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How would you like £20 for free? Zing – owned by HSBC – have launched a referral where new users get £20 for free. All you need to do is to sign up using my referral link: https://bit.ly/JustZingMe What is Zing? Zing advertise themselves with the slogan “Welcome to a world of worry-free money” but it’s probably easier to say that they allow you to send, spend, and convert your money…

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Knowing your credit history is more and more important in the modern age. Whether you are thinking of applying for a mortgage, getting a credit card or just planning your financial future, having an understanding of what is on your credit score can help. The easiest way to do this is to get your free credit report. Check My File offer a free trial which means that in just a few clicks you can…

The £40 cup of coffee. or: How I ruined my Tuesday morning.

Long time readers of the blog will know that I’m a coffee lover.  More specifically, Costa Coffee, with whom I have a long-standing relationship.  Today’s tale is about the most expensive coffee I’ve ever had. Kopi luwak. Not only is it a high score in Scrabble, it’s also the name of the world’s most expensive coffee.  Apparently you can get a cup of it in America for $80.   What makes it so…

Essential FREE software for your PC - Whether you have a brand new computer or you want to clean and improve your current one, there's LOADS of free software here.

I was looking for a list of must-have list of essential free software that you should have on your PC. Although I stumbled across loads of Reddit threads with various recommendations, there was no central list to speak of.

So, I asked for recommendations and have collated them here. A quick caveat though, I haven’t tried a lot of these, but it is a good starting point, if nothing else.

Win a unique piece of jewellery worth up to £95 from Jana Reinhardt

We are celebrating the new year with a fantastic giveaway from Jana Reinhardt.

Jana was born in 1978 in East Germany. Passionate about designing and making jewellery for people who appreciate the lighter side of life, Jana’s talent shines through in her work.

Jana works with her husband and business partner Ross Cutting, who, like Jana, is also a goldsmith and you can see their website at

Everyone that knows me knows I’m a massive fan of Costa Coffee so hearing that you can get a free Costa Coffee drink is great news!

The company have announced that they are giving away a free Costa Coffee drink from their Costa Express machines. The offer is for one day only – 1st October – and all you need to do is scan your Costa app at the machine.

If you don’t have a Costa card yet, he…

Best Mortgage broker Wirral

Dan The Mortgage Man has over 15 years experience in finance and is one of the best mortgage broker Wirral-based and covering the North West.

With access to High Street banks and building societies as well as specialist lenders, Dan The Mortgage Man has access to over 10,000 different mortgages. This means that you assured of getting the best deal for you.

Whether you are a first-time…

Amazon Prime Day deals

Amazon Prime Day is here again with some fantastic offers from Amazon.

I’ve put a few of my favourites below but you’ll have to be quick. Amazon Prime Day only runs today and tomorrow (15th and 16th July).

Before that though, why not check out our giveaway and the chance to win a £20 Amazon eGift card?

Get the Alexa Echo Show 5 for just £49.99 – a £30 saving Save £130 on a Shark NV601UK…

The Perfect Flatmate - It is not normal to use THAT amount of toilet paper... #FlatmateFriday #HouseshareNightmare

The Perfect Flatmate – Toilet Paper

It is not normal to use that amount of toilet paper. Read more!

The Perfect Flatmate - You're female. You have periods. I understand. Just don't constantly leaves traces of it on the toilet. #HouseshareNightmare #FlatmateFriday

The Perfect Flatmate – Periods 

You’re female. You have periods. I understand. Just – please – don’t constantly leaves traces of it on the toilet. Read more!

The Perfect Flatmate - When you have a mobile phone, phoning abroad can be expensive.  The way around that, apparently, is to use a landline belonging to someone else.  It's certainly cheaper when you don't pay the bill... #FlatmateFriday #HouseshareNightmare

The Perfect Flatmate – Phoning Abroad 

When you have a mobile phone, phoning abroad can be expensive.  The way around that, apparently, is to use a landline belonging to someone else.  It’s certainly cheaper when you don’t pay the bill. Read more!

The Perfect Flatmate - Daily showering should be compulsory. Travelling across Europe and not washing for several days is not a great way to start your tenancy. #HouseshareNightmare

The Perfect Flatmate – Daily showering 

Daily showering isn’t compulsory but it is actively encouraged. Read more!

The Perfect Flatmate - Don't leave your used vibrator on the dinner table! #HouseshareNightmare, #FlatmateFriday

The Perfect Flatmate – Used vibrator 

Don’t put a vibrator on the table where I eat my dinner. That shouldn’t need saying. But it had to be said. Read more!

The Perfect Flatmate: Bravery or stupidity - stealing chocolate from a woman on her period probably falls into one of these categories. #HouseshareNightmare #FlatmateFriday

The Perfect Flatmate – Stolen Chocolate 

There’s a fine line between bravery and stupidity. When it comes to having stolen chocolate from a woman on her period it’s most likely the latter. Read more!

What a fantastic way to celebrate Pride.  Well done, @costacoffee! Blog post: Costa celebrate Pride

Costa celebrates Pride 

As (the self-proclaimed) Costa’s number 1 fan, I couldn’t let the news of how Costa celebrates Pride in 2018 pass the blog by. Especially as Costa in Chelmsford are centre-stage. Read more!

The Perfect Flatmate - An introduction to the Housemate from Hell. #HouseshareNightmare #FlatmateFriday

The Perfect Flatmate – An introduction 

I used to share a flat with someone. This mini-series, “The Perfect Flatmate”, details some of the experiences of a shared house. Read more!