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Facing unemployment - just over £1100 in benefits
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Will £42k a year support my current lifestyle in retirement?
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Frugal Summer shenanigans, sunburnt silliness, ice cream indulgence, paddling pool chaos, picnic pandemonium, bank holiday bonkersness, sunshine mischief and all the rest of it.
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55 years old, can't find a job & need to claim benefits - where to start?
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Can you realistically earn £50 to £100 a month from surveys?
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Christmas Tesco savers
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Am I being unreasonable about our household spending?
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Sky renewal £50 more than same deal for new customers
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Anyone up for a Low Spend September support thread?
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Does anyone find household products cheaper on Amazon
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Utility Deals???
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Any experience with Fuse Energy?
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Anyone else struggling to afford essential repairs despite a decent income?
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What to expect when Universal Credit reviews cash deposits
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Food delivery apps
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Please explain my British Gas bill change
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Live more comfortable and earn extra money
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Tips on taking students in your home (Edited by MNHQ at the OP's request)
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Does £360 for handbrake cable repairs on an older car sound fair?
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How much are people saving each month compared with five years ago?
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Affordable quality fleece onesies/nightwear for children that last through winter
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Bath is a beautiful place BUT…..
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Octopus referral link - save £50 when you join
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Universal credit
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Secured loan advice?
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How much are you paying for electricity and with which supplier?
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Help me understand this water bill..
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Is anyone still making money online?
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Has anyone ever won anything on Octopus Spin the Wheel?
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Cost of decorating a council house in poor condition
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Is a teacher able to claim UC?
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Chances of challenging DHP refusal while affected by benefit cap?
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Ways to share free low-cost summer activity ideas with families
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Should we move back closer to shops despite the school catchment?
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Does anyone want to talk about the cost of living/the economy?
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Phone contacts
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If you have an air source heat pump, who supplies your electricity?
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No-spend August Thread
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Right to buy home
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Ex now claiming minimum wage to reduce child maintenance payments
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Anyone tried Cash4Gold?
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Uc budgeting
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Other survey sites or online tasks to earn a little extra?
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Budget meal ideas for a family of three on £300 a month for food and household items
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Universal Credit and living in a holiday park home with SEN child
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Help me save money on my kids mobile phones please
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Stocks and shares ISAs are no longer tax free
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Should we spend £50k on our kitchen or consider moving?
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Useful page for discounts on activities with the kids over the summer
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Let's lower our food bills.
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