Category: Saving Money

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9 ways to find money in a hurry

Sometimes the time between paydays can feel like an eternity, and when you throw an unexpected bill into the mix then you might find yourself in a position where you need to find money in a hurry. These ideas will help you to find money in a hurry. Shop your home To immediately make savings and free up cash you should stop spending money where you can. Whilst you need to stay on top of

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What women can do to protect themselves from the pension gender gap

This is a paid partnership about the pension gender gap, with PensionBee. Equal pay has been hitting the headlines a lot recently, but did you know that there is also a pension gender gap? According to a report by Close Brothers Asset Management, the average amount of money in a woman’s workplace pension scheme is less than half the amount of their male colleagues. This is a shocking statistic and in this post I am going

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TopCashBack Summer Treats Giveaway Clues and Answers
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TopCashBack Summer Treats Giveaway Clues and Answers

Looking for the clues and answers to TopCashback Summer Treats 2020? Click here. Earning cashback on your spending is a great way to boost your income, and TopCashBack often run giveaways to help you to boost your cashback earnings. This time TopCashBack are back with TopCashBack Summer Treats Giveaway. Keep reading for the TopCashBack clues and TopCashBack answers for the TopCashBack Summer Treats giveaway. What is cashback? Cashback is a tax free way to earn

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Save on Cinema Trips with Cineworld Unlimited Card

One activity that I love doing is going to the cinema, and we have found a way to make it a frugal date with the Cineworld Unlimited Card. In this post I am going to share how we save a ton of money on our cinema trips.  Traditionally going to the cinema can cost a small fortune once you factor in the ticket prices plus any drinks and snacks that you might want. As an

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How to stay motivated with a long term financial goal

There are some financial goals that don’t happen overnight and in fact they can take years and years to achieve. For example, you might be working towards paying off your debts such as your mortgage or saving for a house deposit. It can be really hard to stay motivated with these long term financial goals and I want to share some of the strategies I am using for my own goals. Our big savings goal

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The highs and lows of shared ownership

Today I have a guest post from Sian who blogs at Little Miss Frugal. As well as her blog you can also find Sian on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Over to Sian who is going to talk about the highs and lows of shared ownership… I was nearing 30 and just that biological clock was ticking, not for a baby, but instead, there was a voice telling me I must own bricks and mortar

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How to pay off persistent debt

As you may know, a few years ago we paid off £15,000 worth of credit card debt, and one of the driving factors was knowing how many years it would take to clear the debt whilst just paying off the minimum repayments. The Financial Conduct Authority has stated that all credit card, store card and catalogue customers who have been paying more in interest and charges than their balance for 18 months or more are

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How To Make Your Own Strawberry Salt Scrub

With some beauty products costing an arm and a leg, and a move towards using less plastic, you might have considered making your own beauty products. One product that I love to use is a salt scrub, and this strawberry salt scrub is easy to make as a treat for yourself or as a handmade gift for a loved one.  Why you should use a salt scrub Salt scrubs are popular body treatments at spas,

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