August
Dump Sky and iPhones, struggling homeowners told
Thousands are to be warned by banks to forget their TV subscription or buying an iPhone and instead focus on their mortgage
31 August 2011
More than £215m in PPI claims already paid this year
Compensation paid to victims of PPI mis-selling has soared since banks admitted defeat in their bid to block payouts
30 August 2011
BT to hike landline costs
The hikes, which take effect on 3 December, will be the third set of rises BT will have implemented in 14 months
30 August 2011
Escape BT contracts & beat price hikes
Millions of BT customers will be hit by price rises in December, but there's a loophole to escape contracts for a cheaper deal, penalty-free
30 August 2011
Guest Comment: Beware dodgy online product reviews
Many of us use online reviews to judge products but one digital marketing expert says they are open to abuse
29 August 2011
Had travel insurance auto-added? Make a compensation claim
Many holiday firms automatically opt you into travel insurance, which is against the rules. So try to get your money back
26 August 2011
Council tax benefit could drop 20%
The Government has released proposals for a new localised council tax support scheme that could leave many getting less
26 August 2011
EDF and Scottish Power in fixed energy price war
EDF and Scottish Power are engaged in an energy price war to bring some much-needed positive news for households
26 August 2011
Chelsea's top 10-year fixed mortgage that comes with a catch
Chelsea Building Society has launched a market-leading 10-year fixed rate mortgage but experts warn it may not be suitable for all
26 August 2011
Mobile phone apathy costs users £100s
Millions of mobile phone users have never switched provider so could be missing out on huge savings, a report claims
25 August 2011
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