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This is where you’ll find the latest articles we write about the ways to be clever with your cash – from tips on saving, spending and understanding your relationship with your finances through to money news and product reviews.

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New TSB cashback credit card: do I need my Amex?

There's a new cashback credit card in town from TSB, offering 1% back on your spend. I've crunched the numbers to see how it compares...
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How we saved thousands on our wedding

The list of pressures surrounding a wedding is too long to list. It's your BIG DAY. It has to be PERFECT. But worries about everything...
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are festivals worth the money?

Are festivals worth the money?

Seeing your favourite bands in a field can cost a lot of cash. I've taken a look to see if festivals are worth the money and...
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My addiction to yellow stickets

My addiction to yellow reduced stickers

My rules to making sure I get the best value from reduced food - and don't get carried away by the yellow stickers. If you...
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Are easter eggs worth the money?

Are Easter Eggs worth the money?

Easter is only a few weeks away and the supermarkets are adding more and more chocolate goods to the shelves. Are they worth buying, or are...
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Happy Birthday Be Clever With Your Cash

Happy 2nd Birthday Be Clever With Your Cash

Celebrate with some of the blog's biggest money savers. Woah. Time flies. Be Clever With Your Cash is two! Well strictly speaking it's two years...
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The seven levels of Talk Talk customer service Hell

The seven levels of Talk Talk hell

Unlike the famous Nine Circles of Hell by Dante, the Talk Talk customer experience hell only has seven levels. But they are a living nightmare and I'm...
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Budget 2015 basics – the six things you need to know

Will it make a difference to you? Last Wednesday saw the chancellor reveal his fifth budget, and the last one before May's General Election. It...
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HSBC Advance current account – is it worth it?

A new current account and linked accounts from HSBC offer up to £198 in extra interest payments over a year. Should you get one? I'm a big believer...