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House clearance turned out to be a con
So called House Clearance turned out to be a con from they way they put themselves across It was a bad day, being promised by this lady that the house clearance would come, we drove a long way to get to dads house early in the morning. Waiting 2 hours as well. Then leaving them loads of messages asking where they were.…
Help, have I just made a mistake putting money in to my instant access savings?
Will I get taxed on this money? Reason I put this in to this account is because its savings for bills. Rather than to put it in to my ISA. But I don't want to have to pay tax on it? Will I have to?
Paid debts off 16.12.09, now saving big stylee. Diary of an ex- money waster!!!
Heeey all!!! As you may gather from the title, I have paid off all my debts: a loan of £10,000 and an overdraft of £700. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!!!! Now time to save some serious cash. :j:j:j:j I had a diary of my time battling the debt which you can find here: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1944743…
Ajelectronics.co.uk bargain!
How's this for a bargain. Bought LG F1406TDSP6 STEAM WASHING MACHINE for £565.00 inc delivery. Minus cashback of £17.45 from topcashback.co.uk= £547.55. Currys price: £749.00 inc delivery. My saving of: £201.45!!!! :beer:
Whiter teeth?
Anyone seen this offer in the UK? Does it work? I'd post the link but I'm not allowed. It's USA based. It states that by using two different types of whitener on free trial you can get professional results that would normally cost hundreds of pounds. It might just be an advertising scam, but it looks cheap enough to try!…
book?
Has anyone got any suggestions for frugal / budget cooking books please? I know there is a wealth on the board and I've gleaned some tips already. I'd rather get a book for practical reasons if I am going to do this big time. thanks Zoe
advice needed -newbie saver
hi there, i have spent most of 2009 with no money left at the end of the month and was looking for some advice because i dont want t0 spend 2010 the same way. reading these forums over the past few weeks have helped but i really want to kickstart it now. here is a rundown of things, any advice is appreciated im a single…
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