Hannah is sharing her journey to paying off her £12,000 credit card debt – and is always on the lookout for ways to save money where she can. Her latest hack involves staying warm
With Christmas just gone, many are feeling the pinch from festive spending on social gatherings, food, and gifts, leaving bank accounts looking rather bleak.
And with January’s payday feeling like an eternity away, many are on the hunt for ways to tighten their finances. A common money-saving tactic is to pile on extra layers, snuggle up with a hot water bottle, or burrow under blankets instead of cranking up the thermostat.
People do this in a bid to lower their energy bills. And if you’re looking to do the same, a savvy woman has some brilliant advice for you.
Hannah, who’s documenting her quest to clear £12,000 of credit card debt by her 30th birthday, revealed: “So far we’ve had the heating on three times this side of summer so this hack works.”
Hannah, who lives with her partner and dog, explained further: “So, I’m in £12,000 of credit card debt and one of my favourite money saving hacks as a work from home girlie is using my heated blanket instead of turning the heating on. The heating costs £1.65 per hour vs my heated blanket costs 27p per hour.”
Heated blankets can be purchased from variety of stores. Amazon are selling on for £11.99, while Dunelm are selling another for £17. Prices differ based on size and thickness of blanket and quality. The price tags vary depending on the size, thickness, and quality of the blanket.
Along with her money-saving tips, the young woman shared: “Just a side note that I’m not glamorising keeping the heating off and I know that some people will struggle to afford to put the heating on to keep their families warm.
“I’m aware of my privilege to have the choice to turn the heating on if I need it and this is just something I’ve found to help save some money on my debt free journey.”
