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You will always remember your first car, so it’s important that you choose one that is perfect for you. There are so many options available, so doing your research is key. Find out exactly what you need and want from your car before you start looking for one. Here are some tips on finding a car that is cheap to run and reliable:

New or Used

The first thing to think about is whether to buy a new or used car. Obviously, used cars cost less money than new cars. Buying a used car could save you around 30-40% of the cost after a three-year period. However, it’s not all good news. Older cars usually have a shorter warranty, so this is defnitely something to think about before deciding. If you are looking for finance for your car, then you may find you get offered a better deal when purchasing a new car than used, too.

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Starting your own online store is now easier than ever before. Up until now those who wanted to make some extra money by selling goods online have had numerous challenges facing them. Inventory requirements, storage, the complication of selling to the public, and the upfront investment required, to name just a few.

Now, however, those worries are a thing of the past. Thanks to companies like https://www.printful.com/ it’s now so simple to start your own online store and start selling around the world, that you can do it from the comfort of your own home. The best part? You don’t need a penny to get started.

A drop-shipping revolution

Starting your online store is so simple thanks to drop-shipping. What is it? It’s simple – you have your online store, which is connected to a fulfilment partner. Your fulfilment partner stores your goods for you. When an order is made, they will package and ship your order on your behalf. It couldn’t be easier!

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What family doesn’t look forward to that annual holiday away from work, school and all the mundane tasks of everyday life? If you are trying to plan a super exciting holiday for the family, there are some ways to make it the most exciting ever, even on limited funds. Let’s take a look at where you can save some money so that you have more to spend with the kids.

A Word on Avoiding Hotels

Yes, it’s lovely to think about staying in a posh hotel by the beach where you can get room service and you don’t have to clean up much because there are maids on staff. However, you pay for those amenities and if you are trying to plan a fabulous holiday without spending your life’s savings, why not take the campervan this year? In fact, taking a road trip around the UK in a campervan will probably appeal to the kids (and the husband!) more than you can imagine.

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Everyone knows that living in the Bay Area can be fairly expensive in comparison to other areas of California and the rest of the country. Despite the fact that the median home price across the region’s nine counties declined in 2019 for the first time in 7 years, that figure is still at $830,000, which is considerably higher than the national average of $226,000. Of course, homes aren’t the only things that cost more in the Bay Area, as all products and services tend to come at higher prices. With such a costly lifestyle to keep up with, it makes sense that Bay Area property owners would be looking to reduce expenditure in the following 17 reasonable and sustainable ways:

1. Install a Solar Panel System

While the cost of installing a solar panel system represents a significant upfront investment, the long-term savings will more than pay off. Most homeowners will recoup their investment within 5-8 years and after that your property will have access to free energy indefinitely. Most solar panels can last anywhere from 25-50+ years without requiring any form of maintenance, so you’re looking at about 5 decades of expense-free energy.

Leading solar providers in San Jose and other Bay Area cities often provide warranties that cover you from having to pay for premature maintenance. For example, Semper Solaris provides American-made solar panels that are backed by a 50-year Platinum protection warranty. They’re ranked as one of the best solar power companies in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and numerous other cities throughout California.

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If you want to buy a private number plate and put it on a lease car then this is possible, and it’s a fairly simple process. It does come with some procedures and paperwork, but as long as you follow the regulations, you should find putting the number plate on a lease vehicle quite easy.

In this day and age, more and more of us have lease cars and private number plates, so it is important that the two can combine. Experts in the motoring field predict that there will be very few people that own their own vehicle in 10 years-time. This is due to the wide variation of options when it comes to cars and the desire for a new one every few years.

If you are unsure of how to place your private plate onto your lease vehicle, then we’ve come up with a comprehensive guide on how to.

How to put a private plate on a lease car

1. Purchase a private number plate
2. Fill in the ‘Nominee Details’ on the V778 Retention Document
3. Send the Retention Document to the DVLA
4. Assign the private plate to a lease vehicle
5. At the end of the contract, remove the plate

!. Purchase a private number plate

Before you consider putting the plate onto a lease vehicle you need to purchase a private number plate. You can buy a private plate on a website that buys and sells used plate, via the DVLA website or at an auction, or through an independent website. No matter which option you take, you will need to bring the required documentation with you. These documents must show proof of your name and address, as well as the documents to prove that you can purchase the plate.

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When you have a child, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by how much extra cash you need to dedicate to your expenses each month. Most consumers around the UK today are already scrambling to make their cash go further. Bring a kid into the mix, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

The good news is that if you’re committed to living a more frugal lifestyle, there are plenty of things you can do to get more control over your cash.

Here, we’re going to look at some easy ways that you can save money as a family, without trying to accomplish too much, too fast.

Organise your Food Shopping

How much unused food do you throw away each month? If the answer is more than “nothing,” it’s time to get more control over your shopping habits. Start by creating a list of items you need before you go to the supermarket each week and take an envelope with you that includes only the money you need for those items. This will prevent you from accidentally overspending when you’re tempted by a treat at the checkout counter.

I stayed at the Travelodge Aberdeen Central for three nights (Friday to Monday) in mid June 2019. I booked the room during a 35% off stays for three nights promotion during April 2019. I paid £80 for the three nights, on the non-refundable Saver rate. I thought that this was a good price for a weekend stay.

I checked in a few minutes after the earliest check in time of 3pm. I was fortunate to be allocated a room on the top (fourth floor) at the side of the hotel away from the road junction. The view was over the roof of the adjacent Trinity Centre. I could see the North Sea on the horizon.

Unusually for Travelodges, the room had two chairs. This is good if there are two people in the room, so one person doesn’t have to sit on the bed.

The room was a good size and had a large desk area. There was plenty of space for the kettle and my Chromebook.

The bathroom was also a reasonable size, with a bath. Many newer, city centre hotels only have showers.

I wasn’t disturbed by any interior or exterior noise on any of the three nights of my stay. This is unusual for a city centre location.

In summary, I thought that Travelodge Aberdeen Central offered great value for money for comfortable accommodation right in the heart of the city.