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"In the restaurant business, most expect no more than a tenner tip no matter what the bill is, so even if you are on a big night out there's no need to get carried away."
"In addition to mending your broken heart you may have to consider mortgages, pensions and life insurance - of course added to these worries will be costs associated with actually getting a divorce through the courts"
Consumers should be aware of product recalls and alerts, writes John Hearne
"...from a bad marriage or an unfulfilling job, the idea is that if you have financial security, you can make an informed decision without having to worry about money"
"...if your charm and chancing doesn’t work, then there are many ways to save and plan for a successful, stress free holiday."