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4. Keep on top of tax
Step 4 in our checklist on getting your money matters in shape.
Check your tax code. This usually consists of one letter and a few numbers, all of which mean something different. Make sure yours is correct by logging on to http://www.hmrc.gov.uk and clicking on ‘Income Tax’ and then ‘Tax codes’.
Check you’re not missing out on any tax credits or ...
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Archery Tournament Ticket Giveaway!
We have teamed up with Archery GB to offer our Members the chance to see the London Classic Archery Tournament (part of the official London 2012 sports testing programme) by entering our Ticket Giveaway! Terms & Conditions apply. Find out more...Read More | Comments (0)
Have you heard of The Green Deal?
From next year, homeowners should be able to access up to £10,000 upfront to pay for energy efficiency work, repaying the costs through savings on energy bills.
This new strategy is part of the Government's Green Deal, which aims to make the country's homes warmer, more energy efficient and cheaper to run.
You can visit the Department of Energy and Climate Change's website at www.decc...
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Don't let sleeping accounts lie!
Do you have an old bank account that you might have forgotten about? If you think you may have a dormant account, the website My Lost Account is a free service that can help you trace it.
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There are around 8 million dogs in the UK, with more than 1 in 5 UK households owning at least one, according to the Pet Food Manufacturers' Association. Nearly two-thirds of people with pets say that their furry friends make them happier and more relaxed.
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Liz Abbott on Foresters Social Society
Foresters has a strong social side, with numerous events and gatherings going on around the country. So, we spoke to Liz Abbott, Area Coordinator for the East Midlands and the Society’s newly elected Vice President about what her role involves:
What do you like about Foresters Friendly Society?
I like the friendship – it’s like being in one big family. My role as Area Coordinator involves visiting my branches to make sure every...
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Moving home can be a costly affair, and instead it can often make more sense to improve the space you already have. Here are seven ways to get more from your home without breaking the bank:
1. Kerb appeal
First impressions count, so if you want your spirits lifted each time you pull up outside your home, why not give the front door a new lick of paint? Add more colour with some pots or hanging baskets… so long as you’re prepared to water them
and kee...
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If you are new to Foresters Friends, or to social networking in general, you may not be aware that sometimes unsavoury people will use the site to try and send scamming messages. This is not particular to our community alone and is similar to the type of junk mail which we all often receive at home. You may even have come across spam emails sent to your Hotmail or Yahoo! accounts before.
Scamming messages are from a conman/woman who often ask for money and/or your external contact d...
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If you have a question about Foresters Friends a couple of options are available to you.
1. Foresters Representatives are available across Foresters Friends for any questions or help you require with our community site and you can contact them directly.
We’ve updated Foresters Friends with a new feature to help you identify these Representatives by means of an orange frame around their profile picture.
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Onto the third step in our checklist on getting your money matters in shape.
3. Tighten up your outgoings
Make sure your money isn’t languishing away in any forgotten accounts by logging on to www.mylostaccount.org.uk.
Find out if you’re getting the best deal on your utilities by using comparison websites such as Read More | Comments (0)
We've been looking after the best interests of our members and supporting their communities since 1834.
Our charity for 2011/2012 is the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. The total amount raised to date is shown below.
Amount raised: £32,000
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