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Haggling – just not cricket?

Britons don't like to haggle. But if you don't you're going to pay more than you should for whole array of goods and services. Here's our guide to haggling.

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Oliver Jones 14th March, 2016
How to save £1000s this year from life’s small stuff

Have you ever worked out what you spend on the discretionary fripperies of life? By making slight changes to your behaviour you could save £000s. Here's how.

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Alex Hartley 9th March, 2016
How your home can give you an income

Your house tends to appreciate in value, but it can generate you a weekly or monthly income too. Here are some ideas for getting it to work for you!

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Oliver Jones 7th March, 2016
Mother’s Day ideas on a budget

There are plenty of ways to express your love for your mum and all that she does for you without spending a fortune. And she'll probably prefer these ideas anyw

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Alex Hartley 3rd March, 2016
The art of “good” borrowing

Debt is often portrayed as bad. But if you borrow for the right reasons, ensure you can afford the repayments, and repay on time, then it may help you achieve s

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Oliver Jones 29th February, 2016
How to be your own personal finance adviser

Planning your financial future is important. A financial adviser can be expensive. But you can tackle key financial issues yourself if you are prepared to spend

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Alex Hartley 25th February, 2016
The true costs of being a parent

Each child could cost you over £200,000 to raise to the age of 21. So, how can you cut the cost without sacrificing anything significant?

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Oliver Jones 23rd February, 2016
You underestimate your annual bills by £1500

A recent Santander report shows that people are on average underestimating their annual bills (TV, utilities, food, etc) by up to £1500! Scary stuff. Here's ho

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Alex Hartley 22nd February, 2016
Valentine’s Day – how to be romantic on a budget

There's no reason to be ripped off on Valentine's Day. And there are better ways to express your love than by simply blowing a hole in your monthly budget. Here

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Alex Hartley 11th February, 2016
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