Wednesday, 17 August 2011

My recommended Sites

Share Investing / Trading

Fantasy Trading
Trading Blogs
  • www.nakedtrader.co.uk
    Fab site from Robbie Burns a guy who knows a lot about trading - enough to escape the rat race and trade at home for a living :)

Saving Money


Save Money on Bills
Save on Selling Your Home
Comparison Sites
Great Saving Money Sites

Making Money

Cash Back Sites
Making Money Online
  • Make Money Online|Work At Home
    Work at home and make money online up to $10,000+ a month with Adsene, affiliate programs, and other money making opportunities with blog or web site.

Building a Website

Great Hosting Sites
Web Design Services
Help with Building A Site
Affiliate Programs / Website Advertising

Property Investment


Property Development

Become a millionaire



Secondary Income


Investing


Escape the Rat Race

Some Fab Blogs

Misc / Fun Sites

In this section:
Looking after you finances
Financial tips and advice
Price comparison websites
Find the best deals

Looking after you finances

We understand things are difficult in the current climate and realise everyone struggles to make ends meet from time to time. Below are some links to organisations that can help you by providing free advice. You can also find links to websites that provide great tips to making the most of your money and future purchases.
Advice Guide - Online money help from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
United Savings and Loans - United Savings & Loans is the umbrella trading name for all of our Hampshire Credit Union branches throughout the county. Our aim is to provide a friendly, approachable service for all our members.  Just come into your local branch to see what we can do for you.
Solent Credit Union - Credit Unions help their members save regularly and provide affordable loans. Any surplus of funds is paid to members as a dividend.
ABCUL – The Association of British Credit Unions (ABCUL).
Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCS) - CCCS is a registered charity offering free, confidential advice and support to anyone who is worried about debt.
Money Made Clear - Provides impartial information on all aspects of financial products and services.
National Debtline - Free debt advice and support for people with money worries and debt problems.
Now Lets Talk Money - Contains useful advice on how to manage your money and plan your way out of debt.
Credit Action - Credit Action is a national money education charity which aims to help people handle their money well.
Cash Questions - Contains lots of helpful questions and answers about money.
Money Survival Kit - a comprehensive guide to help single parents make the most of their income and spending.
NHS debt stress busting tips -  Help from the NHS if you are feeling stressed, whether by money, your job or by something more personal.

Financial tips and advice

Moneysavingexpert.com - Ttips and advice on everyday ways to save money.
Moneywise.co.uk - Moneywise contains lots of useful articles and detailed guides on how to best manage your money.
Money Magpie - Jasmine Birtles gives her tips on easy ways to make money.
Lovemoney.com - Previously the Motley Fool, Lovemoney.com gives a more personalised approach to money advice.
netmums.com - National and local advice for parents including money saving ways to keep children amused, free to use buy and sell noticeboard and low cost healthy recipes.
Freecycle.org - Free recycling website.
ebay.co.uk and gumtree.com - Buy items cheaply or sell unwanted items to raise some cash.
Myvouchercodes.co.uk - Search for discounts to use when you shop online or in stores.
Lovefoodhatewaste.com - Free ideas, recipes and tips to reduce your food bill and stop food wastage.
Direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving - Top tips on saving energy.

Price comparison websites

These are useful websites to make sure you get a good deal with your next financial commitment, whether you are updating your insurance, taking out a credit card or changing your energy supplier, these sites will help. Remember, the more quotes you get, the better deal you’ll find.
Comparethemarket.com
Moneysupermarket.com
Moneyfacts.co.uk
Moneynet.co.uk
uSwitch
Gocompare.com
Confused.com
Billscutter

Find the best deals

Find out where the best deals are on the highstreet by using these useful sites.
My Supermarket - Find the best possible price for your groceries.
Petrol Prices - Find the lowest UK petrol price in your area.
Doo Yoo - Impartial reviews and products price comparison website.
Kelkoo - Features online shopping guides and user reviews.

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