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April

UK building societies have insisted they are still a safe haven for savers, despite a raft of major mutuals having their financial strength called into question this week.
17 April 2009
Almost one million homeowners have mortgage debt worth more than the value of their home. If you’re affected, you can take steps to limit the damage.
17 April 2009
Savers with cash Isas in the failed Icesave bank have been given more time to move their money to a tax-free account elsewhere.
15 April 2009
The Liberal Democrats have thrown their weight behind MoneySavingExpert.com’s campaign to force banks and building societies to publish savings rates on customer statements
14 April 2009
Borrowers looking for a mortgage have been urged by brokers to fix their costs for as long as possible.
9 April 2009
The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5%. This is the first time in seven months that base rate has remained steady.
9 April 2009
Halifax has relaunched its cashback credit card, which pays users up to 1% of the amount they spend on it. For every £100 you rack-up on groceries or fuel, you’ll earn £1 (or 50p if you spend on anything else), up to a maximum of £150/year.
8 April 2009
Consumers have been urged to use the free Financial Ombudsman Service if they have been fobbed off when complaining to their bank or other financial institution.
8 April 2009
Savers with money in the Post Office and Bank of Ireland have been warned by the Liberal Democrats that their money may not be completely safe.
8 April 2009
More than one million bank charges victims have claims to get their money back on hold.
7 April 2009

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