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12h ago
Check now! Around 1.75 million households could save £170 a year with a free TV licence using this little-known rule. In the UK, anyone who tunes into live television, including popular channels like the BBC, ITV, and Sky, is required to purchase a TV licence. (If you don’t, could you ditch your TV licence too).... more
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2d ago
Avoid Taylor Swift ticket scams! Over £1 million has been lost to fake Facebook sales so far. Learn how to spot and dodge these frauds. It’s no secret that when a mega-star like Taylor Swift announces a concert, tickets sell out quickly. This rush creates a perfect storm for scammers to trick eager Swifties. Recently,... more
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3d ago
Use this simple hack to decode the best before dates on fruit and vegetables to make sure you get the freshest produce. A carrot doesn’t have a best before date when harvested from the ground, so why do they in a shop? Shops essentially print the dates as a way to tell when food should... more
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4d ago
Get involved in the debate on haggling in charity shops with insights from the Skint Dad community. Is it right? Charity shops are like treasure chests. You never know what you’ll find inside! Some of us (ok, me!) love a good rummage through the racks, hoping to spot a hidden gem at a bargain price.... more
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Skint Dad
1w ago
Are there hidden treasures on your bookshelf? Hunt for old books and novels that could be worth a fortune. If you’re anything like me, you walk past your bookshelf at least once a day and don’t pay them much attention. Now, while you might think to have a clear out, (take a look at the... more
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Skint Dad
1w ago
Whether you need to cover unexpected expenses or save up for something special quickly, here are straightforward ideas to make money fast. Are you in a pinch and need to make money fast? Getting quick cash might sound tricky, but there are some ways you can give it a go. The success and speed may... more
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1w ago
See the quirky side of UK taxes with the items that you have to pay VAT on. Find out what’s VAT-taxed and how it impacts your wallet. In the UK, VAT (Value-Added Tax) is a type of tax that’s added to the price of goods and services. The standard rate is usually 20%, but some... more
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2w ago
Learn how to protect your kids from online, gaming and real-world scams with essential safety tips so they can stay safe. In an age where the internet is a second home to our kids, scammers are devising more cunning ways to deceive them. Young people need to know about the tricks and traps that scammers... more
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Skint Dad
2w ago
Learn how to protect your kids from online, gaming and real-world scams with essential safety tips so they can stay safe. In an age where the internet is a second home to our kids, scammers are devising more cunning ways to deceive them. Young people need to know about the tricks and traps that scammers... more
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2w ago
Grab Iceland’s offer this Saturday: Swap your usual takeaway for Iceland frozen pizzas, with a 2 for £5 offer, plus get a FREE £15 voucher! It’s time to shake up your Saturday night takeaway tradition and save a chunk of cash while you’re at it. Iceland is dishing out an offer that’s too tasty to... more
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