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Take The MoneySavingExpert Personal Finance Quiz

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

Last week the BBC published a simple money quiz, but if you want to give your personal finance brain more of a workout, then MoneySavingExpert has a longer, more tricky quiz to find your personal finance IQ.

Tagged personal finance, quiz

Would SwiftCover Really Insure Iggy Pop?

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

Quite a funny story has emerged regarding SwiftCover’s recent adverts featuring aging rockstar Iggy Pop.

12 complaints have been made to the Advertising Standards Authority after some musicians found out that SwiftCover wouldn’t insure them, raising doubts as to whether Pop himself would get cover.

Tagged fun, Insurance

Planning On Cutting Your Insurance Cover?

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

According to a recent survey, up to 5 million Britons are planning to cut back on insurance in order to reduce their outgoings.

The main victims? Home and car insurance.

Tagged Insurance, Tips

Earn Money Renting Out Your Stuff

Posted on February 22, 2009February 23, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 20 Comments

Yesterday we mentioned a new website for comparing how much you can earn from selling your old mobile phone.

Today we have a new website which allows you to earn some money renting out your belongings, or save some money by renting out something you might otherwise buy.

Tagged Money Making, Money Saving, Tools

Get The Best Deal For Your Old Mobile

Posted on February 21, 2009July 29, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 4 Comments

We’ve spoken in the past about getting cash for your old mobile, and now there’s an even easier way to get the best deal for your old phone.

Tagged Money Making, Tools

1,000+ Money Saving Ideas From The Great British Public

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

The BBC recently asked visitors to its website for their best money saving ideas, and the Great British public duly responded.

Tagged Money Saving, Tips

Top 10 Ebay Tools

Posted on February 18, 2009February 19, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 5 Comments

Ten of the best tools for eBay buyers and sellers.

Tagged ebay, Money Making, Money Saving

Our Pocket Money Strategy

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 3 Comments

Our son has recently turned 6, and we’ve decided to try and teach him a little about money, as well as trying to improve his behaviour, by giving him some pocket money.

Tagged Children, money

Happy Birthday! Cheques 350 Today

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 2 Comments

According to the BBC, the humble cheque hits 350 years old today, and despite a gradual decline in use, is unlikely to completely disappear for quite a few years to come.

Tagged Banks, money

Say I Love You This Weekend…

Posted on February 13, 2009February 13, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

…with a well insulated loft.

Tagged Money Saving, Property

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