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Sue's Money News

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Free or low cost vets’ bills

October 30, 2020
Pets don't have the luxury of free NHS treatment if they get sick. And even a minor visit to the vet can bring big bills. Only 22% of us have pet insurance, but this still won't guarantee free pet care,...
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This week’s best buys, bargains & saves

October 16, 2020
This week I've been stocking up on these gorgeous tins of Steamcream, tracking down my favourite sink cleaner for the bargain price of £1.25 and snapping up gorgeous Birthday cards for under £1. Steamcream for just £13.95Snapped up my favourite...
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Perfume savings, bag £5 at Boots and pick up a takeaway curry from Waitrose……..

October 2, 2020
This week I saved a whopping £60 buying my favourite perfume. And I'll be recycling the 'empty' so I can bag £5 at Boots with its new recycling scheme. Plus an offer to slash the price of your takeaway with...
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Here’s my saves, spends and freebies this week………

September 25, 2020
This week I've been snapping up, (and saving), on holiday souvenirs, bagging free photo prints and enjoying luxury chocolate at a discount....... Funky mugs for under £20 We had a set of these in the kitchen at our Airbnb in...
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In this week’s moneysaving diary I’ve been……

September 4, 2020
Discovering this gorgeous new shampoo bar, enjoying a half price lunch and escaping for a weekend away at a fabulous Airbnb. Save £5 on a £10 spendSaved £20 on lunch £50 a night Airbnb I'm loving this Coconut Milk Shampoo...
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My moneysaving diary…..plus saves, spends and freebies!

August 21, 2020
This week I've found designer kitchen gadgets at budget prices, got a savvy trick to boost your holiday protection and spilling the beans on my best buys and freebies. This week's moneysaving diary Here's what I've been spending and saving...
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Free days out & post lockdown adventures

August 15, 2020
Way back in the early days of lockdown I went out for a walk every day, and while I'm lucky enough to live near the countryside; my daily walk over the fields and round the woods did start to feel...
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Why I’ve decided to drain my savings….

July 22, 2020
Savings rates are rubbish right now so I've decided to drain my savings and track down some better ways to boost my cash. Doors slammed on new savers It spells crazy days in savings world when a 'chart topping' account;...
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Redundancy rights – where do you stand?

July 14, 2020
Losing your job is something you hope won't happen, but if it does, where do you stand when it comes to redundancy rights? Nine million of us have been on 'furlough' during the Coronavirus pandemic. Officially known as the Coronavirus...
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My rundown of the Chancellor’s Summer Statement

July 8, 2020
The Chancellor presented his Summer Statement today; basically a 'mini budget' with the aim of kick starting our struggling economy. Here's my quick run down of what it all means for the pound in your pocket. Jobs, jobs, jobs..... The...
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Holidays abroad get the green light. Here’s how to protect your trip.

July 4, 2020
Holidays abroad get the green light today as the Government says we can now visit a whole host of countries around the world. Since March it's been advising against 'all but essential' international travel but it's now published a list...
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Deals and discounts I’ve spotted this week……

July 3, 2020
Here's my run down of some of the deals, discounts and great buys I've spotted this week...... Save 25% off stays at Jurys Inn & Leonardo Hotels You can save 25% on bookings at both Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels...
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How to have a mortgage payment holiday

June 26, 2020
Think of holidays and right now bet it's the beach one you're dreaming of. But if you're strapped for cash in the current climate, taking a 'mortgage payment holiday' can help ease the financial strain. What is a 'mortgage payment...
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Online Shopping. Why it pays to check the returns deal.

June 3, 2020
I've always been a big fan of online shopping, but in the current climate, with most shops shut, I've ordered everything online, from our new garden furniture, to supplies from Boots, plus a couple of summer dresses. But it's worth...
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How I got a refund from Airbnb

May 19, 2020
I'm a big fan of Airbnb. In fact the snap you've just seen was taken from the balcony of a fabulous apartment we stayed in last year in Malta. Sadly this year's trip won't be going ahead but Airbnb has...
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How to get your money back if shows, festivals or sports events are cancelled due to Coronavirus

March 20, 2020
If you've got tickets for the theatre, festivals or sporting events, chances are you won't be going. Theatres are closing their curtains, cinemas have shut and everything from Glastonbury to the Grand National has been cancelled. If you've forked out...
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Five easy ways to cut car costs

February 25, 2020
You've forked out for your wheels but keeping them on the road can be costly. By the time you've totted up insurance, tax, fuel and the cost of those often 'unexpected' repairs, you can find you're stumping up an average...
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Valentine’s meal deal at Bella Italia and a trick to pay half price

January 25, 2020
Valentine's meal deals are popping up with M&S, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda all launching one. But aside from supermarket offers, Bella Italia's Valentine's meal deal is one of the first 'restaurant' ones I've spotted so far this year so I...
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