I have to confess to a degree of unease with the way the banks are behaving at the moment. I received an email from one of our major banks the other day to tell me that they were reducing the rate of interest they paid on their instant saver account from 0.35% to 0.01%. Their other accounts, and their range…
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Check the small print when you’re ordering from home
One of the changes that being stuck at home has meant for most of us is that we’re doing much more shopping online. While that continues it’s important to remember that the rights that you have when you buy goods online are not the same as the rights you enjoy when you shop on the High St. When you’re shopping…
Read MoreWatch the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves.
Millions of us are facing financial issues that we thought impossible just a couple of weeks ago. Jobs have been lost, work has disappeared, but the bills still need to be paid. At times like this it’s more important than ever that we keep a handle on the way we’re spending our money. Here are ten top tips to help…
Read MoreConsolidate carefully
It can often seem like a good idea to consolidate all the small loans you have into one big one, especially if that bigger loan company is offering a lower rate of interest than the rates you are currently paying. But it’s not just about the rate of interest you are going to be paying, although there is no doubt…
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