The financial bad habits you should give up for Lent... and then for good

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Embargoed to 0001 Thursday December 12File photo dated 18/03/13 of money as the UK downturn is finally expected to be left behind next year as the size of the economy surpasses its pre-recession peak, according to a new forecast upgrading prospects for growth. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Thursday December 12, 2013. The prediction from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) brings forward the likely date to the third quarter of 2014. It would mark the first time that UK gross domestic product (GDP) has climbed back to the peak it reached in the first quarter of 2008. See PA story ECONOMY GDP. Photo credit should read: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire

%VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%Why not use Lent as a time to sort out your finances?

Today is the first day of Lent. It marks the 40 days and nights that Christians believe Jesus fasted in the desert. Many attempt to follow his lead by ditching something for this period, whether it's alcohol, crisps or something more substantial.

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