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I'd really appreciate some advice or insights on how to tackle these debt-related hurdles. Firstly, I've been faithfully sticking to a Debt Management Plan (DMP) with Payplan for just over two years now. This plan involves making nominal payments to various creditors. Recently, PRA made me an offer regarding an old Lloyds…
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Hi Need some opinions please. We’ve viewed a house that does need work, we knew from the photos. But having viewed it it possibly needs more than we thought. Some urgent; bathroom and boiler. We’ve done some rough costings for the work (even the work that doesn’t need doing straight away) and it would mean our offer price…
My dear turtles! You have heard of Stoptober... I now give you NO!vember. This month is all about saying “no” to things (objects, concepts, events, activities, people) that do not add to your life, in order to make space for the things you really need/want. This month, reject energy-draining events or obligations, say no…
I’ve been exploring the complexities of crypto taxation and thought it might be helpful to share some insights. Many people aren’t aware of the tax implications when trading or holding cryptocurrencies, especially with how quickly laws evolve in this space. One resource that I found incredibly useful outlines the different…
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Do you stick to one supermarket for all your Christmas needs, or do you shop around for the best festive grocery deals?
How many days this month can you go without non-essential spending?
Whether it's broadband, breakdown cover, car insurance or anything else, let us know if you managed to get a better deal or added extras.
If you're hoping to bag a bargain on Christmas presents, you might be better off buying on Black Friday rather than waiting for last-minute pre-Christmas sales. It comes as new MoneySavingExpert.com research reveals that over two thirds of 50 popular items were cheaper on Black Friday in 2023 compared to in the lead up to Christmas.
If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check if you have any vouchers close to expiring, as £18 million-worth are due to run out on Saturday 30 November. Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.
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