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Credit Cards For Serious Spending

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If you're planning to do some serious spending this Christmas, you could earn some serious cash if you use one of these two credit cards.

The 0% Credit Card Of The Year

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Laura Starkey recommends you use this card to demolish your credit card debts.

End Pension Apartheid!

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lower-paid workers get the short straw when it comes to pensions. Here’s an easy way to level the playing field.

Why It's Vital To Protect Your Income

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If you couldn't work because of an illness or disability, how would you cope financially? Rely on state handouts and hope for the best?

Why It’s Time To Buy Property, Part 2!

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One writer explains further why now is a great time to buy property, and offers tips for both buyers and sellers.

Protect Your Retirement Savings From Recession

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One writer shows how the cracky stock market has recently validated one of his theories on saving for retirement.

Low-Flying Handbags At Easyjet

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Stelios is getting agitated about the rate of expansion at Easyjet. He may be right but his public squabble with the company is inflicting a lot of damage too.

Why I Voted Yes To Lloyds HBOS Deal

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lloyds TSB's merger with HBOS is probably bad news for consumers, but it could be much more positive for shareholders.

Avoid This Holiday Rip-Off

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If you are thinking about escaping the winter blues this year and heading to a warm, sunny climate for a well-deserved break, watch out for this holiday scam….

Beat These Five Broadband Blues!

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here are five of the most annoying things about broadband -- and more importantly, what you can do to avoid being caught out by them.

Rents Fall As Houses Fail To Sell

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rents are copying house prices and falling, thanks to an oversupply of unsold homes.

Why Credit Card Spending Is Foolish!

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How your credit card can provide crucial consumer protection when things go wrong.

First Payments Made To Icesave Customers

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Five weeks and four minutes after they first discovered their savings might be at risk, the first UK Icesave customers have got their money back.

Current Discounts And Deals #81

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This week's round-up of top bagains includes the complete box set of Friends for £50, 70% off make-up and perfume at Debenhams and 50% off Le Creuset cookware!

The Best Fixed Rates And Trackers

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following the Base Rate cut, a raft of cheap mortgage deals have been announced. Christina Jordan rounds up the best currently available.

Five Ways To Protect Your Savings From Interest Rate Cuts

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How can you safeguard the return on your cash?

When Did Saving Become Unsafe?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Putting cash on deposit should be safe, secure and dependable. However, thanks to bad banking habits, saving is no longer what it was.

Credit Cards For All Weathers

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to credit cards, it’s rare to find a card that really has that ‘wow’ factor.

Grab Great Savings While You Can!

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Take a look at the best variable savings accounts around.

The Risks Of Buying Cheap Insurance

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

When you buy an insurance policy you should check the exclusions in the contract. But don’t assume that a policy with lots of exclusions is always a bad thing.

Make £4,250 Tax-Free From Your Spare Room

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Make your spare room make you money: get a lodger!

Don’t Let Sickness Destroy Your Finances

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How would your finances hold up if you were off work sick? Take steps now to avoid the debt spiral.

Make The Most Of The Base Rate Cut

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Extra cash to spend following the base rate cut? Here’s why you should put it towards your mortgage repayments…

Your House - A Home Or An Investment?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Our attitude to buying property may be changing.

Seven Bargains In This Crazy Market

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The recession will last all of 2009. You can turn off the lights and give up, or you can take advantage of the pessimism to buy shares. We name 7 incredibly cheap FTSE 100 stocks.