Christmas
Today's the day to bag the cheapest Christmas train tickets
To get cheap train tickets sadly involves tactics - one of those is timing it right, and now's the moment for Xmas
7 October 2015
A third of online shoppers experienced problems with Christmas orders
During the Christmas-buying rush many retailers failed to meet online shoppers' expectations - one in three had issues
9 January 2015
One in nine worried they can't pay for housing costs after Xmas
More than 3 million people fear they'll miss their rent or mortgage payments this month following the cost of Xmas
5 January 2015
MSE's top tips on how to be festive and frugal this Christmas
MSE has rounded up its top tips for cutting costs for shoppers planning to splurge on presents and festive trimmings
16 December 2014
Travelling by train in the new year? Book your tickets tonight
The price of some train tickets in 2015 will rise at 11.59pm tonight, so book now if you plan to travel in the new year
4 December 2014
Shopping outside the EU this Christmas? Beware of hidden fees
If you're looking for a bargain Christmas gift abroad make sure you factor in customs duty and VAT, warns HMRC
3 December 2014
Former Farepak customer? £1m has yet to be cashed in
More than 11,000 former Farepak customers are yet to collect their share of a £1 million victim pot
7 October 2014
Christmas gifts not up to scratch? Here's what to do
Were your Christmas gifts not what you’d hoped for?You may be able to get a refund, an exchange or a repair
2 January 2014
Buying a tablet for Christmas? Don't spend more than you need to
Tablets will be among the hottest presents this Christmas - if you're buying one, don't spend over the odds
6 December 2013
Bagging Christmas bargains from overseas? Make sure you get the tax right, HMRC says
Shoppers looking to bag Christmas bargains overseas this year should beware import costs and taxes before they buy
14 November 2013
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