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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…
What is more appealing to a buyer these days, a standalone converted garage with drive, a usable fully working garage for a car with drive or a conservatory? Which would add more value... What is your preference?
Just sold a house, Lloyds bank offered to have their team meet me next week (online) with options for £200k. Their savings rates are pisspoor compared to other places, will they pull something out of the bag? In the meantime, I've opened an ISA with Tembo, and a '5% for a year' savings account with Chase
After having a good look in my pantry and freezer I've decided a Pantry Challenge is needed. August is a lovely month with a few bits growing in the garden so I thought it an excellent time to try to save a bit of money ready for September. Its during September that we start to change our meals due to the cooler weather.…
Looks like Lloyds is going to launch a new Premier current account at the end of this month which will replace Lloyds 360 which never made much sense anyway https://www.lloydsbank.com/lloydsbank360.html
My mother passed away and left her assets to my sister and me. She had her own house and one bank account. She was divorced from my father. The assets are worth less than £500,000 so it looks like we don't have to pay Inheritance Tax.I have applied for the Tax reference number which has yet to arrive, and also filled out…
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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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