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Fairtrade bananas: How much more do they really cost?

Fairtrade bananas: How much more do they really cost?

It's not actually that much more money a year to upgrade to an ethical banana. This is the first in an occasional series where I'll...
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How to stop spending money

The tricks to help you avoid shopping addictions, impulse spending and payday splurges. It's easy to get carried away when shopping and come home with...
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problem with price per unit food comparisons

The problem with price per unit food comparisons

Price per unit is a great way to find the best value at the supermarket - but it can also be frustrating and potentially misleading....
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Contactless payment declined? You might just need to enter your PIN

Contactless payment declined? You might just need to enter your PIN

New rules affecting all the banks are being introduced that should make our banking more secure. But the extra steps you'll need to take could...
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How to save money with the world food aisle

How to save money with the world food aisle

It's not just the weird and wonderful stocked in the world food aisle at the supermarket, some regular staples can be picked up for a...
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Credit cards, Section 75 and your consumer rights

Credit cards, Section 75 and your consumer rights

Buy something worth more than £100 with a credit card and you could get your money back if it's broken, doesn't get delivered or the...
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Top refer-a-friend offers

My top “refer-a-friend” offers

Use bespoke codes to give friends a discount and earn you some extra cash or credit. [box] Some articles on the blog contain affiliate links,...
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Duty free shopping - does it save you money

Duty-Free shopping: Does it really save you money?

Are the Duty-Free discounts as good as they seem, or can you do better on the high street? I quite enjoy a mooch around Duty-Free...
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online supermarket shopping goes bad

When online supermarket shopping goes bad – and how to fix it

With Tesco, Sainsbury's and Amazon all offering same-day grocery delivery, it's never been easier to get your groceries brought to your door - and there...