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Happy to wave goodbye to Vodafone

July 18, 2018

I've just waved goodbye to Vodafone. Regular billing problems coupled with the fact they couldn't come close to competing on the best deal I'd found all contributed to the breakdown of our relationship. To be fair to Vodafone, the one...

Nice – see the sights and save money

April 26, 2018

Nice may look pretty fancy but there's plenty of ways to see the sights and save money. I've just been there to see a friend for a couple of days and absolutely loved the place. And it's easy to get...

Jersey – see the sights and save money

April 12, 2018

I've just come back from a long weekend in Jersey. It's the largest of the Channel Islands and in fact it's so close, just 100 miles from mainland Britain, and a 40 minute easyJet flight from Luton airport that I can't believe...

Norwich – see the sights and save money

March 28, 2018

I've just been to Norwich for a couple of days. Two of my fabulous friends were getting married there so made my first trip back in about five years. It was a quick visit but still time to explore this...

Save or Splurge? Spotted this bargain turntable from Aldi……

March 7, 2018

Just spotted Aldi's ' Retro Vintage Turntable which has got to be a winner at just £29.99. Especially when I reckon it's so 'super similar' to one I spotted at Urban Outfitters at £128.99. Aldi's version comes in lilac, cream, grey and a fabulous...

Why does everyone want feedback?

February 13, 2018

Why does everyone want feedback? Shop online or hand over your email address and you're bound to get 'follow up' emails asking 'how did we do?' and wanting your feedback about the service. Yes it's all great that companies are...

Macmillan Free Wills Month

January 15, 2018

Thinking about making your will is never going to be easy, but without one, the law dictates who gets what, which can mean extra heartache for your family if your money, property and possessions aren't shared out the way you...

Why New Year’s resolutions can dent your bank balance

December 31, 2017

That extra glass of fizz at midnight may give you a horrid headache but the New Year could bring a financial hangover too. Making New Year's resolutions can be bad for your bank balance according to the number crunchers at TSB ...

Regifting and how to get it right, (if you’re going to do it!).

December 21, 2017

Is passing on an unwanted present plain bad manners or actually a savvy way to save money and recycle to find a new home for an unwanted or duplicate gift? Four out of ten of us admit to 'regifting' some...

Why it always pays to shop around for home insurance.

November 24, 2017

Two big investigations into the rising cost of home insurance have just hit the headlines. The first comes from market research agency Consumer Intelligence claiming the 'average' household policy price rose by 8.5% over the last year; that's nearly three times the...

Beat the hotel booking sites

October 27, 2017

We've probably all used the likes of Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com and Trivago at some stage. But now the big players in the hotel booking market are under the spotlight from the consumer watchdog which is about to do some digging...

Is it ok to offer free gifts with loans and credit cards?

October 19, 2017

Spa days, hotel trips and free MOT's are just some of the free gifts being dished out by banks and credit card companies when you take out loans and cards. But is it ever ok to offer incentives like this...

How to get the red carpet treatment at the movies

September 8, 2017

Want to get the red carpet treatment at the movies? If you love going to the movies but hate crowds and cramped seats, some cinemas are rolling out the red carpet with exclusive lounges, free drinks and super comfy seats. ...

Fun Father’s Day Offers

June 16, 2017

Beyond the free pints, burgers and puds how about this for something with a difference..... It's Father's Day on Sunday and most of the major restaurants and pubs are offering 'Dad Deals' with offers of free pints and lunches but...

Why tea and coffee are such valuable commodities

March 17, 2017

And I don't mean on the trading floor......... Spotted a piece on the BBC News website this week about the politics of the office tea round. And how, if you're slow to take your turn, it can mean you're out...

How do Hermes couriers manage to leave a parcel in a locked shed?

July 27, 2016

They don't; they just say they have but pop it in the bin instead! Came home yesterday to find a note from the Hermes delivery people saying my parcel was in my bin! Nice one! Stranger though was the fact...

The brilliant concept of Ziferblat

July 12, 2016

Everything inside is free - all you pay for is the time you spend there. Discovered Ziferblat on a trip to Liverpool last week and I'm hooked! Once inside this fabulous cafe come meeting place, everything is free, from coffee...

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