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Get a £50 sign up bonus with Amex
There are still plenty of ways to spend £1 and get great value. Like this one. American Express have increased the sign up bonuses on most of their cards. The Platinum cashback card has a great offer...
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Tour the world from your home in 2021
We are ready to travel again though travel is not yet possible. So what can you do while you are planning and waiting for your your next trip? Find out how you can tour the world from your home in...
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9 nights in Pernera, Cyprus for less than £650 how?
This is how we booked 9 nights in Pernera, Cyprus for less than £650 over Easter. We are staying in a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 4 star villa with private pool in our favourite area in Cyprus, which is...
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How to save money at center parcs
A break at Center Parcs is always a fantastic time but can become pricey. Find out how to save money at Center Parcs and still have a great time. We love Center Parcs and visit every year making sure...
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King Evelthon Hotel Paphos – 5 star?
The King Evelthon Hotel and Spa Resort in Paphos is a 5 star Hotel. We decided to take an impromptu road trip to Paphos, from Protaras where we were staying in a Villa, we hired a convertible and...
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I finally tried the Audible free trial. Should you?
Adverts for the audible free trial are everywhere. It’s free right, so why has it taken me so long to try it? Now I have finally tried the Audible free trial, would I recommend it? Read on and see...
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What is a reverse advent calendar? How you can join in and help.
No-one should go hungry at Christmas. Every year the UK Money Bloggers community run the #FoodBankAdvent Campaign. At the heart of it is the Reverse Advent Calendar. So what is a reverse advent...
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Benefits You’ll Love With the IKEA Family Card
If you love Ikea, coffee, and all-things-home, you’ll love the Ikea Family club. Becoming an IKEA Family member gives you instant access to a range of benefits when you sign up. We enjoy the IKEA Real...
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Why is personal finance in your 20s so confusing?
When Taz and I were mid 20s (quite a few years ago!), life and finances were pretty simple. We worked, got paid, saved for what we wanted and paid by cash or cheque. Our 4 kids are in their 20s, and...
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What is Section 75 protection?
Always book on a credit card and you’re covered under Section 75. I bet you’ve heard this but do you know what it means? What is Section 75 protection and why is it the best free perk you will ever...
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Easy way to extend your BA Amex companion voucher
Have you got a 2-4-1 voucher that is going to expire before you can use it? Amex have already extended the vouchers during Covid but many are now expiring soon. You don’t need to lose it. Find out the...
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What if you want to cancel your Virgin Holiday
Many of us have a holiday booked with Virgin Holidays for the next few months. With the uncertainty still around Covid-19, do normal rules apply? What if you want to cancel? Will you get a refund? Can...
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Cyprus 2022. Can you go yet?
Stay up to date with the rapidly changing rules for Cyprus 2021 and now 2022. Can you go yet? Yes, but find out what hoops you need to jump through before can book a holiday to Cyprus? This is what...
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How to Complete a Cyprus flight Pass
To enter Cyprus from the UK you need to complete a Cyprus Flight Pass before you travel. The Cyprus Flight Pass website does not explain how do do this in a particularly logical / obvious way. We have...
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Same hotel room. Same dates. How to save £700.
Booking a hotel room the right way could save you over £700. That’s the same hotel room, same dates. No compromises. Here’s how we did it with our New York hotel. We love to travel and never spend...
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How I lost 2 stone by ditching slimming world
I lost a stone in a month with slimming world. A year later I lost 2 stone more on my own. Saving hundreds of pounds in weekly fees and no faffing about with free foods, syns or allowances. Two years...
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I ditched Slimming World and lost 2 stone
I lost a stone in a month with Slimming World before, what happened when I decided to lose more weight? Here’s how and why I ditched Slimming World and lost 2 stone. This is the story of my weight...
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18 Cheap Places to Travel on a Budget in 2022
If you’re looking for a cheap holiday in 2022, you’re in luck. There are many great places to travel to that are also cheap these days. This article will discuss some of the best cheap places to...
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Fab Mothers Day giveaway
We love a giveaway and there’s no feeling like winning a load of fab freebies just for a few minutes spent entering a competition. Every year some of the top UK Bloggers get together to bring you a...
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The Nectar Card-What you need to know
If you regularly shop at Sainsbury’s, eBay, and Expedia, and buy petrol at Esso and Sainsbury’s, you should have a Nectar card. Why? Because you get rewarded points for shopping with them. But how...
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How to invest £1 and make £100s
What can you do with £1? Actually quite a lot. This is a great one, here’s how to invest £1, get loads of free shares and either sell them or have some fun. A definite Spend Smarter idea. £1 seems to...
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How to get at least 5% cashback on your spending
How can you get at least 5% cashback on your spending? In the last month we earned £288 cashback, that’s over 15%. Spend Smarter with cashback. We never pay ‘full price’ for anything. There are always...
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Is the Costa Coffee Club any good?
Costa Coffee have a loyalty scheme, The Costa Coffee Club. Is it any good? How much do you need to spend to earn your ‘free’ coffee at Costa? How do you sign up? What are the rewards and benefits?...
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What’s fab about the Readly magazine app? + free trial?
This is a great time to try find out what’s fab about the Readly magazine app. At the moment there is an offer for 2 months free trial for the Readly magazine subscription – a digital magazine...
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Best places to get free coffee?
We all love a free coffee. Which coffee shops offer the best freebies? Mind over money matters investigates. With a cup of coffee costing up to £4, a free coffee feels like a win. Where can you get...
