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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…
Essentially I've messed up. I excitedly bought two tickets off someone on Facebook for above face value. I used goods and services PayPal so if she didn't send the tickets when they are available for transfer I could get a refund. Anyway, I then told my girlfriend about the tickets who went crazy as we're due to give birth…
After over an hour on the phone NatWest said its Barclays declination (yes the receiver) but Barclays say its the NatWest's declination, not only that but they (Barclays) haven't declined even though I've got the red outlined onscreen declination on screen. I was forced to repay both using the joint account holder's card…
Level 2 survey has picked up possible structural movement. Crack on external wall under both front windows. Structural engineer booked for later this week said may just be drains so could need a drain survey, but know more once seen properly. Am I likely to have issue getting insurance if I buy even if its a small issue?…
Welcome to Awesome August's No-Spend Days Challenge! This challenge is all about helping people to save money by setting aside days every month where you deliberately don't spend unnecessary cash. Over the short term, it can help you have a more frugal month. Over the long term, if you stick with it, it can help change…
Morning allAnyone else had the issue of not being able to switch on-line to a new fixed rate tariff when your existing fixed rate still has several months to run?I last switched back in March when I did it on-line with no issue.I wanted to switch on Friday (8th Aug), but had to send an e-mail. The quote received this…
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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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