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Totally tropical tastes

"WHAT on earth's that?" It was umpteenth time I'd been asked the same question in just a few minutes.Read

A black and white way of designing your pad

THE world of interiors can be a little confusing sometimes, with the trends changing as rapidly as high street fashions.Read

Team have helped me so much

Team have helped me so muchRead

Benefiting from some extra cash

IT'S the letter we'd all like to receive.Read

Tried and Tested

Bobbi Brown Lip Liner in Sandwash Pink (£13.50) Having a firm but not too hard consistency makes this a finer pencil in an off-nude shade of pink which will line most colours.Read

Case Study 1: I just needed a bit of help with budgeting

CLARE is a 34-year-old mother-of-four from Great Barr, Birmingham.Read

Case Study 2: Bankruptcy is the best option for clearing all our debts

DEBBIE lives with her husband, Gary, in rented accommodation in Redditch.Read

Flagging it up at home

THERE'S no better time to fly the flag and show your true colours - whether it's a show of support for our Olympic athletes or because you just love a red, white and blue colour statement.Read

The debt busters are here to help

THERE can't be many families who aren't feeling the pinch at the moment.Read

Who to contact if you are worried about your finances

* Visit www.cccs.co.uk for general money advice or a full online debt counselling session.Read

Bling without the kerching

CASH-STRAPPED fashionistas need not worry - they can still go big on bling without causing too much stress for the bank manager.Read

Budget v Blow It

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Don't dodge the showers

EXPERIENCING the feeling of warm, tropical rain, standing beneath a cascading waterfall or feeling the stinging exhilaration of a ocean-style spray was probably once limited to those who could afford holidays in exotic climes.Read

Feed a family of four for a fiver!

WITH the cost of the weekly shopping bill rising at a rate of knots, most families are keen to find ways of keeping a tighter rein on their finances.Read

Bargains galore in the stores

WITH all the talk of a credit crunch, it's no wonder we're keeping a tight hold of our purse strings. As food and petrol bills rocket, it's harder to justify a spot of retail therapy. However, wise spenders know where to go when they want more dash than cash.Read

Budget v Blow It

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Pink's not just for the nursery

PINK, once the preserve of nurseries and little girls, has finally grown up.Read

Use your loaf by baking your own

THE smell of freshly baked bread was already in my nostrils as I queued in Argos to pick up my tester bread-maker.Read