Articles, News & Reviews
This is where you’ll find the latest articles we write about the ways to be clever with your cash – from tips on saving, spending and understanding your relationship with your finances through to money news and product reviews.
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IT outage: how to pay today if your card won’t work
A widespread IT issue has impacted online and contactless payments Early on Friday morning, news of a global IT outage ... Read More
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UK Inflation stays at 2%
UK inflation remains at the lowest rate in almost three years. Here, we explain everything you need to know about ... Read More
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Will a water meter save you money?
How to find out if you're better off with a meter or set rates. Water meters can really divide people ... Read More
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Could home swapping cut the cost of your holiday by £1,000s?
And would you be happy switching homes with a stranger? Home swapping isn’t new, but it’s becoming more popular. But ... Read More
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Ask Andy #93: Your money questions answered
My regular round-up of your personal finance questions. I love hearing from you. Often you’re asking me questions about your ... Read More
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Chase boosts savings to 5.1% – last chance to get it
Find out if you're eligible When Chase boosted the savings rates for customers in April, existing savers missed out. Well, ... Read More
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What to do when your smartphone is stolen
If your pickpockets make off with your phone, follow these steps Phone theft is rife - especially in cities. If ... Read More
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9 ways to protect your savings from smartphone thieves
Top tips to protect your data and banking apps in case your phone's ever stolen These days we use our ... Read More
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Mortgage payment holidays: are they ever a good thing?
Here’s how taking a break from mortgage payments could impact your finances. For most people, mortgage payments are their biggest ... Read More