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Here are some of the best excuses. Meanwhile, The Sun focussed its efforts reporting the break up of Peter Andre and Jordan, and dreams of Europe were scuppered at the very last minute for Chelsea fans. Boris Johnson nearly came to grief on his bike, Nick Griffin was uninvited from the Queen's garden party and not very many people caught swine flu. Zopa's also been busy, featuring in The Independent, Money Magpie, and Reader's Digest. We star in a new video on Love Money, and we also were presented with an honorary Webby Award. Don't forget, you can befriend us and follow our random musings on Facebook (we're called Zopa Finance) or Twitter (Zopa UK, just to confuse you). And if you have something you'd like to say about your Zopa experience, you can leave a review for us on Moneysupermarket. |
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Do you fancy going off the beaten track on your next holiday - and for free? Zopa have teamed up with GlobalGiving, the online charity market place, who are giving away a trip for two to a grass roots project of your choice. All you have to do is write up to 100 words about an act of kindness you have experienced whilst travelling abroad to be in with a chance of winning. So if you've ever been given a lift to the beach by a kindly local, or invited in for a beer, let us know about it! You can find out more about the competition and share your experiences here. |
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Did you know... that in a lifetime, the average person speaks 123,205,750 words, has 7,163 baths, uses 276 tubes of toothpaste and drinks 10,351 pints of beer?
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Last month, we asked you what you were up to over the bank holiday weekends. Most of you opted for some DIY - and the majority of you told us that you would be holidaying in the UK this summer. If that's you, have a look at our blog for some ideas. We'd like to pick your brains on some random topics again this month. Click on any of the links below to place your vote, and to see the results of previous polls: Do you use the Zopa Talk forums? • Yes, I'm addicted• I go there if there's a problem • Didn't know they existed • No, I don't use forums Have you ever read the Zopa blog? • I always read it• I look from time to time • I've read the odd post • No, never |
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Did you know...that a single share in Coca-Cola, purchased in 1919 when the company went public, would have been worth £56,960 in 1997?
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This month, we found out that we had been awarded the Payroll Giving Quality Mark Gold Award for our commitment to good causes. This means that over 10% of our employee's are making donations through the Payroll Giving Scheme each month to the charity of their choice. You can donate as little as £1, and it's deducted before tax - you can see how to get involved here. |
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Did you know... that nearly 50% of all bank robberies are committed on a Friday?
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Whether you like it or not, wedding season is well and truly upon us now, and it's unlikely that either you or your bank balance will escape unscathed. So whether it's you saying 'I do', or just a backlog of presents to buy for distant relatives and acquaintances, have a look at some of our budget busting ideas. • For the hen do: SpaFinder • Bulk buy the bubbly: Sparkling Direct • For the uninspired gift buyer: The Original Gift Company • The obligatory toaster: Heal & Son Ltd • Last minute panic: Confetti • For all the photos: Greetings by PhotoBox |
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If you'd like to be interviewed for next month's edition, or if you have any good ideas for stories, please send an email to jennifer@zopa.com |
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