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Don’t Lose Money To These Restaurant Tricks

Posted on November 5, 2009November 4, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

If you are lucky enough to go out for a nice meal, MoneyMagpie has a few tips to avoid their sneaky tricks to get you to spend more money.

Tagged eating, Money Saving

Vote For The “Worst Company In Britain”

Posted on November 4, 2009November 3, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

Bitterwallet are running their annual “Worst Company In Britain” anti-competition, and are looking for nominations.

Tagged Business, shopping

VAT Returning To 17.5%, Delayed For Drinkers

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

VAT goes back to 17.5% on New Year’s Day, but drinkers will get a few more hours to enjoy the reduced rate of 15%

Tagged Tax

Solicitors Offering Cheap Wills During November

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 3 Comments

If you’re one of the many Brits without a will, then November gives you a good chance to get a basic, cheap will written by a solicitor, thanks to Will Aid.

Tagged wills

Free XFactor Votes

Posted on October 30, 2009October 31, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

If you’re a fan of XFactor but baulk at the cost of a phone vote, there’s now a way that you can make your vote for free.

Tagged entertainment, Money Saving

50% Off Toys At Sainsbury’s

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

If you’re looking for some cheap early Christmas presents for the nippers, then it’s worth taking a look at Sainsbury’s, as they’re currently running an offer of 50% off all toys.

Tagged kids, shopping

How Google Plans To Reduce Your Energy Bills

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Google has just launched its “PowerMeter” household energy monitoring tool here in the U.K., following the launch of the tool in the U.S. a few months ago.

Tagged energy, Money Saving, Tools

Halifax Overdraft Charge Changes

Posted on October 28, 2009October 27, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Read about the controversial changes to overdraft charges on Halifax’s Reward current accounts, due to come into effect this December.

Tagged banking

Watch Classic Films Online For Free

Posted on October 27, 2009October 26, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

If you’re looking for an alternative to the usual rubbish shown on TV, love old films, or want to scare yourself watching some classic horror movies, then you should take a look at Classic Cinema Online.

Tagged entertainment, free

Money4Gold Still Holding On To Your Gold

Posted on October 26, 2009October 27, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 12 Comments

The Money4Gold saga continues, with more and more disgruntled gold sellers complaining that there’s no sign of their gold being sent back, despite some receiving several assurances from the company that it is on its way (and definitely not half way across the Atlantic to be melted down in a U.S. foundry).

Tagged Money Making

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