We are in the middle of a recession that seems never-ending. If it is not double dipping it is hoovering a few decimals points above oblivion. For those lucky enough to have jobs, wages are staying the same but the price of living keeps going up above inflation. If there is a light at the end of the tunnel most of us will probably think it’s another train. But, hey, at least you can have a hot pasty again without paying extra tax on it.

On the high street shops have been replaced by pawn brokers and shops buying your gold at a below market price. It is not so much as tightening the belt as it is selling a kidney and all of your possessions as taxes and prices rise. It would seem even a job will be a luxury soon. So, what can you do? Well you can get amazon offers coupons that save you time and money, you can take a part time job or do surveys online to earn some extra cash.

Cutting back is easier said than done. Especially when the television is full of adverts for ‘pay day loans’, another sign of the times. It seems that having a job is just not enough. Or even a luxury that some people just cannot afford because of the rise in petrol and public transport fares.

Something that you can do is never pay full price for anything. Search online for deals and coupons, shop for clothes in the sales. There are a lot of online shops that can beat shop prices. Get coupons. Coupons are hugely popular now. They used to be something your grandmother did but they have a new image and some (smart and thrifty) people never shop without them. If you have a job then try and bag a promotion, or do an easy job on the side, like dog walking. There are ways to make money online legitimately. Moneymagpie.com usually has good suggestions and you could always make money selling old stuff on Ebay too.