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Going out out again? Here’s how to keep yourself safe.

As Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease, many of us are enjoying going out again. It has been so long since pubs, restaurants, cinemas and shows have been open for business that we have almost forgotten what it’s like to go out. Properly out. Out out. So by all means make the most of it, subject […]

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Five ways to reinvent your life post-lockdown

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many of us to stop and think about what is important to us. What really matters.  Now that restrictions are easing, there is a lot of talk about the new normal. But as this new normal unfolds, perhaps it’s a good opportunity to ensure that we don’t just slip back […]

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Is there really such a thing as a shopaholic?

We often hear the term “shopaholic” used as a joke. But did you know it is a real phenomenon? Its real name is oniomania, originating from the Greek word ṓnios, which means “for sale”. It is also known as Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD, a behavioural disorder that causes uncontrollable urges to buy things despite the […]

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What would you do if you won the lottery?

It has got to be everybody’s dream. After years of buying lottery tickets, your numbers finally come up! Let’s face it, the odds are not in your favour. For Euromillions the odds of winning the jackpot are around 1 in 139 million, and the UK Lotto 1 in 45 million. The odds of winning any […]

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How can you help your child catch up this summer?

Summer is fast approaching, and a big part of it will be the long school summer holidays. But, similar to 2020, it all feels a bit different this year.  Children have not been in school for the whole of the academic year, spending more time than usual at home. For many parents this raises two […]

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Are you thinking about getting your child a pet?

As any parent knows only too well, at some stage most children will ask for a pet. And this has probably been even more the case during the long months of lockdown. If so, you are not alone. The Pet Food Manufacturers Association recently released details of its Covid-19 Pet Survey, which gave details of […]

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Is it time for your child to get a Saturday job?

Boost your family finances with online loans from Simple Fast Loans…   As lockdown restrictions gradually begin to ease, many employers are beginning to recruit again. Research by CIPD, the human resources organisation, earlier in 2021 indicated that over half UK employers were planning to recruit more staff over the next few months. This is […]

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Why are some people just good with money?

Learn new ways to save money with help from Simple Fast Loans!   We all know that person who is just good with money. They are careful what they spend, actually have savings, never seem to worry about debts or have the embarrassment of a card being declined, and yet somehow manage to buy everything […]

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How to have your best car boot sale ever!

How your family can make and save money by doing a car boot sale!   Spring is here, and with the gradual easing of lockdown regulations it will soon be time for car boot sales again.  And what car boot sales they will be! Many people have taken time during lockdown to do some major […]

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How do you go about extending your home?

Improve your home with a unsecured loan from Simple Fast Loans… Spring is in the air, and at this time of year many of us begin to feel motivated to feather our nests and improve our homes. This is probably the case this year more than ever. The last year of lockdowns and other Covid […]

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