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Gift ideas for mother’s day

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She carried you in her womb for nine months, fed you, clothed you, and even sat through your school plays. So, it’s only fair your mum should be made to feel a bit special this Mother’s Day. But if you don’t know where to start, don’t fret. We’ve got plenty of gift ideas – from [...]

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Benefits for Mums

Let’s face it – we could all do with a helping hand sometimes and mums are no exception. Whether it’s an extra tenner for the shopping here or a free gym session there, every little helps. So we’ve searched high and low for benefits for mums, including financial help and free health care.

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Remortgaging: how to get a new mortgage deal

If you’re looking to remortgage, the best advice is to ACT NOW. Compared to last year the housing market is looking more stable – and mortgage lenders have responded by creating loads of new, cheaper deals. There are some really decent ones around at the moment – but you’ll need to act soon if you’re [...]

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Smokers: save £2870 a year!

We’ve found a way that you can save all this money, and maybe even more. In fact maybe even enough to buy yourself a new car! So what’s the catch?
You have to quit smoking.
It’s National No Smoking Day on 10 March and if you need to save some cash (don’t we all) then what better [...]

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What type of mortgage should you get?

Aaargh! Choosing a mortgage – it’s a minefield of confusion. There are so many different types of mortgages on the market, and so many lenders, that it’s hard to know where to start.
Once you get down to it, though, you realise that there are three decisions you need to make.

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Stakeholder pensions – simple, cheap and worth having

Stakeholder pensions are cheap, easy and upfront about what they invest in. Also, anyone can have one, from a baby to a mum taking time off and you can just put in what you can afford each month while the government adds in extra cash. Here’s how they work.