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Friends and money

May 14, 2012

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  The age-old advice to never lend your friends money is sometimes ignored but always the best advice in the end. You could be the best and closest friends, but a simple money lend can always go wrong. It’s along the same lines as: “Don’t move in with your best friend” and “Never go into [...]

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Outrageous things celebrities insure

April 2, 2012

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  Celebrities are known for their crazy antics and wild money-spending habits. Are we really surprised to find out that there is also a list of celebrities who invest in outrageously priced insurance policies – on body parts? I guess it’s logical: if you’re famous for one specific trait or part you’d do anything to [...]

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Tips to keep your business travel costs down

March 14, 2012

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  Travelling for business is a common task of a variety of jobs. While some companies may have a large travel budget, small businesses may have more restrictions on funds when it comes to travel. If travelling for business is becoming an important part of your job, consider these top tips for keeping your business [...]

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Spending fivers: What can you do with £5?

January 27, 2012

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  Spending £5 generally won’t get you very far. But if you look hard enough, you may just find a great deal at a bargain price. A quick search of the internet offers hundreds of ideas for items under £5, pointless services for £5, even great date ideas if you’re on a budget (usually within [...]

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Forget new year resolutions, I’ve got a five-year plan

January 7, 2012

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  It’s a new year, and what better time to make new a fresh goals for the future? Thousands of people make the same money-saving resolutions. But how many of us stick to them? I’ll admit it: if I don’t see fast results in my savings account, I lose focus and stop trying. Realistically though, [...]

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Avoiding Impulse Christmas Shopping

December 19, 2011

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  Christmas is always difficult when trying to keep our budgets under control and resisting impulse shopping. Sometimes you find that perfect thing for that certain someone after you’ve already spent way too much money on your way there. Sound familiar? Keep these tips in mind when shopping this Christmas season – or at any [...]

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Money mistakes newlyweds make

December 9, 2011

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Everything is roses when you are about to enter wedded bliss. You might be the happiest, most wonderful couple you know. So try to avoid an inevitable disruption post-vows and talk about that dreaded topic: Money. They say the thing newlyweds fight about most is their finances. A huge number of engaged couples avoid the [...]

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Easy ways to improve your credit score

December 8, 2011

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Living with a low credit rating can be worrisome and render you ineligible for loans and credit cards without a high interest rate attached. While it’s not the best thing to have a low credit score, it’s not impossible to repair your rating- if you’re willing to work at it. Consider these easy tips for [...]

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Most common money mistakes in your 20s

November 25, 2011

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In your 20s you make huge life transitions, from student to professional, from adolescent to adult. Approach your finances as an adult as early as possible to avoid struggles with money later, and consider these three common money mistakes we make in our 20s. Credit card debt Credit card debt is the most common money [...]

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Websites that will save you money

November 10, 2011

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While online shopping encourages consumers to spend money online, there are also several websites that help you save money instead. Take a look at three sites that will help you keep your cash.

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