ABOUT 161 million stimulus checks and payments have been dispatched to Covid-hit Americans. But thousands are yet to receive their lifeline relief cash — and here is what to do for those who are still waiting. 1 Thousands of hard-pressed Americans are waiting for their checksCredit: getty The IRS is urging taxpayers who have not […]
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SAVE on food waste, save on cash: It’s a win-win. Every year, households in the UK throw away £400 worth of food each — that comes to about £10billion in total. 7 To celebrate national Stop Food Waste Day today, we give you some tips on how to make your grub go further while saving […]
LOCAL shops will give out cashback and the Post Office will offer banking services, as part of a plan to fix access to cash in communities. Thousands of free ATMs and bank branches have closed in recent years, fuelling fears that many could be cut off from accessing their money. 1 Up to 200 bank […]
SHOPPERS are being warned about a new text scam that pretends to be a delivery notice from Asda or Morrisons. One of the phoney messages says: “your Asda order is out for delivery” and encourages recipients to enter personal details leaving them open to fraud. 2 The scam is targeting shoppers by text messageCredit: Getty […]
SHOPPERS prevented from returning unwanted items to stores because of covid rules risk missing out on refunds if they don’t act fast. Primark, Argos and H&M are among the high street retailers that extended return dates for customers until after lockdown lifted. 1 Shoppers should check refund policies and return datesCredit: Getty The third national […]
MAJOR mobile networks including EE, Vodafone, Three and O2 are warning customers about a new text message scam. The message, which pretends to be from package delivery firm DHL, asks users to install a tracking app – but it’s actually a form of malware. 1 Mobile users are being warned about a new text message […]
SHOPPERS are threatening to boycott Sainsbury’s — after it displayed a photo of an “incorrect” cream tea. They were furious the jam was on the top of the scone — defying local tradition. 3 Shoppers at a local Sainsbury’s in Truro, Cornwall, were furious jam was on the top of this sconeCredit: Andreas Drosiadis/BPM People […]
FEELING the sneeze? The Met Office predicts high tree-pollen levels this week as the weather improves. That means hell for hay fever sufferers, not least because the cost of medication adds up. 6 Conquer your hay fever with these tips and deals as the pollen count risesCredit: Getty As it is Allergy Awareness Week, I […]
IF you’re following the world of cryptocurrencies and investing, you may have come across the term “blockchain”. The digital technology is behind the Bitcoin network – here we explain what it’s all about. We explain all you need to know about blockchain and what it’s used forCredit: Getty But first, a word of warning: buying cryptocurrencies as […]
SAINSBURY’S has launched a deal today where you can get 25% off the price of booze. The discount applies if you buy six or more bottles of wine, champagne or prosecco and you can claim the money-off orders all week. 2 You can get a £23 bottle of Moet for only £17.25 in the deal […]