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1Plus1’s tips to save money on pet care

We've all seen the prices going up. If you're a pet owner, saving money whilst giving the same level of care can be difficult. Here are our tips to help save money on pet care.

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Buy great fashion that doesn’t bankrupt you

Find the great fashion deals if you’re shopping after taking stock. Go for long-life buying new clothes that won’t bankrupt you, even if they seem a bargain.

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Jobs to do before selling your car

When it comes to selling your car, getting it in top shape to sell can seem a daunting task. There’s lots to take into consideration. These will range from first assessing the age of your vehicle in relation to the condition both inside and outside.

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Save for later or borrow now?

If you don't have the cash available when you need to pay for something, there’s usually two options. You can save up to buy later or borrow the money now and pay more. The best choice will probably be

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1Plus1’s tips to cut your fuel costs use

The Government say they will carefully consider calls for a "more substantial" fuel duty decrease following the 5p-per-litre reduction implemented in March. There are other ways you could cut fuel costs. Petrol went up over £1.90 per litre, with diesel costing even more. Prices are going down slightly but not a lot!

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How to buy travel money

Either buy travel money online, at a bank, building society, travel agent, bureau de change, some supermarkets, or the Post Office. Travel money providers often offer different (some better than others) exchange rates.

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How to spread the cost of your holiday

Looking to head off to the sun? If you can, it’s best to use savings to pay for your holidays. However, if you can’t rustle up the cash, a personal guarantor loan from 1Plus1, or holiday loan, means you can spread the cost of your holiday.

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Reduce the cost of your insurance premium

We all want to reduce the cost of our insurance premiums. If you want cheaper car insurance, then it can pay to shop around. While the cost of accident repairs and personal injury claims can push car insurance premiums up. Competition for customers keeps price rises in check, but be aware some insurers may cut policy benefits to produce a 'cheap' premium.

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Paying for your holiday on a credit card

When paying for holidays on a credit card, you don’t need to pay the full price to get section 75 protection. Paying the deposit is enough to get you the legal protection.

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Think about your car tyres and save on fuel!

Tyres aren’t cheap and they are vital for your safety and fuel efficiency, so think about them and save some money.

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