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Tax is, well, taxing! As it's a very specialised field, about two years ago I brought in some help. Tax Accountant Tony Tesciuba (who also happens to be my Uncle) offered to answer personal and small business tax queries.

Stop Smoking The no-buts MoneySaving guide

It's a fact that as well as being extremely damaging to your health, smoking is also extremely damaging to your wealth! Now that the US is smoke-free at work and in enclosed public spaces, why not quit? You could easily save $50,000 not just on the cigarettes but on common financial products too. This is the no-buts guide to giving up on the cheap. ...

Private Medical Insurance: Full Cost Cutting Plan

Private Medical Insurance (PMI) ain't cheap and, thanks to pricey new drugs and complex medical procedures, its rising cost massively outstrips inflation. Indeed, annual hikes of up to 15% aren't unusual – even if you haven't claimed....

Contact Lens and Laser Eye Surgery Cost Cutting: A Visible Saving

They're sites for sore eyes! A raft of US specialist contact lens websites and phone-order companies supply lenses for half what high street optical chains charge for the same, slashing annual costs for some by over $300 per year. Plus, you can cut the cost of laser eye surgery by 30% too. ...

Gym Membership Cost Cutting: Free trials & tips to keep your pockets trim

It's the New Year and you're burning to get fit after the Christmas excess. Yet don't simply join your nearest gym; you can end up locked into an expensive contract for a year with no escape. There are a host of ways to grab free and cheap visits, and even a way to quarter the cost of LA Fitness membership, if you've got a Tesco Clubcard. ...

EMA: Get paid to study

Thousands of pounds in free cash is available to 16 to 19 year olds who stay on at college or sixth form, thanks to the Government’s Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). It's possible to pocket up to $30 per week, as well as periodic $100 - $150 bonuses. ...