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Budget Basics Every Parent Should Know
Having a child is a life-changing experience. There’s rarely a dull day (or a peaceful night). But—and here’s the thing very few people tell you—they can be very expensive. Welcoming a new child into your family can drastically change your financial situation, and this is why budgeting is so important. To help you prepare your…
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15 Ways To Save On Your Weekly Shop
Supermarket stingNounThe gut-wrenching hit your bank balance takes when the cashier values your trip out for milk and bread at £37.86. We’ve all felt it, regretted it, and subsequently fallen into the same traps again days or weeks later. Abiding by your weekly or monthly grocery budget is easier said than done, but making some…
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Why SIM Only?
Your mobile phone is in good nick. You know how it works. So, why the overwhelming urge to upgrade it when your contract ends? It will only be a matter of time before the novelty of a swanky new handset wears off and then you’re left with the burden of paying for it. Sticking with…
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Phone Insurance: Make the Right Call
Mobile Phone Insurance: Make the Right Call If you’ve ever dropped your mobile phone, you’ll know that sickening feeling as your life flashes before your eyes. The sight of that splintered screen is enough to make a grown man blub. Especially if it’s not insured. Ouch! But where do you get mobile insurance from; what…
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Choosing the Best Broadband Provider
How to Choose the Best Broadband Provider Where would you be without broadband? Probably round at your mate’s house using theirs! There are so many deals around that it’s difficult to know where to start if you’re about to switch. To guide you through the maze and help find a provider that’s reliable and will…
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How Much is Your Old Mobile Worth?
If you’ve got a new phone recently, chances are you’ve slung the old one in a drawer. Dig it out. That scratched old handset could be worth something. But, who’d buy it and how much would they pay? Here’s a few tips to get the most for your old mobile. If it turns out everyone…
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Broadband – Switch or Haggle?
Broadband adverts are plastered everywhere. Wherever you look, there are tempting deals offering better rates and quicker speed. Unfortunately, loyalty is rarely rewarded. When you’ve been with a provider for a certain length of time, the prices start going up as the offer comes to an end and the better discounts are used to entice…
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The Rundown: Travel Insurance Cover Guide
The Rundown: Travel Insurance Cover Guide Flip-flops, swimming costume, shorts, shades, suncream… When you’re getting ready to go on holiday, travel insurance can end up being last on your list of priorities. As it’s usually only taken out for a short period of time, it can be difficult to know exactly what you need. So,…
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The Rundown: Railcard Eligibility & Worth
The Rundown: Railcard Eligibility & Worth Train companies are always pushing railcards as a way of saving money. But, are they worth it and are you eligible to apply for one? Here’s the rundown on railcards. The 16 – 25 Railcard The 26 – 30 Railcard The Two Together Railcard Family and Friends Railcard Disabled…
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The Rundown: Car Tax – The Facts
Owning and running a car isn’t cheap. Vehicle Excise Duty – more commonly called car or road tax – is a big hit, and can run into thousands of pounds a year depending on your choice of wheels. Although there’s now no need to display a disc in your windscreen, there’s no avoiding paying car…
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Prepaid Travel Cards – Good Idea or Not?
Zloty, Peso, Rial, Ruble, Rupee, Lira, Dong, Franc, Dollar, Euro, even the good old pound… whatever wedge you’re travelling with don’t risk carrying wads of it around. Stashing your cash in a back pocket is never a good idea. Even leaving it in your hotel room can be risky. Buying a prepaid travel card can…
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Cut the Cost of Commuting
If it’s not bad enough having to be there (sorry boss), getting to and from work can be a real pain. It’s not just the delays, the cancellations, the traffic jams, the road works, or the long hike, it’s the expense too. Commuting is unavoidable but there are things you can consider to cut the…
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