We all know that going on holiday is our chance to get away from the stresses and strains of everyday life and recharge our batteries. That's why we've launched our new 'Invest in' campaign series on planning and enjoying the perfect 'great escape'. We’ve pulled together a selection of helpful hacks and activity sheets to give you a dose of inspiration for your trip. From ticking off your pre-holiday checklist to keeping the kids entertained on the journey, there's bound to be a tip or … [Read more...]
#InvestinYourself competition T&Cs
Take part in our #InvestinYourself competition for your chance to win a £500 voucher from Ayush Wellness Spa at Hotel de France. To enter the competition, you simply need to: Like our Acorn Finance page. Like & share the competition post. Comment: #InvestinYourself & tag a Facebook friend who you would share the prize with. Competition terms and conditions This competition is open to all Jersey residents aged 18 years old and above. The closing date for receipt of … [Read more...]
Invest in Yourself
Investing in yourself is one of the best return on investments you can make. Whether it’s investing in your health and well-being, your personal and professional life or improving your general outlook. We’ve pulled together a selection of helpful hacks to give you a dose of inspiration for improving your well-being. From taking hot baths to downloading the latest exercise apps, there’s bound to be a tip you’ll find useful. Click on the images below to see the full set of hacks and … [Read more...]
Co-operative Society £500 Facebook competition T&Cs
Take part in our #acornbeingbetteroff competition for your chance to win £500 of vouchers for the Channel Islands Co-operative Society. All you need to do is simply like the Facebook post and tell us one of your favourite money saving hacks. For inspiration, go to our 'Invest in Being Better Off' page for some of our top tips and the full collection of hacks. Feel free to also tag your friends in the competition, share your hacks using our #acornbeingbetteroff hashtag on Twitter, share the post, … [Read more...]
Invest in Being Better Off
We’ve pulled together a selection of helpful hacks to give you a dose of inspiration for improving your personal finances. From taking advantage of eBay spelling mistakes to investing in a home printer for long-term cash savings, there’s bound to be a tip you’ll find useful. Click on the images below to see the full set of hacks and remember to follow us on Facebook. If you’re needing some help to fix your finances, you can read more about our consolidation and personal loans, or give us a … [Read more...]
#acornhome competition winner
We loved receiving your favourite home hack entries for our recent #acornhome Facebook competition. Harriet Safe was the lucky winner and recipient of a £500 voucher for B&Q. The judges felt that her favourite home hack of putting a ball of tin foil in with the washing load to speed up drying, and to act as a reusable alternative to fabric softener, was not only a great money saving tip but also very innovative. Harriet (right) is pictured receiving her voucher from Beth Cumming, … [Read more...]
#acornhome £500 Facebook competition T&Cs
Take part in our #acornhome competition for your chance to win a £500 voucher from B&Q or de Gruchy. All you need to do is simply like the Facebook post and tell us one of your favourite home hacks. For inspiration, go to our 'Invest in Home' page for some of our top tips. Feel free to also tag your friends in the competition, share your hacks using our #acornhome hashtag on Twitter, share the post and or even like our page. Competition terms and conditions This competition is open to … [Read more...]
Helpful home hacks for all the family
With the summer holidays over and autumn upon us, we're turning our thoughts to home. The air is crisp and your home can be the perfect retreat on colder nights. We've pulled together a selection of helpful home hacks as part of our 'Invest in Home Life' campaign to give you a shot of inspiration for improving your living space. From up-cycling old furniture and getting crafty with the sewing kit to decorating tips that save time and reduce mess, there's bound to be a tip you'll find … [Read more...]
Make the most of summer
The summer holidays are finally here! The sun is shining and Jersey is a whole playground waiting to be discovered. To make the most of your family time together, we've pulled together loads of fun, free activity ideas for you to download. Whether you head to the beach, the country or stay home and play, it's time to invest in some time as a family. So why not ditch the devices, unplug from the tech and have fun? Below you'll find downloadable sheets with ideas of things to do in Jersey … [Read more...]
How to make your home more energy efficient
A recent report by Kingfisher found that out of 17,000 European home owners, their top home improvement priority was to make their home more energy efficient. The report also found that 64% feared rising energy prices and 74% were keen to improve their energy efficiency to help keep costs down. Making your home more energy efficient is easy and can save you big bucks down the line. Invest in your home and make some simple energy efficient changes, then sit back and watch the savings come … [Read more...]