths of your wardrobe or storage space can often unearth great items of clothing you forgot you owned, and anything that doesn't fit anymore might be an incentive to get back into shape in time for the nice weather!

Become an online seller
Now that you've found an array of items you don't need cluttering up your house, where's the best place to get rid of them? Ebay.co.uk is the most popular online marketplace that allows you to sell any bits or bobs you want, and you might be surprised at how much someone – a collector, for instance – bids for an ornament or book you were ready to throw away. Ebay allows you to put items up for sale at no cost to the seller (though if you have a special reserve price in mind, you will have to pay a small fee). Alternatively, Gumtree.com is a large community for people based in London and surroundings who want to sell, swap or give away unwanted goods. It is mostly free to put up an ad, and the Freebies and Swap Shop sections are perfect if you want to get rid of something quickly, or pick up something you need – furniture, appliances – from someone else. It takes two minutes to put up an ad, so it's worth it to see if anyone will take your unwanted items off your hands before you have to deal with disposing of them yourself (flytipping – that is, putting items of rubbish out on the street that are too big for bins – can result in a heavy fine).

Spring cleaning may seem like a daunting task, but there's no better way to earn back the money you may have spent over the holiday season than by doing it in a way that will de-clutter your living space at the same time. And don't forget to look at our Spending Wisely section for even more tips on how to save money all year round!

 

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Unit Trusts for Children

Whatever your children or grandchildren dream of doing when they grow up, why not indulge more than their imagination?

Whether they want to travel the world or step onto the first rung of the property ladder, fund their way through university or organise the wedding of their dreams, you can give them a great start in life by investing for their future with a Legal & General unit trust.

And whether you have a little to invest or a lot, if you start now you could begin to grow a fund that will help you give your child a great financial start in life.

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Tax Exempt Saving Plans (TESPs)

One of the best ways to save for your children's future is the Tax-Exempt Savings Plans (TESPs) from friendly societies. TESPs offer parents a simple way to save up to £25 for each family member per month in addition to, or instead of, a CTF.

TESPs can help you build up a lump sum for any child through small regular payments. You choose when the money is available for them, but the policy must run until they’re at least 16 and run for a minimum of 10 years.

TESPs are available for every member of the household so a family of four could save up to £100 a month tax-free and, provided the TESPs have been set up in the parent's names, the money remains firmly under their control. In addition, the flexibility of TESPs mean that they can be set up to mature at different points in a child's life.

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