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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28 July 2021
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First Direct's £100 bank switch bribe - go quick
Ends 9am Wed
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New. Broadband price war
Incl cheapest deal in 18mths - '£13/mth'
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Travel insurance from £9/week
Incl some Covid cover
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New. Help if you're 'pinged' or told to isolate
Martin's video explainer
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Slash PCR travel test costs to £40
Avoid £100+ fees
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'I reclaimed £3,500 in packaged bank fees'
'...going back to 1990'
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15 summer cinema savers
Incl £2.50 entry & free O2 Monday tickets
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Lloyds Bank launches cashback credit card that pays up to 0.5% - plus a £20 introductory bonus
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Lloyds Bank has launched a new credit card that enables holders to earn 0.25% cashback on up to £4,000 of annual spending and 0.5% above, with no cap on how much you can earn. You can also earn a £20 bonus if you spend £1,000 in the first 90 days. But Lloyds' cashback rate can be beaten by American Express - here's how it compares. -
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Card providers to 'reserve' up to £100 when you pay at supermarket fuel pumps – here's what's happening
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Virgin Mobile to axe pay-as-you go services from 2022 - what it means for its 123,000 customers
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Virgin Mobile is to close down its pay-as-you go (PAYG) services from January 2022 in a move that impacts 123,000 customers. Here's what it means for your plan, mobile number, and unused credit.
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Martin Lewis: Why you shouldn't worry too much about your credit score – it’s not actually a real thing
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When it comes to finances, numbers are key – whether it's what you earn, your credit card balance or the interest rate on your mortgage, small changes can add up to a big difference. Yet there's one number you shouldn't pay too much attention to – your credit score.
Clever ways to calculate your finances
