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Savings: how can you make them grow?

March 18, 2021
Giving your cash savings a growth boost by bagging a decent rate of interest is a dim and distant memory right now. With inflation now running at 0.7%; you'll need to beat this in order to have any chance of...
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What to do when someone dies

March 11, 2021
When someone dies there's certain things that need to be done, and knowing where to start and what to do first can be overwhelming. Telling family and friends may be your first thought, but very soon there's decisions to make...
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Budget 2021: What it means for the pound in your pocket

March 3, 2021
Got five minutes to find out about today's budget? Here's my quick run down on what it means for the pound in your pocket. Furlough scheme extended Furlough is now being extended to the end of September. As an employee,...
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Pension Credit: what you need to know

February 27, 2021
If you're on a low income and reached state pension age, you may be able to claim some extra cash in the form of Pension Credit. What is Pension Credit? It's a 'top up' payment that boosts your weekly income...
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Free toys & games worth up to £20 during half term

February 15, 2021
Free toys and games worth up to £20 each are up for grabs during half term with this special offer from Uber Eats & Hasbro. Uber Eats has teamed up with toy giant Hasbro with a free toy store app....
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Giving to charity when money is tight

January 23, 2021
Giving to charity when money is tight can seem tough, but here's five easy ways to give your chosen charity a boost. Amazon Smile Shop on Amazon? There's an easy way to give every time you buy. Sign up to...
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Late, damaged or missing parcels

December 23, 2020
What can you do if Christmas presents arrive late, damaged or just don't turn up in time? You may feel like shouting down the phone at the delivery company if you arrive home to find a soggy parcel in the...
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Your rights if stores go into administration or liquidation

December 2, 2020
The high street took a double whammy this week when retail giant Arcadia went into administration, taking with it stores including Top Shop, Miss Selfridge, Top Man, Wallis and Evans and Dorothy Perkins, and then within 24 hours, Debenhams went...
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Saves, spends and & freebies…..

November 27, 2020
So this week I've been scoffing posh crisps, (all in the name of consumer research of course.....), saved £80 on our house insurance, got a free Christmas present for the cats and snaffled a 30% discount on my new boots...
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How to stay smart on Black Friday

November 20, 2020
Black Friday is a huge American import and flagged up both sides of the Atlantic by retailers as a shopping bargain bonanza with sales, deals and discounts on offer on everything from beauty to electronics, clothes and homeware. This year...
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Magic money powers we can all use……..

November 12, 2020
Reckon we can all do with a bit of magic right now when it comes to boosting our bank account. Can't promise a magic wand for a lottery or Premium Bond win, but you may have more special money powers...
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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...