Here’s an extreme way to save petrol – avoid right-hand turns as much as possible.
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Money Round Up: Weddings, Petrol & Beer
Well, it’s been a little quiet round here, but for quite good reason. I recently took a break in Prague, and ended up getting engaged! Had a great break, Prague is a lovely city – very busy, but lots to see, but we had a great time.
Stamp Duty Confusion
Looks like the Chancellor, Alistair Darling is in a bit of a mess over possible changes to stamp duty.
Barack Obama’s Petrol Saving Tips
Barack Obama has suggested that by getting everyone to maintain the correct tyre pressure in their cars, as well as keeping cars properly maintained, they could save as much oil as could be produced by expanding the offshore drilling, hopefully leading to a drop in petrol prices as a result.
Energy Prices: Fix, Switch Or Stick?
The jury is currently out on the action we should take about energy prices, as the cost of gas and electricity threaten to go through the roof.
Ask The Expert: Credit Cards
Although I take an active interest in personal finance, I’m far from what I’d call an expert on all money matters, so I thought I’d start to enlist the help of some more knowledgeable people in order to answer some questions I have.
In this first post in our new “ask the expert” series, I spoke to Lyndsey from Credit-Card-Comparison-Online.co.uk and asked her a few questions about the credit card industry.
Poll: How Long Could You Live On Your Savings?
A report by the Yorkshire Building Society suggests that the average person’s savings would last them 52 if they lost their job. Monthly outgoings average £1,445 but on average we have £2,474 in accessible savings.
Our latest poll asks how long you could last on your savings?
10 Top Tips For A Successful Car Boot Sale
Whilst you might not think it from the weather, we’re now slap bang in the middle of car boot sale season, certainly for those enough who aren’t hardy enough to go during the winter months.
If you’re planning your trip to a car boot sale, here are ten tips to help you make the most of your items for sale.
8 Personal Finance Spreadsheets You’ll Love
Google has recently added several pre-made templates to Google Documents, its suite of online office tools. Amongst these templates there are some very useful spreadsheets which will help you with personal finance issues – this article features 8 of the best.
Would You Eat This To Save Money?
Should I ignore the way this mince meat looks and just cook it, or should I go on my instincts and resign myself to having to spend money on something else? What would you do? How far should we go to be frugal?