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How to buy a washing machine that lasts more than five years
Spin speed and drum size sell machines. Repairability and cycle length decide whether you regret the purchase.
5 September 2026 · 8 min readHome & GardenHow to hire a tradesperson without getting burned
Three quotes is the old advice. The useful part is what you ask for inside each one.
4 September 2026 · 9 min readHealth & WellbeingHow to read a health insurance policy before you pay for it
Most complaints come from four clauses. Find them first and the comparison gets much simpler.
3 September 2026 · 8 min readMoney & FinanceHow to switch your current account without losing a single direct debit
The switch service does most of the work, but three things still go wrong. Here is the order to do it in.
2 September 2026 · 7 min readBaby & FamilyThe car seat checks most parents only learn about after a fitting
Fit matters more than price. Here is how to check yours in ten minutes.
1 September 2026 · 6 min readTravel & TransportHow to actually get a cheaper flight (and which tricks do nothing)
Incognito browsing is not the lever. Timing, routing and baggage are.
30 August 2026 · 8 min readQuick checklists
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Before you switch
- Check your exit fee and notice period
- Screenshot your current price and usage
- Confirm the new deal's price after any intro period
Before you sign up
- Read the mid-contract price rise clause
- Check what ID and deposit is needed
- Find out how you cancel — before you need to
Once a year
- Re-shop insurance rather than auto-renewing
- Compare energy and broadband against new-customer prices
- Cancel subscriptions you have not used in 90 days
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