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Suds on Sunday: Do you still wash your own car?

Suds on Sunday: Do you still wash your own car?

More car owners are choosing to take their vehicle to a valet service or automatic car wash, rather than doing it themselves.

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Are bank charges pushing you into an unauthorised overdraft?

Are bank charges pushing you into an unauthorised overdraft?

hen you’ve just missed a direct debit, receiving a penalty charge from your bank that pushes you into an unauthorised overdraft could make a bad situation worse

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Saving for your kids

Saving for your kids

We all want to provide for our kids, but what’s the best way of ensuring they’re secure in the future as well as now?

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Are you paying for your free bank account?

Are you paying for your free bank account?

The Current Account Switch service is launching soon. Here at thinkmoney, we've looked through our research to find out whether free bank accounts are really right for some customers.

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A simple guide to bedroom tax

A simple guide to bedroom tax

Are you affected by bedroom tax? If you're not sure, find out by reading thinkmoney's detailed guide to bedroom tax. It explains what bedroom tax is, why it is coming into force, and what might happen if you're affected.

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21 spring cleaning deals to help you spruce up your home for less

21 spring cleaning deals to help you spruce up your home for less

If you've got the urge to clean and organise your home this spring, here are some deals and offers on products that could help you. From cleaning to decoration, you could find something to suit you in this week's Helen's Deals.

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Neither a borrower nor a lender be

Neither a borrower nor a lender be

For Shakespeare Day, we wanted to find out if lending to friends really does put the friendship at risk. We found that almost 3,000,000 relationships have been damaged in the last 12 months alone.

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Car commuters vs rail commuters - who pays more?

Car commuters vs rail commuters - who pays more?

We compared the cost of commuting by car with commuting by train - and found that despite sharp increases in rail fares, commuting by car still costs significantly more.

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How to fully furnish your house or flat for under £1,500

How to fully furnish your house or flat for under £1,500

Here are a few suggestions to help you furnish your house or flat as cheaply as possible, without having to compromise on style!

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What you should know about…paying bills by Direct Debit

What you should know about…paying bills by Direct Debit

Here's a look at what you need to know about making payments by Direct Debit - from how they work and how they can be set up, to how they can be cancelled.

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Twenty ways to raise money for charity - for free

Twenty ways to raise money for charity - for free

Fundraising events can be expensive to set up - but there are ways you can raise money for free (or very cheaply).

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thinkbanking's name change: your questions answered

thinkbanking's name change: your questions answered

On 17th September thinkbanking changed its name to thinkmoney. This name change does not affect the way your account runs day to day and you don’t need to do anything.

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thinkbanking to thinkmoney - and 8 other brand name changes

thinkbanking to thinkmoney - and 8 other brand name changes

From BackRub to Google and from Opal Fruits to Starburst - here are some of the known brand name changes in history. Any surprises?

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Student bank accounts: what should you look out for?

Student bank accounts: what should you look out for?

When choosing a student bank account, it may help to look out for a number of important features.

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thinkmoney's guide to mortgages

thinkmoney's guide to mortgages

The thinkmoney guide to mortgages gives you the basics of mortgages, but you should discuss your options in depth with a professional before you commit yourself to anything.

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Set up a standing order to 'get ahead of the savings game'

Set up a standing order to 'get ahead of the savings game'

Research has found that 25% of savers have a regular standing order or Direct Debit leaving their bank account each month - and people who save this away are "ahead of the game" when it comes to their finances.

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Average bank account balance 'increased 18% in first quarter'

Average bank account balance 'increased 18% in first quarter'

The first three months of the year were good for savers, with the average savings balance increasing by 18% on the previous quarter.

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thinkmoney's guide to credit cards

thinkmoney's guide to credit cards

Here's our guide to finding the best credit card for your needs.

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