Earlier in the week we linked to a list of cheap music festivals for your enjoyment over the summer, and there are some more ideas for having a cheap weekend of entertainment over at Lovemoney, most of which are actually free.
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Selling Your House Without An Estate Agent
In the past week I’ve noticed a couple of houses locally with homemade for sale boards outside, which got me wondering whether more people are deciding to sell their houses without employing the services of an estate agent?
10 Cheapest Music Festivals
Money Central recently posted details of the top ten bargain music festivals that are going on around the country this summer (starting this weekend).
West Brom Saved After Some Sort Of “Deal”
The West Brom Building Society was in danger of becoming the latest government-owned failure following its recent £50 million loss. But at the last minute the society managed to come to some sort of deal with its debt-holders which will mean it can carry on regardless – there should be no changes for customers or staff.
West Bromwich Building Society “To Be Rescued”
There were some rumblings about the stability of West Bromwich Building Society a few weeks ago, and despite a period of no news, it looks like they may well be in trouble, with the BBC’s Robert Peston suggesting they are to be bailed out in the very near future.
All C&G Branches To Shut
Just a few days after Spanish bank Santander announced they were scrapping the Abbey, Bradford & Bingley and Alliance & Leicester brands, and thus probably ridding our high street of those old banks, today we learn that Lloyds is to kill off Cheltenham & Gloucester as a high street brand too.
Frugal Tips for Family Day Trips
Summer is a great time to pack everyone into the car for a day trip adventure. You get the chance to get out of the house, see some new things and spend some time together. It’s almost like taking a holiday but without the cost.
Claim Your Own Expenses!
Want to live like an MP and get your own expenses paid for? Then submit your claim to the new Department of Home Expenses.
Find Out How Much Your MP Claimed On Expenses
If you’ve still not heard enough about “expensegate” (or should that be “MPsonthefiddlegate”?) and you’d like to find out how much your local MPs have claimed for in the past couple of years then take a look at this interactive map from MSN.
West Brom Building Society In Trouble?
On the day when West Bromwich Albion were relegated from the Premier League, there’s some more bad news for the Midlands town with the rumour that West Bromwich Building Society may be in trouble – although these rumour have been denied by the company.