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You can almost guarantee that if something is going to go wrong with your car it will happen in the winter; just when you need it the most. There are lots of things you need to do to ensure your car runs well through the coldest months but bear in mind these will also save you expensive breakdown and repair bills. The AA have some...
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Did you know that your social media usage could have consequences for your mobile data usage, and therefore be costing you lots of money? Twitter has introduced an autoplay feature on iPhones and iPads which does exactly what it says; when a video appears on your timeline is will now play without you clicking on it? Facebook has also the same feature, and Martin Lewis’...
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As winter is approaching fast now is the time to change your energy supplier if you want to save money. Depending on your current supplier and how you usually pay your bills Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis estimates that an average household could save up to around £290 per year. In order to do this, you will need a rough estimate of your current usage...
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The financial world is a pretty bleak place for the under-25s today. With it becoming increasingly difficult to make it onto the housing ladder, student debts increasing and jobs harder to come by it’s no surprise that many young people are struggling. Here are ten ways you can save money: No. 1 – Start building a credit history There are some straightforward ways to build...
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There are many different childcare options available today and prices can vary enormously. For some, a day nursery is the best option while others might be more comfortable having a childminder look after their children. Just what is the difference and what will each option mean to your finances? All 3 to 4-year-olds in England are eligible for 570 hours of free early education or...
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There has been so much negative press about pensions over the last few years you might be confused about the best option for you and whether you need a pension at all. While we cannot tell you what the right choice is in your individual circumstances we hope we can make things a little bit clearer. The main reason to save into a pension is...
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One of the biggest expenses in day-to-day life is travel, whether commuting, on holiday or the school run. Here are a few ways you can reduce your travel expenditure. Car Insurance – use comparison websites to find the best deal It might seem obvious but you’d be amazed how many people just let their insurance automatically renew each year. More often than not, if you...
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The Government has recently announced that they will be making changes to the current Parental Leave system. At the moment a total of 52 weeks leave is allowed and can be shared between the mother and the father. The proposed changes would extend this arrangement to also include working grandparents. Additionally, it will be possible to split the statutory shared parental pay which is currently...
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With the long dark days, and terrible weather outside, how can you minimise energy bills over the winter months? 1. Turn the thermostat down Even just reducing it by 1°c should reduce your heating bills by around 10% which could save you up to £55 a year. The Department of Energy estimates savings of about 1 % for each degree change per 8 hours, and recommends...
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With all the flight travel disruption there has been this year have you been held up? If yes, it may be worth finding out if you are entitled to compensation? A recent Which Investigation found that many airline passengers could be missing out on millions of pounds in compensation. Many not claiming Looking at the period between June 2018 and May 2019 they found 37...
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