Almnost half of eligible pensioners are missing out on an astonishing £5 billion of vital benefit payments, causing many of them to slip further into poverty.
Insurance cover: I’m sure I put that hangbag policy in here
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010Blame the Sex And The City girls or footballers’ WAGs, but expensive designer handbags have become a must-have accessory for millions of women. More than one in ten women admit to spending more than £500 on a bag, with one in three splashing out between £150 and £500.
Energy users in the dark on their bills
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010Two-thirds of gas and electricity customers have no idea how much they are paying per unit of energy or how their bill is calculated. Energy experts believe this knowledge gap, stemming from suppliers deliberately complicating their bills, is stopping millions of people from switching supplier.
Hard truths behind ‘acts of God’ and the 10 biggest money myths
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Navigating through the financial maze is daunting. But it isn’t helped by common misconceptions that often result in confusion and at worst financial loss.
Smile…you can afford a visit to the dentist
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010Four in ten of the adult population had to resort to their credit card to pay for dental work in the past year as more of us put off going to the dentist because of spiralling costs – but you don’t have to pay through the tooth for dental care.
Your account now pays minus 2.82%
Monday, April 26th, 2010Savers have been dealt another blow as inflation jumped to 3.4 per cent in March.The annual Consumer Prices Index was three per cent the previous month.
Mobile phones: Save £80 AND keep your number
Monday, April 26th, 2010Worries on switching mobile phones are unfounded
Preparing to run the London Marathon? Best run for cover first
Monday, April 19th, 2010Running in the London Marathon should be a great day out, but injuries are common and it may be worth taking out health insurance as Michelle Farr (pictured) did just in case.
