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Makeover your home on a budget

By cabincrew.com, Tue 30th Aug, 2011 at 12:11
If your bedroom, kitchen, lounge or even the bathroom are beginning to look a little tired and could do with some attention, there are ways of doing it without breaking the bank or having to save up for months to get a whole load of new furniture.
First of all set aside an amount of money you are realistically willing to spend on your home – and stick to it. This could be as little as a couple of hundred pounds or less; you can still make big differences to the feel of your home with this amount.

The next step is to prioritise;
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Getting on the property ladder

By cabincrew.com, Fri 26th Aug, 2011 at 12:42
It’s time to face the facts; unfortunately in the UK it has never been more difficult for first time buyers to get on the property ladder.
With mortgage companies less willing to lend along with the disappearance of 100 per cent mortgages and wages being capped it is almost impossible for young people to own a home without substantial help.

Before the recession and...
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Homemade Gift Ideas

By cabincrew.com, Thu 18th Aug, 2011 at 09:33
If you’ve got a friend’s birthday coming up and you’re a little strapped for cash then don’t worry – homemade gifts are becoming more and more popular and if you put a little time and effort into it you won’t look like a cheap skate!
The first homemade gift idea is a CD compiled of every number one on your friend’s birthday since they were born. It’s not as massive a task as you may think; there are websites where you can simply enter the date and year of the birth you’re looking...
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Keep fit without paying for a gym

By cabincrew.com, Thu 18th Aug, 2011 at 09:17
Ask most people and they won’t hesitate to tell you that even if they do go to the gym they find it incredibly boring doing the same exercises day in, day out and staring at the same faces. Many people just can’t afford to pay on average £40 every month for the membership fee but want to be in good shape.
There are loads of options out there for people who want to take care of themselves without going to the gym. Skipping is a brilliant way to burn calories and tone up at the same time; it works your thighs and calves and your upper arms. Try to tense...
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Money and your relationship

By cabincrew.com, Thu 18th Aug, 2011 at 09:13
One of the biggest causes of relationship breakdowns is money, whether you have a little or a lot; it can cause problems in your relationship that can get serious if they aren’t sorted out.
If you are living with your partner or about to move in together you need to have a plan about how the finances will be split between you, one of the most important parts of making sure this is done fairly is to sit down and talk about it.
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Thrifty living

By cabincrew.com, Thu 18th Aug, 2011 at 09:11
We’ve all been feeling the pinch recently; disposable income is on the decrease as living expenses rise, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still buy and do the things you love, you just need to be clever about it.
There are loads of websites out there which are dedicated to saving you money, and for all of your cosmetic needs, halfpriceperfumes.co.uk is a brilliant one.

This website has loads of designer perfume brands which are often more than...
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Things to do for under a tenner

By cabincrew.com, Wed 17th Aug, 2011 at 16:21
If you’re a little strapped for cash this summer then don’t worry, there’s plenty of attractions to visit and things to see all over the UK for under £10.
Have a night in: If you fancy a restaurant standard meal without the prices, then why not try the famous Marks & Spencer deal – ‘Dine in for two for £10’. Spend a tenner on this offer and you will get a main course for two people; a...
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Organise your purse - budgeting tips

By cabincrew.com, Wed 17th Aug, 2011 at 16:13
Nobody likes to hear the dreaded ‘B’ word, but budgeting can be the key to actually enjoying the money you have rather than constantly feeling like you don’t have any. It’s easy to do once you form the habit, especially when someone tells you how to do it.
1. Focus on savings: Whether you’re saving up for a new car; a holiday, or that must have handbag, once you’ve created your budget you need to work out how much you can save every month – even if it’s just a tenner. The best way of making sure that...
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Most common money problems and how to solve them

By cabincrew.com, Wed 17th Aug, 2011 at 13:48
You’d be in a very tiny minority if you’ve never struggled to organise your finances, many of us face money problems every day of our lives and it can seem never ending; but there are always ways of coping with money issues, you just need to know what to do.
You’d be in a very tiny minority if you’ve never struggled to organise your finances, many of us face money problems every day of our lives and it can seem never ending; but there are always ways of coping with money issues, you just need to know...
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