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Mrs Moneypenny's Scrapbook
Welcome to my Scrapbook! Here you can collect handy info from SuperScrimpers, and find my top tips to help you save those pennies.
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Currency exchange
If I need to send money abroad, or am buying more than £100 or so worth of currency, then using a currency specialist like Caxton FX can save money - they offer very competitive rates
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Energy bills
Don't overlook smaller providers such as OVO Energy, which is quite competitive and rates well on customer service. Anyone reviewing their gas and electricity should give them a call and see what they can offer.
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Mortgages
If you are mortgaging or remortgaging then one of the most useful sites has to be the Government’s Money Advice Service
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/mortgages-and-buying-property
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Watch SuperScrimpers on 4oD
With my team of thrifty experts, I show you how to scrimp and save in these straitened times
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/superscrimpers-waste-not-want-not/4od
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Independent financial advice
If you think you might not be a straightforward mortgage client, find an advisor on unbiased.com
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SuperScrimpers: Live Life for Half the Price
I was delighted to write the foreword for the SuperScrimpers book which is now available to buy, and which contains all of my favourite hints and tips from the programme
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Santander's 123 current account
If you are one of the people paying a large fee per month for your current account then look at this low-cost option from Santander, mentioned in episode 8 of SuperScrimpers; it gives cashback and costs only £2 a month
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The Which? helpline
If you are looking for financial or consumer advice then a bargain service is Which?, which offers a month's trial for just £1, including a helpline for one-to-one advice and help
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Will Aid
Want to make a will, but don’t want a huge solicitors’ bill? Will Aid has no age restriction and instead of paying hefty fees, you instead make a donation to charity. Will Aid supports nine charities and the suggested donation is £90 - £135.
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Pensions for less
If you are trying to save for your pension, the government have set up a low cost pension provider NEST (National Employment Savings Trust)
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