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Spring more popular for family holidays in 2012

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Spring will be more popular than summer for holidays this year as the cost of a family break, coupled with the Olympic Games, forces people to change their plans, according to a new report.

Facebook: The people behind the company

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

The public face of the social networking site may be dominated by famous Harvard dropout Mark Zuckerbrug, but he isn’t the only one running the company…

Silver entrepreneurs set to rise

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

A rise in “silver entrepreneurs” will emerge by 2020 as enterprising pensioners find new money-making schemes to help them cope with the looming pensions crisis, a think-tank has predicted.

Diary of a Young Debtor: Transferring my credit card debt

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

If you read my first Diary of a Young Debtor entry, you may be wondering how on earth I am going to pay my rent which is due out this week… because I know I was.

WHO CARES? Another voice cried in the wilderness

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Something has to be done urgently over the mess that is care for the elderly in Britain today.

Ask Jo: Which credit and debit cards are best abroad?

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

HM asks: “My boyfriend and I are going to California for an extended trip over Easter. I’m planning to take debit and credit cards to use while we are away but I know the fees could be high. Which are the best cards to use when abroad?”

Diary of a Young Debtor: Moving back with my parents – Progress?

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

I have decided to try and get out of my tenancy agreement for the flat I have lived in for the past year or so.

More work, more stress since 1952

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Workers are more productive and prosperous than when the Queen came to the throne 60 years ago, but stress has increased, millions of manufacturing jobs have been lost and there has been a huge increase in part-time employment, according to new research.