Laura Berry

With the country on lockdown, many of us need some escapism more than ever, and reports suggest there’s been a rise in video game playing – I know that’s certainly true for me. However, gaming can be expensive, with some consoles costing up to £400 and top-selling games around the £50 mark. Rather than console-ing yourself over the cost, load up this guide of 15+ gaming tips and tricks for Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and more.

With the majority of the UK back in lockdown again, we’re spending most of our time at home. We’ve heard from MoneySavers looking to use this time as an opportunity to develop new skills or broaden their knowledge – so we’ve rounded-up some free ways to learn something new at home.

With QR codes being used more and more, and some venues starting to require vaccine confirmation for entry, keeping your phone charged up to ensure life runs smoothly has become more important than ever.

Fitness trackers and smartwatches have become popular accessories over the last few years – Martin himself uses a tracker to tally his average 25,437 steps a day. These days, they’re a lot more than a posh pedometer, but with increasing features have come increasing price tags – with some costing up to £280.

If you’ve got Christmas gifts to stock-up on, you might be best buying on Black Friday rather than planning a last minute dash around the shops. MoneySavingExpert.com research of 50 items found that more than half of those we checked were cheaper on Black Friday compared to on 23 December.