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Beware 222% APR Argos Card!

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Rob Lewis - 4 Comments

Just a quick warning for anyone who may be thinking of shopping for this year’s Christmas gifts at Argos – steer well clear of their “Easy Shop Card”, provided by Provident Financial.

Tagged apr, argos, Credit

1,000+ Ideas For Saving Money

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

If you’re struggling to think of ways of saving money, take a look at this great resource from My Two Dollars, The Big List: 1,019 Different Ways To Save Money.

Tagged Money Saving, Tips

20% Off Paper Shredders At Amazon

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Further to my post yesterday giving tips on protecting yourself from identity fraud, those kind folks at Amazon are currently offering 20% off paper shredders during National Identity Fraud Protection week.

Tagged Tips

Tips for Avoiding Identity Fraud

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

This week is National Identity Fraud Prevention week, which is a nationwide awareness campaign designed to help you protect yourself and your business from identity fraud, one of the UK’s fastest growing crimes.

Tagged Featured, Tips

Saved 60% On My Mobile Phone Bill

Posted on October 2, 2008October 2, 2008 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

It’s been a good week for money saving – yesterday I managed to knock 55% off my car insurance premiums, and tonight I’ve negotiated a 60% reduction in my mobile phone bill.

Tagged Featured, Money Saving, Tips

Turning Your Hobby Into Extra Income

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Rob Lewis - 2 Comments

One of the best ways to earn more is by turning your hobby into a job. Here are a few ideas to help you earn from doing something you love.

Tagged Featured, Money Making, Tips

How To Spot A Fake £1 Coin

Posted on September 22, 2008September 22, 2008 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

Apparently there are now 30 million fake £1 coins in circulation in the UK, so there’s a good chance that if you don’t have one in your wallet at the moment, you’ve probably unknowingly used one to liberate a trolley at the supermarket in the past.

So how do you spot a fake?

Tagged Featured, Tips

Has The Incredible Grocery Shrink Ray Zapped Your Shopping?

Posted on September 5, 2008 by Rob Lewis - 3 Comments

As food prices have been increasing, I’ve heard a few stories recently about food producers keeping their product prices the same but quietly making their products smaller – giving birth to a new term, “The Grocery Shrink Ray”:

Tagged Featured, General, Tips

New Car Sales Plummet

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Go easy on car salesmen, as they’re probably feeling the pressure at the moment;

Tagged Tips

Car Finance Tips

Posted on September 2, 2008August 14, 2014 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Research suggests that around 50% buy new cars using the finance deal offered by the car dealer: big mistake! Here are a few more tips for paying for your new car.

Tagged Featured, Money Saving, Tips

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