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Whether it's high street charity shops or websites like eBay and Vinted, there are plenty of second hand bargains to be had if you're looking to save cash on clothes (and do your bit for the environment at the same time). Have you ever bought a pre-loved item of clothing?
"Waiter, waiter! There's a fly in my soup!" "Shh! Quiet down or everyone will want one." Badum-tsh (thank you, I'm here all week) Whether it's an unwanted insect interloper or something else entirely, it can be disappointing to be dining out only to have a meal marred by a mistake. While some of us might flag it to the…
Happy New Year to readers old & new! Well, it's time for a new chapter. My old diary ("Put away your purse & become debt averse") achieved pretty much what I intended. I shared the story of how I got into debt at the age of 19 & stayed that way until a pretty enormous lightbulb pinged on during my early 40s, I've shared…
I thought I'd start a new diary to have a fresh start. After almost 21 years in my job, I've recently been placed at risk of redundancy. I'll find out for sure in the new year. If I manage to successfully challenge the redundancy, things will be very different at that employer next year, and if I do go, there will be a…
I think I'm looking for something that may not exist, any pointers or signposts welcome please. I'm about 60, have stopped paid employment, no debts, house owned outright, plus an good DB pension indexed linked to a maximum of 5% PA and a full state pension at age 67 and don't need any extra income to maintain my lifestyle…
Hi, I will be working from home from mid September and am due to renew my energy supplier contract at the start of the month. I'm conscious my daytime consumption will significantly increase. Does anyone have any advice on which suppliers are best for home workers? Many thanks
Hello Everyone, I had a plumber fit a new heating system last year and now one of the joints he fitted has failed and caused a lot of damage. Although he has admitted using the incorrect type of fittings (against manufacturer’s instructions) he is denying responsibility – because he’s always done it that way. I have proof…
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A fly in your soup? Food too cold? Wrong sauce? How often do you send something back in a restaurant?
It's also been confirmed that you'll be able to get automatic compensation from your energy supplier for certain smart meter problems.
The Bank of England said there had been "substantial disinflation over the past two and a half years". It's the third time the base rate has been cut this year.
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