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Tips for healthy-heart eating on a budget

Healthy living may seem expensive. With a little planning and know how, it's possible to eat very well on a budget. Our tips will help keep your food bill low and your diet healthy. Give them a go.

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What does being a guarantor mean?

Being a guarantor means helping someone else get credit. Acting as a guarantor, you’re “guaranteeing” someone else’s credit repayments by agreeing to repay the debt if they don’t. It’s sensible to only agree to being a guarantor for someone you know well.

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Credit scores and credit ratings

As coronavirus has played havoc with many people's finances over the past couple of years, everyone should make time to review their credit report and score. Credit reports are important! It's not just about whether you can get a credit card, loan or mortgage. It also affects, amongst other, mobile phone contracts, monthly car insurance, bank accounts. Credit ratings shows how likely a typical lender would be to offer you credit.

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Spend less but eat well

Healthy eating is important and doesn’t need to be expensive. Our tips will give you some ideas to help you spend less but eat well. Top tips to save money when shopping

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How to avoid the biggest holiday rip-offs in Europe

The holiday rip-off. One thing that that we won’t miss about travelling this year in Europe. Been there, got the t-shirt? Here are some of the most frustrating rip-offs in Europe.

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Be safe when you are abroad

Most holiday abroad go ahead without incident, but accidents can sometimes happen. Holidaymakers can also be a tempting target for criminals. Even minor incidents can spoil your holiday, so follow our tips and advice to help ensure you are safe when you’re abroad, you have a happy holiday and return home safe and sound.

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Improve your mental wellbeing

We all need good mental health and wellbeing. It's essential to living happy and healthy lives. Here are some simple tips that can make a big difference to improve your mental wellbeing. Start today!

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Save money on car transport

Every year. the cost of running a car keeps on rising along with prices for train tickets. But, there are a few ways to put the brakes on your spending and save money on your car transport and other costs at the same time. Here are some tips from 1Plus1’s to help you save hundreds of pounds on your car running and train costs.

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Save money on heating

Energy prices are continuing to rise, but there’s lots you can do to keep your bills under control. Here are 1Plus1’s tips that could help cut the cost of keeping your home warm and save you money on heating.

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Save money on food

Shopping to keep everyone in your home happy can be expensive., Here are our tips on ways to save money on food and drink.

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