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Whatcha Talkin’ Bout Willis #09

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome! I’m going to treat this post like a mini skirt – short enough to be interesting but long enough to cover the bare essentials… All joking aside, it’s my wedding in three...

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Meet The 2014 Smartest Shopper

A year on from my own experience, I recently judged Savoo’s Smartest Shopper competition for 2014 and I am delighted to share the winner with you. On the 8 November I travelled up to the Park Plaza...

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Asus MeMo Pad 7 ME176CX Review

We have been looking to buy a cheap tablet so when ASUS contacted us to test out the MeMo Pad 7 we were excited to put it through it’s paces. Reviews are not something we are known for here at the...

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Skint Dad Around The Web

Skint Dad has had opportunities to write for other places online and in a wide range of publications. Here some of the most recent articles. Skint Dad likes to get around a bit 😉 Since starting the...

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Out of Office

On Sunday 7 December I finally got to marry my best friend and soul mate Naomi. It was an amazing ceremony which didn’t cost the earth and as a bonus I now save a bit of money on my tax with the...

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Behind The Scenes of a Foodbank

The following is a guest post from Sara Williams, a CAB volunteer who blogs about debt and the possible solutions over at Debt Camel. ‘Tis the season to be giving… and eating too much… so many of us...

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Skint Dad is Still Alive

It’s been a while since there’s been a post on the Skint Dad blog. What’s been going on and what’s happening next? What’s in store for Skint Dad for 2015? Feeling well rested after having had a good...

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Servis Hydrodrive Washing Machine Review

A little while ago I mentioned that we would be getting a Servis Hydrodrive washing machine. Well in November it turned up all shiny and new, and I’ve been washing our clothes on a whole different...

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What to do With Your Inheritance?

Landing any form of windfall can be a nice surprise and although inheriting high value items or property can be a welcome bonus, following the death and loss of a friend or relative, there are...

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What are the Main Real Estate Investment Avenues?

Real estate represents one of the most fascinating investment vehicles, as while it can be extremely complex and expensive, it is also something that most of us dabble in at some point or another in...

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Boost for First-Time Buyers as Mortgage Rates Fall

In recent times, the prospects on the housing market for young people seemed pretty bleak. Despite overwhelming advice to save for a deposit After all, it was only back in August 2015 that the...

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Can Collectibles Gain Money Over Time?

Every man needs a hobby, and there may be few more enjoyable and lucrative than collectibles. Collectibles cover a wide range of objects, from stamps to football cards, so there is bound to be...

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What Will the Future of Energy Look Like?

I asked my 11 year old daughter what she things the future of energy will look like and how our fuel usage will change. She had some clever ideas. I don’t even know how many years we’ve used electric...

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3 Worthwhile Alternatives To Stock Market Investments

There is a lot of personal financial advice here, but sometimes it’s helpful to get back to the basics. A lot of people who are interested in taking control of their financial futures wind up starting...

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How an Online Mortgage Broker Business Works

The online application of mortgages is a relatively new concept although just recently, it has started to take the finance industry by storm. Getting a mortgage and buying a home is the biggest...

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Internet Tools & Websites to Help You Save When Planning a Big Event

Planning a big event? Use free online tools and websites to help get you organised and keep you well within your budget. If you’ve been tasked with planning a big event, you know better than anyone...

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What Are The Implications of IR35

In the world of contracting, IR35 is known throughout as a piece of legislation to look out for as it has heavy implications to you and your business. Whether you’re caught by it while being completely...

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Women’s Financial Independence: Media Should Be Writing More About It

Women’s financial independence has been a topic on the rise of popularity. And yet, media should definitely be writing more about this issue. Why should media be writing more about women’s financial...

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Plan Your Finances Like a Trader

With the first quarter of 2018 showing the weakest period of GDP growth for five years in the UK as figures from the Office for National Statistics recently released show an expansion of just 0.1% of...

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Bank Holiday Tesco Weekly Little Helps Top Offers

This is a paid advertorial with Tesco It’s a Bank Holiday weekend again! Will it rain? Will it stay dry? Who really knows? I’m keeping my fingers crossed we get a bit of sunshine as we want to get in...

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