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June 2016

Putting your money into a best-buy savings account can frequently give you a better return than buying shares, according to a major new piece of research looking at the performance of savings and investments since 1995.
15 June 2016
Millions of Vodafone pay-monthly customers will see out-of-allowance charges increase by up to 94% next month. But if you're affected, you may be able to leave your contract penalty-free and find a better deal, or beat the hike by haggling.
15 June 2016
If your mortgage lender's told you you "can't afford" to move to a cheaper deal because of new affordability checks, there's fresh hope after one MoneySaver agreed a £3,600 saving thanks to our campaign. Here's how they did it – and what to try if you're in the same situation.
14 June 2016
If you're switching between many of the big energy providers you'll now benefit from 10 'commitments' guaranteeing a smooth and hassle-free transition – but if suppliers fail to deliver, you may still need to get the Ombudsman involved.
14 June 2016
Young savers who open a Halifax Kids' Regular Saver account are no longer able to secure a 6% interest rate following the bank's decision to chop the rate to 4%.
13 June 2016
A major study by the new Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has found more than 70% of those with mental health problems believe their condition has hit their finances – and almost 60% have taken on additional borrowing as a result.
13 June 2016
Regulator Ofgem is proposing to introduce a small levy on all energy bills to ensure customers don't lose out if their energy firm becomes insolvent.
13 June 2016
Tesco Mobile has launched a new scheme which lets you shave £3 a month off your bill in exchange for looking at adverts when using your phone.
9 June 2016
Parents hoping to take their children on term-time holidays have been dealt a blow after the Department for Education vowed to take its fight to ban them all the way to the Supreme Court.
9 June 2016

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