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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

Beat the credit crunch by Nettoing a bargain

With the price of food on the up is it time to ditch any snobbery about 'no frills' supermarkets? Consumer Editor CATHERINE HENDRICK heads to Netto to see whether it's possible to save money on your food bill without compromising quality.Read

Budget v Blow It

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Having a mole removed is straightforward

MR NICHOLAS Parkhouse, consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon from the McIndoe Surgical Centre, says the reasons for seeking the procedure are generally due to self-consciousness.Read

In the pursuit of perfection

HOLLYWOOD is a place where perfection rules but Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker always stood out from the celebrity crowd because of her apparent refusal to consider cosmetic surgery.Read

Spell out your style

GRAFFITI'S no longer confined to public spaces -it's gone posh and is now the most fashionable way to personalise our rooms.Read

Time to go wild this summer

THIS summer fashion certainly goes global with key trends inspired by our far and distant travels. From the wilds of Africa to the mystique of the Middle East, the high street is packed with batik and beads as it takes tribal and tropical to its heart.Read