How to stop post Christmas debt

December 21, 2011

A recent survey by You Gov suggests that nearly one in three Britons will be pushed into debt as a result of Christmas spending, with 58% of the 2,015 adults surveyed relying on credit cards to cover costs.
If you’re worried that Christmas is going to blow your budget take a few tips from Think Money’s [...]

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Are you feeling the pinch? There’s Hope! Ways and means for young people to enjoy big city life in these tough economic times

November 18, 2011

Times may be tough but good times on a budget are still to be had if you think a bit smarter about how to spend your money. Despite relentless economic doom and gloom people still need to enjoy themselves. In fact hard times call for a revaluation of your priorities and making sure you have [...]

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Why are non-essential insurances so important?

November 11, 2011

Let’s face it, in a world where people are living ever longer, and with so many more immediate financial worries staring us in the face, it can often be tempting to forget about those so-called ‘non-essential’ insurances. When you’re fit and healthy and living your mid-20s dream of course, your death, and providing for your [...]

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Ready, steady, shop! How to buy Christmas presents for all your close family and friends for under £100

October 28, 2011

The Christmas season is just around the corner. With its festivity and celebration, it also brings a lot of stress and pressure. You have so much to do. Buy decorations and presents, prepare meals and send cards etc.
If doing all this won’t kill you, the burden on your budget will. It is therefore important to [...]

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Saving Money & Energy Around The Home

October 6, 2011

While the prices of gas & electricity are constantly rising there are lots of little things that we can do around our home, and some larger things too, that will help to reduce the cost of our energy bills.
Here is a list of some of the easiest things you can do to help reduce your [...]

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Money saving tips in tough times – 10 tips for enjoying the high life using discount voucher websites

September 9, 2011

With prices seemingly skyrocketing while incomes stay static it’s no wonder taking a holiday is a far-fetched thought for many. But if you know, how and where to find the right deals, everyone can enjoy a weekend away from work, pampering yourselves at a spa, eating exotic culinary delights or spending an adventurous night out. [...]

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Now more than ever retailers need to better understand their customers and their buyer behaviour in order to retain and develop their relationships

September 5, 2011

In an age where E-Commerce is still a growing market, consumers continue to have more and more choice. With most of the high street and catalogue retailers now going online and the increase in pure online players, competition is fierce.
Amongst the online businesses there are many price comparison sites which save shoppers time and money [...]

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Have price comparison sites affected the insurance broker market?

September 5, 2011

For over five years now, insurance price comparison websites have been battling it out for market share. Through powerful advertising we have seen everything from Meerkats (CompareTheMarket.com) to circus ringmasters singing catchy one-liners (GoCompare.com), with some websites becoming household names winning awards for marketing excellence.
These types of websites are increasingly a consumers’ first port of [...]

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Bargain holidays – how much can they really cost?

July 26, 2011

Getting a good deal on a holiday is brilliant. The trouble starts when you add on all the extra costs that don’t come as part of the deal. Staying one step ahead and planning everything in advance can help you avoid the minefield of extra charges.
Travel Light – Many airlines now charge for [...]

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Avoiding extortionate fees when converting currency

June 29, 2011

If you are planning a holiday in a foreign country then it is highly likely that you will need to convert your money into foreign currency. However, a lot of the places that do that actually charge a lot more money than they should. This is why it is important that you make sure that [...]

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