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James Flanders

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Chief Consumer Reporter at The Sun

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  • Five easy things to do now to retire eleven years early - including free cash

    4 days ago | thesun.co.uk | James Flanders |Adele Cooke

    RETIRING seven years early might seem like a distant dream, but with some forward planning and smart decisions, it can be within reach. While the earliest you can typically access your state pension is 66, you can start drawing savings from a private pension at 55. From April 2028, these figures will rise to 57 and 67 respectively. You usually have several options for accessing private pensions.

  • Fake ads warning over major retailer's closing down sales - how to spot a scam

    5 days ago | thesun.co.uk | James Flanders

    SHOPPERS are being warned about a new scam circulating on Facebook involving fake Bonmarché closing down sales. Consumer champion Which? has uncovered seven fraudulent adverts promoting heavily discounted clothing on bogus websites. These ads falsely claim that Bonmarché is going out of business and encourage shoppers to take advantage of a "farewell sale."Which?

  • Starbucks is giving away £7 freebie to customers TODAY

    5 days ago | thesun.co.uk | James Flanders

    STARBUCKS is giving away FREE reusable cups to customers when they buy a coffee today. Until midnight tonight, Rewards members can get their hands on a free limited-edition reusable cup. To get it, you'll need to buy any grande-sized iced beverage (excluding Frappuccinos), and you'll be served the drink in the cup. You'll need to swipe your points card or app at the till, too. For reference, a grande-sized cold coffee brew costs £4.80, but this price may differ depending on where you live.

  • I tried viral TikTok trend to save £696 with easy lifestyle changes - the easiest part cut bills by £116 in just a week

    5 days ago | thesun.co.uk | James Flanders |Jenny Francis-Townson

    IMAGINE retiring by the time you're 40, just by giving up some takeaway coffees and a manicure or two? Followers of a new TikTok trend to stamp out so-called "lifestyle creep" are aiming to do just that. This creep is how you can gradually slip into living beyond your means and enjoying a lifestyle that's more suited to someone on a higher salary than your own.

  • Cheapest places to buy Easter eggs including Cadbury and Lindt TODAY

    5 days ago | thesun.co.uk | James Flanders

    WITH the Easter weekend now upon us, many shoppers will be looking to stock up on chocolate eggs for their families. Whether you're on the hunt for Cadbury, Nestle or Lindt eggs, we have rounded up the best deals to ensure you are not spending more than you need to. Supermarkets have been ramping up offers on eggs to give customers the chance to save in recent weeks. For example, Asda shoppers can buy any large branded egg for £2.32 after prices were cut from £2.99.

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