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Is Center Parcs worth a visit?
Center Parcs holiday villages are the perfect place for a short break or week long staycation. Great for families, friends or couples. But they can be expensive. Let’s have a look at what makes Center...
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What’s this years IKEA real Christmas tree deal?
The annual IKEA Real Christmas Tree offer is back. You buy a real Christmas Tree for £25 from IKEA and you’ll get a £10 voucher to spend next year. What is the IKEA Christmas Tree offer? The offer is...
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Holiday Spending Money: Card or Cash?
There are many ways to save money when travelling abroad, but did you know how you pay for your travels can make a huge difference? Here’s everything you need to know about using holiday spending...
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Summer Hols British Airways Club Europe return to Cyprus for £50
So we have just booked our summer holiday flights to Cyprus for £50 each. This is British Airways Club Europe (Business Class) in Peak summer. Lovely flight times from Heathrow. Who needs to wait for...
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Booking flights and hotel separately guide
Are you looking at booking flights and hotels separately? There are things you need to know. What will your travel insurance cover? What steps do you need to take to be prepared and protect yourself?...
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Could you be a Mystery Shopper?
Find out all about Mystery Shopping. How do you become a Mystery Shopper? How much can you earn and what is involved? Find out more about Mystery Shopping and then you’ll be able to answer the...
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Air Miles beginners guide
How do you start with Air Miles? What are Air Miles? How do you collect them? What are Air Miles worth? Where can you go with Air Miles? It does seem a bit daunting to begin with, however it’s a great...
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The perfect weekend break, without going anywhere
The perfect weekend break, without going anywhere is totally possible and great fun. This is how we had a very cheap weekend away that we made perfect and wonderful by staying at home. Sounds crazy...
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5 mind tricks to boost your holiday money (and happiness)
Your holiday happiness is not related to the amount of money you spend. FACT. Use these 5 mind tricks to boost your holiday money – and boost your happiness. Once you have worked out how much spending...
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Cyprus Spending Money: Card or Cash?
Going to Cyprus on holiday? Find out all you need to know about spending money on holiday in Cyprus. Should you use cards or cash? What’s the best way to pay to pay the least? This year in Cyprus we...
View Article6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wait to Travel Until You Retire
Waiting and saving until you retire before you see the world? Stop. There are 6 reasons you shouldn’t wait to travel until you retire. We love the US site ClubThrifty.com who show you how to Earn...
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Do I need an ESTA? Your Full Guide
If you’re travelling to the US with a UK passport, you will need an ESTA. But what is an ESTA, and how can you apply for one? What are the answers to the application questions that are confusing? Find...
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5 freebies to claim today
We all love freebies. Proper freebies – we are not looking at those freebies where you have to buy something to get something free. We want real freebies that cost you absolutely nothing. From coffee...
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How to Save Money When Using Your Mobile Abroad
Using your mobile phone abroad can get expensive – especially if you need to make calls or use your data. So, how can you save a little money? Read everything you need to know. How to save money when...
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Should I Book with Booking.com? Top Tips to Save Money
Booking.com is a convenient tool – but you should always have a few tricks up your sleeve to make it work for you. We’ve travelled a lot, so we’ve used just about every booking site out there. Here’s...
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How much holiday spending money do you need?
Your holiday happiness is not related to the amount of money you spend. FACT. Do you just pick a figure or take your credit card and come home with a huge bill. How do you decide how much holiday...
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What Coverage Do I Need? Your Guide to Travel Insurance
What happens if you fall ill abroad? It’s something no one wants to think about – but travel insurance can give you peace of mind if the worst happens. We’ve put together a guide to travel insurance,...
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Where can you see a Concorde in the UK?
If you’ve ever been on a plane taxiing to the runway at Heathrow Airport and heard someone say an excited ‘Ooh look there’s a Concorde’, chances are most of the passengers will look out to their left...
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Should I Book with Viator? Everything You Need to Know
Viator can help you book fun tours and activities for your next trip abroad. But should you book with Viator? Learn everything you need to know. What is Viator? Viator is a tour and attraction booking...
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How to Maximise Your Tesco Clubcard Points: A Full Guide
You’ll know by now how much I love loyalty programmes – and Tesco Clubcard is one of the best ones out there! Read an ultimate guide to maximising your Tesco Clubcard points, including how and where...
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12 tips for saving money on holidays in the UK
Are you planning a day trip or holiday in the UK? We asked money and travel bloggers for their tips for saving money on holidays in the UK. We’ve compiled our top 12 tips. There is so much choice in...
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Is the Costa Coffee Club still any good?
Costa Coffee have a loyalty scheme, the Costa Club. They made a lot of changes on 1st August 2023 so is it still any good? How much do you now need to spend to earn your ‘free’ coffee at Costa? Any...
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How to Save Money on Travel with Tesco Clubcard
Tesco Clubcard is great for points and deals on your shopping – but did you know you can also save money on travel? Read everything you need to know in our guide, including tips and tricks to get your...
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How to trick yourself into saving money.
Do you need to trick yourself into saving money? How can you save hundreds of pounds a year without noticing? There are plenty of ideas out there to help you save money. My favourite was the Old...
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How to Pay For Your Holiday
What is the best way to pay for your holiday? And how can you save your money – even while you spend it? Read everything you need to know about paying for your holiday, including tips and tricks for...
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