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In the last year I’ve gone from paying off debts, to road-testing hair cuts to… getting pregnant. But rest assured now I’m a mum to be I’m more conscious of family budgeting than ever.
When I first found out I was pregnant, I got really excited about the possibility of buying new clothes. After all [...]

If you’re a penniless student, why not let your bank account earn some money for you for a change?
It’s not a joke. If you’re canny, you can take advantage of your student account’s interest-free overdraft by investing it elsewhere at a decent rate of interest. This way, you can turn your overdraft into cold hard [...]

Yes they have a silly name, but saving money is serious business and a dongle could potentially save you hundreds. Find out what you need to know and where to get the best price to suit your needs.

Couldn’t resist that headline from the Sun – say what you like about them, they’ve got a sense of humour when it comes to titles!
But poor old Kerry Katona. Seriously, I do feel sorry for her. She had a really difficult upbringing and her mother’s still making her life a misery. It’s understandable that she’s [...]

Repossession

On This Morning today we were talking about what to do when you’re facing repossession and we dealt with some viewers’ housing problems. There are certainly a lot of people all over the country who are facing the prospect of losing their home, and it’s very scary for them.
However, there are things you can do:
1)    Get [...]

Bicycles: Save by Cycling

What to Look For
Where to Buy
Optional Extras
Government Benefits
Getting Away on Your Bike

Cycling is the latest craze in these cash-strapped, green-living times. But before you rush out and get a bike that’s going to end up sitting in the attic, read these dos-and-don’ts.
We tell you what to look for and what to avoid, what to buy [...]

Use your life experience to your advantage
Make up to £20 an hour by joining a focus group
Housesit with your partner and make money together
Cash in on your hobby
How to make ultra easy money!

There are loads of fantastic and simple ways to make money on the side, and lots of them are tailor-made for people over [...]

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Pick Your Own (PYO) farms can be great value for money, very satisfying, and provide a great, cheap day out for the family. Why not get your kids doing a bit of child labour in the fields, harvesting berries, tomatoes – whatever’s available?! Mine LOVED their session picking strawberries and mange tout, pottering about with [...]

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