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@matthewjenkin.bsky.social

Personal finance journalist at Which? Money

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You can still get 5% on your savings, but there's a catch - Which? News Top notice saver accounts beat both instant-access and fixed-term deals

Here's where you can still get 5% on your savings - but you'll need to be a patient person if you open one www.which.co.uk/news/article...

18.01.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Chrysler building between two pigeons, black and white

Chrysler building between two pigeons, black and white

vintage poster: city of New York municipal airports

vintage poster: city of New York municipal airports

Japanese woodblock print:  two cranes at sunset

Japanese woodblock print: two cranes at sunset

WWII food conservation poster

WWII food conservation poster

oh wow

The Library of Congress has a trove of images β€œfree to use and re-use” that are in the public domain - and they’re fantastic

11.01.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2568    πŸ” 656    πŸ’¬ 85    πŸ“Œ 58

Hahaha what a life!

11.01.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So how gross is The Substance? Not a fan of body horror but feel like need to watch #TheSubstance

11.01.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The top 10 dirtiest Christmas movies Christmas isn't all joy and celebration; that's why we bring to you the most subversive, offbeat and downright filthy Christmas movies ever made!

Horny demons, Dantesque critters ready to devour Santa, a shopping spree from hell, and lots of violence - what else could you ask for this Xmas?

Remember our Top 10 Dirtiest Christmas movies here:

dmovies.org/2017/12/19/t...

22.12.2024 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

This year we are having risotto...for no other reason that we all like it haha

21.12.2024 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy the sweet relief...now embrace the stress of Christmas with two small excited children πŸ˜„ Pass the wine, would you?

21.12.2024 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Saturn's rings captured by Cassini credit:NASA

21.12.2024 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1664    πŸ” 183    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 8

Feeling festive so want to watch a Christmas movie but can't decide which - what's your go to movie at this time of year?!

21.12.2024 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Does your insurance cover damage caused by bad weather? - Which? News Snow and ice warnings are in place as temperatures drop

If you have been affected by last week's cold snap and now Storm Bert, here's what you can claim on insurance www.which.co.uk/news/article...

24.11.2024 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hahaha I have the same with Mary Poppins, yet Sound of Music is fine! So picky

23.11.2024 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Haha might need that for conkers too to be fair

23.11.2024 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inheritance tax receipts rise: 6 ways to avoid IHT when gifting money - Which? News Frozen thresholds and rising property prices could make more estates subject to tax

While only 4% actually pay it, frozen thresholds and property price rises are already dragging more estates above the IHT allowance www.which.co.uk/news/article...

23.11.2024 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Haven't read it, but are conkers in there? I mourn the loss of the game every autumn

21.11.2024 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inflation rises to 2.3% in October – how many savings accounts offer higher rates? - Which? News Energy costs push inflation above Bank of England's 2% target

Inflation is up again - if you don't want your nest egg to lose value, pick a savings account with a rate higher than the CPI figure. The good news is most accounts do offer rates above 2.3% AER. The bad news is the number of inflation-beating deals has dropped www.which.co.uk/news/article...

20.11.2024 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's happening to home insurance premiums? - Which? News Home insurance prices rise, with record high claims pay-outs blamed

Home insurance premiums continue to rise, as claims payouts hit record high www.which.co.uk/news/article...

19.11.2024 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Does your insurance cover damage caused by bad weather? - Which? News Snow and ice warnings are in place as temperatures drop

Been affected by the snow today? Here's something I rustled up about what you can and cannot claim on home, car and travel insurance www.which.co.uk/news/article...

19.11.2024 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Off to the North Pole they go...Will my kids really get a reply from "Santa"? Or will I have to do myself last minute to keep the magic alive? πŸŽ… πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ„

18.11.2024 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Always the way, sadly!

17.11.2024 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Savings slump: rates slashed on instant-access accounts after base rate cut - Which? News We explain whether now is a good time to switch for a better rate

If your savings rate dropped overnight, you're not alone. I did a bit of number crunching this week and found one in five instant-access accounts saw rates slashed just one week after the base rate cut! Take a look at my analysis and what you should do now www.which.co.uk/news/article...

17.11.2024 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brilliant idea πŸ’‘ πŸ‘

16.11.2024 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@harryrose.bsky.social nice to find another Which? colleague migrating to here...:-)

16.11.2024 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This has been super helpful!

16.11.2024 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the insight! Am sure something must be in the works as hopefully this place gets bigger...fingers crossed

16.11.2024 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Send some sunshine to London please...grey day

16.11.2024 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hmmmm noticed a few of these about - am new here like everyone but anyone know if there are plans to verify accounts? Maybe there already is and haven't noticed!

16.11.2024 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Which? Money podcast: is there any good news for the property market? - Which? News Last week's Autumn Budget contained a lot of news that will impact the property market, but was there any positive news?

If you're feeling frustrated that your mortgage provider hasn't passed on the base rate cut, here's some more positive property news from my lovely colleagues on the Which? Money podcast www.which.co.uk/news/article...

16.11.2024 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cat naps are the best πŸ‘Œ 🐈 😻

16.11.2024 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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