If you’re easily tempted by the ’30-day free’ offers that scream at us from web pages and apps these days then take what follows as a warning. Newspaper, magazine and gym memberships are all being heavily advertised at the moment and it always feels good when we think we’re getting something for nothing. But if you do take advantage of…
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The Great Credit Card Rip-Off
The Financial Conduct Authority is bringing in new rules later this year to force credit card companies to intervene and help customers with long-standing debt. Every day I get asked questions about clearing credit card debt by people who seem to be in a never ending debt spiral. Payments each month only ever seem to cover interest, with capital balances…
Read MoreState Pension. Where do we go from here?
What’s your take on the recent news that the State Pension is going to increase to 68? Do you think even 68 is optimistic and that the reality is that sooner rather than later we could be looking at a State Pension age of 70? And what does that mean for today’s students, about to leave college and university. At…
Read MoreHave you ensured you’re insured?
Insurers and other consumer groups are warning motorists that it is a legal requirement to ensure that your car is insured and that the insurance you have is appropriate for the car and its drivers, and is kept up to date at all times. sounds like teaching your granny to suck eggs but you’d be amazed at the statistics showing…
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