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Preparing for a Mortgage In 2019

I have never been one to think that paying rent is a waste of money – after all, it is one fixed fee to provide a roof over our heads, however, 2019 is the year that Tony and I look to buy a house together. Our situation is a little bit different to most people’s because we are directors of a limited company we need to wait until the end of our second year of

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TopCashBack Giveaways: All Clues And Answers for Travel Treats 2019

Looking for the clues and answers to TopCashback Mega 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 Travel Treats. Keep reading for the TopCashBack clues and TopCashBack answers for the TopCashBack Travel Treats giveaway. How does TopCashBack Travel Treats work? TopCashBack Travel Treats is TopCashBack’s latest giveaway (TopCashBack

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How We Paid Off £15,000 Worth Of Credit Card Debt

Despite being debt free for a few years now, I realised that I have never written about how we got into £15,000 worth of credit card debt, and more importantly, how we paid £15,000 worth of credit card dept off. Getting into debt Getting into debt in the first place was a combination of just not having enough money for our outgoings but also a bit of frivolous spending. As soon as I got my

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5 ways to work out on a budget
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5 ways to work out on a budget

The average gym membership costs £30-£50 a month, with many memberships costing even more than this. Chuck in a weekly yoga class on top of that, and you’re looking at nearly £100 a month! At these prices, and with 1 in 7 people paying for a gym membership, this is sure one lucrative industry. Working out doesn’t have to cost you hundreds of pounds a year though, luckily there are some thrifty alternatives so that

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10 Frugal household tips our grandparents used to save money

Most of our grandparents will have lived through times of austerity. Most notably WWII where basic necessities could be hard to come by at times. It is no surprise that grandparents always seem to have frugal household tricks to save money and live more simply. Here are some frugal household tips our grandparents used which stand the test of time and will save you money today. After all, grandma knows best! 1. Hot water bottles

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Mercari is Closing – What You Need To Know

I recently found of the sad news that online selling app Mecari will be closing in the UK in early 2019. If you’re a member of Mercari read on to find out what you’ll need to do going forward. What is Mercari? Mercari is described as “a hassle-free and secure way to buy and sell items straight from your mobile device or tablet.” In other words, Mercari is a mobile app which allows people to buy and

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10 Thrifty Ways to Bring Hygge into your Home-2
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10 Thrifty Ways to Bring Hygge into your Home

Hygge (pronounced hue-guh) is a Danish concept that is notoriously difficult to define in the English language. The Oxford Dictionary defines the word as: a quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture). Essentially, it is a cosy feeling or quality that many of us aspire to achieve in our own homes, both for ourselves and for any guests that come

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The Perfect Gift For The Person Who Has Everything

We all have them. Those people who are impossible to buy for. Whether it is birthdays, Christmas or other special occassions, finding the perfect gift for them fills us with dread. Today I want to share the best gift you can get someone who already has everything or you can visit shop virtual event boxes online for more tips and ideas. The gift looks really simple. It consists of a calendar and 12 envelopes. However

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