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Jennifer Laird

Jennifer is a writer specialising in debt, personal banking, and small business finance.

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Personal Finance

How Britons risk voiding their car and home insurance

| Jennifer Laird

It's surprisingly easy to void your home or car insurance. Here are some common mistakes and tips for preserving your…

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Personal Finance

E10 fuel: is my car compatible?

| Jennifer Laird

E10 fuel is now available. But is your car compatible? And how does E10 petrol affect your car insurance? Let's…

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Personal Finance

Check the penalty points and fines for UK driving laws you didn’t know existed!

| Jennifer Laird

Do you know all the different ways you can rack up penalty points on your driving licence? Here's what you…

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Personal Finance

How to keep a good credit score whilst using ‘buy now pay later’ schemes

| Jennifer Laird

'Buy now pay later' schemes are more popular than ever before. Here's how to keep your credit score on track…

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Personal Finance

These are the counties with the most caravan parks

| Jennifer Laird

Are you planning to holiday closer to home this year? Here's a look at the counties with the most caravan…

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Personal Finance

Can space tourism make the world a greener place?

| Jennifer Laird

Space tourism has been in the news a lot lately. But what is space tourism? And is it a step…

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What is a foreign transaction fee?

| Jennifer Laird

Wondering what that foreign transaction fee is on your last credit card statement? Here's how the fees work and how…

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Personal Finance

How to clean a car using common household products

| Jennifer Laird

Want to know how to clean a car at home on a budget? Well, here's how you can spruce up…

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Personal Finance

5 ways to safeguard your contactless cards and digital wallets

| Jennifer Laird

Do you have a digital wallet or contactless card? Here are some practical tips for keeping your personal details safe…

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Personal Finance

How to bring New York to your home for less than £40

| Jennifer Laird

Want a slice of New York this summer without leaving the house? Well, here are four ways to bring the…

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Personal Finance

11 UK days out that cost a family of four £25 or less

| Jennifer Laird

Looking for a family outing in the UK in this summer without breaking the bank? Check out these budget-friendly ideas…

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Personal Finance

Almost 50% of renters don’t have contents insurance

| Jennifer Laird

Do tenants really need contents insurance? We take a look at everything you need to know about taking out home…

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Personal Finance

Cybercrime: protect your SME with free resources

| Jennifer Laird

Cybercrime is a huge problem for businesses of all sizes across the UK. Keep your confidential data safer with these…

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Personal Finance

Home insurance: summer holidays can lead to 10% spike in burglaries

| Jennifer Laird

With a burglary spike expected over the summer, here's how to keep your home safer while you're away, and tips…

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Personal Finance

How to get free and discounted tutoring in the UK

| Jennifer Laird

Are you looking for tutoring in the UK but feeling worried about the cost? Well, here's how you can access…

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Personal Finance

The most common types of fraud in the UK revealed

| Jennifer Laird

What's the most common type of fraud in the UK? And what steps can you take to keep your money…

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Personal Finance

How to earn money online

| Jennifer Laird

Want to learn how to earn money online but don't know where to start? We've got you covered. Here are…

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What is fuel poverty?

| Jennifer Laird

What do we mean by 'fuel poverty'? And where can you get help if you're struggling to pay your energy…

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Personal Finance

Tourism set for £6.2bn loss from international travellers this year

| Jennifer Laird

The UK tourism sector is facing serious financial losses in 2021. We break down what the research shows and what's…

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Personal Finance

These are the UK’s cheapest and most expensive cars to drive

| Jennifer Laird

Looking for a new set of wheels? Want to know the UK's cheapest cars to run? Well, here's what some…

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Personal Finance

Stamp duty holiday: the £5K dividend revealed

| Jennifer Laird

With the stamp duty holiday over, here's a look at how the scheme helped buyers across the UK, and what…

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Personal Finance

What are green voucher codes?

| Jennifer Laird

Wouldn't it be great to save money and protect the environment at the same time? With Voucher Shares, the UK's…

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Personal Finance

Do you have the best car insurance? 5 easy ways to check

| Jennifer Laird

Do you have the best car insurance available? Or could you pay less elsewhere? Here are five ways to be…

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Personal Finance

3 tricks to getting cheaper car insurance

| Jennifer Laird

Looking for cheaper car insurance but not sure where to start your search? Here are three tips to finding better…

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Personal Finance

Dating site scams: what you need to know

| Jennifer Laird

Dating site scams are a growing problem, but do you know how to spot them? Here's what you should know…

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Personal Finance

8 tips for bargain-hunting on Amazon Prime Day

| Jennifer Laird

It's almost Amazon Prime Day, but before you jump in and start shopping, how do you get the best deals?…

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Personal Finance

Revealed: the worst deals on Council Tax rates in the UK

| Jennifer Laird

Which areas of the UK get the best – and worst – deals on their Council Tax rates? We take…

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Personal Finance

What is Shop Pay and How Does It Work?

| Jennifer Laird

Here's an overview of Shop Pay, Shopify's new payment solution. We take a look at how the platform can help…

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Personal Finance

How much does it cost to sell a house in the UK?

| Jennifer Laird

Are you selling a house in the UK? Let's take a look at how much it could cost you and…

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Personal Finance

How much does it cost to build a house?

| Jennifer Laird

How much does it cost to build a house in the UK? Is it cheaper to build your own home…

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How upskilling can help you earn more money

| Jennifer Laird

Upskilling could be a great way to help you improve your career prospects and earn more money long term. Here's…

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Personal Finance

How the Breathing Space scheme works

| Jennifer Laird

The Breathing Space scheme can give you the space you need to work on your debt problems. Here's how the…

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Personal Finance

How to get a passport fast

| Jennifer Laird

Making plans to travel abroad but just realised you don't have a valid passport? Well, don't worry. Here's how to…

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Personal Finance

Over £8.5 billion worth of garden goods could be uninsured!

| Jennifer Laird

Are your garden goods insured? Your regular home insurance policy might not cover garden items or furniture. Here's what you…

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Mother and Daughter Blowing Bubbles
Personal Finance

8 tips to save on energy using your garden

| Jennifer Laird

Want to save on energy bills around the home this year? Why not start outdoors? Here are eight easy ways…

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Personal Finance

How does an interest-only mortgage work?

| Jennifer Laird

How does an interest-only mortgage work, and what makes it different from other types of home loans? Here's what you…

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Personal Finance

Increase your car’s value by £1.4k in 8 steps!

| Jennifer Laird

Want to increase your car's value without breaking the bank? Well, here are eight simple, wallet-friendly tips for boosting your…

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Personal Finance

Can Universal Credit be backdated?

| Jennifer Laird

Can Universal Credit be backdated? In some circumstances, yes, it can. Here's a rundown of what you need to know…

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Personal Finance

10 tiny house flaws that can cost you up to £32k!

| Jennifer Laird

Those tiny house flaws you might be ignoring? They could end up costing you thousands of pounds in the long…

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Personal Finance

7 common inheritance issues after a death in the family

| Jennifer Laird

Inheritance issues are surprisingly common in the UK. Here are some tips on how to avoid the 7 most common…

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