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Are you a winner in these dificult times?

The credit crunch has some positives. Look in the sales for bargains, shop around and haggle. Buy what you need not what you want and save the difference. Have you worked out the difference between need and wants? When you do you will save a lot of money. Have a look in Charity shops and browse freecycle  Read More →

Be Positive

Think about what you can do to improve your financial health. We are bombarded by suggestions on what to do and what not to do. It is all good stuff but sometimes there is just too much. Keep it simple: make a simple budget know where your money is spent set a savings target for each month make your lunch at home and save up to £2 a day - (That’s... [Continue Reading]

Is your Identity at RISK?

‘For Sale:4 million names, addresses and credit card details’ ! We have all been warned about cybercriminals hacking into our accounts. However still we can fall victim to phishing-a process that starts with an e-mail which looks official from our bank or other financial institution. We are asked to update our bank details and invited to click... [Continue Reading]

Student loans- Are there alternative ways to repay?

The big idea to emerge from Perth, Western Australia is to encourage graduates to get involved with community work and by so doing to earn credits which can be used to help repay their student loans. This has the dual affect of encouraging graduates to give something back to society at the same time as helping them repay their loans. It’s a win, win... [Continue Reading]

Do you need specs?

If so ask your optician for a copy of your prescription, they are required by law to give this to you. Then go to glasses direct, and you can get a pair of prescription glasses for as little as £19. For £5 you can order a pair to try on at home and return them if you are not satisfied.  Read More →

Are you looking for accommodation and affected by the credit crunch?

Are you looking for affordable accommodation to rent or to buy? If so you will find there is a lot of information out there but it is all over the place. Save yourself some time and have a look at these sites, and let us know how you get on. Housing Options - Your gateway to affordable housing . Notting Hill Housing - Luminoscity Court: Current properties:... [Continue Reading]