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Could retiring abroad save you money?

Tweet 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… Read more

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Could you be part of the buy-to-let boom?

Tweet A new study from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation suggests that the number of 18-30-year-olds finding themselves priced out of being able to buy their own home will increase by 1.5 million over the next eight years. One repercussion of this will be the huge impact on the rental market, with private rented property likely… Read more

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What to do if you can’t sell your second home

Tweet Property is most often viewed as an investment in the UK, but in recent years many Brits have seen the value of property assets decline. While many landlords are doing well in the recession and are expanding their portfolios, there are a number of private owners looking to sell second homes or holiday homes… Read more

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How to look after a Corgi

Tweet As well as giving us all an extra-long Bank Holiday this year, the Queen’s Jubilee has apparently had the surprise result of boosting the popularity of Pembroke Corgis. This report from the BBC, details how people have been searching for more information about the Queen’s furry friends and explains that there’s been a sharp… Read more

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Is buying second hand more financially savvy

Tweet Buying second hand can often save you a considerable amount, particularly on big tag items – but is it always the most financially savvy option? We took three products and pondered the question: “Is buying second hand savvier?” Cars Many individuals don’t have the option of buying new when it comes to cars if… Read more

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3 steps to protecting your financial future

Tweet The retirement years are traditionally the time to relax and enjoy the results of a lifetime of work, but with economic conditions in the UK strained, individuals are finding that they must work later and later just to cover the basic costs of living. If you are entering your late forties or early fifties… Read more

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Americans increasingly saving money with pet insurance

Tweet It seems like more and more Americans are seeing the light with pet insurance, saving themselves plenty of money on life-threatening injuries to their furry friends much like fellow customers in the UK using specialists like http://www.castlecover.co.uk/ to protect family pets. USA Today looked into recent trends regarding the policies taken out by individuals… Read more

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Three things you may not consider about pet insurance

Tweet There are a number of things that, when evaluating a Pets at Home Insurance policy, you may be likely to overlook. By reading these tips, you, your much-loved furry friend and your wallet will be less affected by the possibility of an accident or injury to a pet. Never lie about your circumstances If… Read more

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Mintel: Money can buy you happiness

Tweet New figures on the spending habits and financial position of Brits suggest that there may be evidence contrary to the old saying “money can’t buy you happiness”. In Mintel’s flagship report British Lifestyles 2011, it was revealed that almost six in ten (58 per cent) Brits earning £50,000 and over report to be “satisfied”… Read more

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Menswear autumn/winter 2011 trend: Rugger

Tweet The popularity of rugger transcends borders beyond New Zealand and with the Rugby World Cup in the semi-final stages of the tournament, it is unsurprising that rugby tops are a top key trend for men’s fashion for Autumn/Winter 2011. What’s more these rugby tops are now readily available and affordable in a range of… Read more

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