Spend & Save
Consumers let down by ISA transfers
Banks have been forced to improve things – slowly – but savers are still losing billions of pounds. Alison Shepherd investigates
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Don't relax when it comes to your holiday money
Sunday, 4 July 2010
Watch for large transaction fees, high commission charges and poor exchange rates, says Chiara Cavaglieri
Wealth check: Is there an ethical way to buy a house?
Sunday, 4 July 2010
Limited savings, a student loan and green considerations can make a young woman's property dreams difficult to realise, says Maryrose Fison
Bargain Hunter: Sale gives customers a sporting chance
Saturday, 3 July 2010
If the World Cup has inspired the sportsman or woman in you, you may be interested to hear details of the huge sale currently on at Adidas.co.uk. With discounts on everything from football shirts to golf shoes – not to mention the Adidas-sponsored range of Porsche merchandise – the website is sure to have something for all manner of sporting enthusiasts. Until 25 July, the site will host discounts of up to 50 per cent, after which date the savings will be limited to 30 per cent until 24 October.
Five questions about: Fixed rate bonds
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Money Insider: Overdraft shake-up signals an end to free banking
Saturday, 3 July 2010
lloyds tsb customers who make use of their agreed overdraft facility will find themselves having to stump up an additional £5 per month for the privilege from 2 December, the bank announced last week.
Consuming Issues: Does it matter if Tesco sells lager for 29p a pint?
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Everyone likes a bargain; it's appealing to pick up a slab of beer for a few pounds. That's why the grocers slash the price of packs of Stella and Carlsberg and why people like me (occasionally, in my case) buy them. What's not in the price of these deals, though, is their true cost.
Investors have more to celebrate in the US than Independence Day
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Is America heading for sustained recovery or a double-dip recession?
Simon Read: It's about time banks showed more interest in our Isas
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Afriend has been waiting more than two months for Santander to transfer his Isa to a rival bank. He switched to get a better rate but has spent several frustrating weeks trying to move the money. He's not alone. There are tens of thousands of people totally fed up with their banks and building societies not being able to do what should be a simple process.
A few helpful tips about avoiding online fraud may be just the ticket
Saturday, 3 July 2010
Thousands of people every year are conned out of money or have their identities stolen. Rob Griffin offers advice on beating the tricksters
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