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Banks

Tips for choosing a savings account

One of the most common financial mistakes made by consumers is to fail to conduct proper research when selecting a financial product. Too often consumers automatically sign up for the likes of accounts, mortgages and loans with their current account provider, without exploring the other options available. This means they can miss some of the… Read more

Credit Cards

Credit Cards

Credit ‘becomes increasingly expensive’

Credit is reportedly becoming more expensive, which could be bad news for anybody relying on their credit cards to pay for day-to-living costs. Research conducted by Moneyfacts.co.uk highlights that since the beginning of the year there have been numerous increases to the rates and charges that people pay for using their credit cards. It notes… Read more

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Credit Crunch

Cinema trips on a budget

Despite the increasing number of people with HDTVs and surround sound in their own home, the cinema is still a popular option for families across the UK – Skyfall grossed £20.1 million on its opening weekend alone, and sparked a whole range of exciting extras including a theme song by singer-songwriter Adele, a wealth of… Read more

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Featured

Dining out on a budget

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and frugal romantics are still looking for the best way to treat themselves and their partners. While an intimate meal at home may sound nice, sometimes you just want to get out of the house and try something different. If you enjoy dining out often, but find it… Read more

Caravans

Finance

Could retiring abroad save you money?

Rising costs of living and a number of disappointing summers mean that for many, the UK’s simply not the dream destination they’re looking for. So is there a way to retire abroad – and can it work out cheaper than staying in the country? A new infographic published on Yahoo Finance seeks to answer this… Read more

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General

Fashion trends that won’t break the bank

As the spring fashion trends are already coming into the spotlight, with designers making bold predictions about the coming year, we’ve decided to take a look at the incoming styles you can look forward to. Ditch the expensive materials and personally tailored outfits – this guide is all about the trends you can afford! Knitwear… Read more

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House

Rates and rising rents pushing buy-to-let boom, say experts

If you’re thinking of trying your hand at becoming a landlord, now could be a great time according to a recent article from thisismoney . Solid availability for buy-to-let mortgage deals, low interest rates and rising rents are apparently contributing to a new buy-to-let-boom. Of course, this is great news for those involved in the… Read more

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House

Who should landlords be pitching their properties at?

New data released jointly by estate agency Savills and property portal Rightmove shows that the private rental sector has doubled over the past decade. The number of people renting homes has risen from 2.5 million in 2002 to 4.8 million today and it’s predicted that one in five households will be private rental by 2016.… Read more

Mortgages

Mortgages

Living in Less Busy Towns can be Better for You

Working in a large built-up area like Bradford is often an essential part of modern life.  However, this does not mean that our home must be smack bang in the middle of a huge metropolis!  There are plenty of smaller places to live and many of these will still be only a short distance away… Read more

Caravans

Finance

Could retiring abroad save you money?

Rising costs of living and a number of disappointing summers mean that for many, the UK’s simply not the dream destination they’re looking for. So is there a way to retire abroad – and can it work out cheaper than staying in the country? A new infographic published on Yahoo Finance seeks to answer this… Read more