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Phishing – don’t fall for the bait

Posted on December 21, 2009December 20, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Heard about online phishing, but know more about fly fishing? Well here are the ins and outs to help make sure you’re not caught hook, line and sinker.

Tagged fraud, security, technology

Cash For Gold Websites To Be Regulated?

Posted on December 18, 2009December 17, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 2 Comments

Ex-Home Secretary Jacqui Smith recently raised the issue of regulation for “cash for gold” websites in the House of Commons, prompted by fears that a rise in burglaries had been caused by the increase in such sites.

Tagged gold

PlayPennies: New Blog For Money Conscious Parents

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 2 Comments

A new blog, PlayPennies, has been launched, which aims to feature deals for money conscious parents.

Tagged deals, shopping

Bank Charge Case To Continue?

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

According to MoneySavingExpert, the Office of Fair Trading will announce next week (22nd December) whether to continue pursuing its case against what it classes as unfair charges by the banks.

Tagged banking

Cheques To Disappear: The Real Losers

Posted on December 16, 2009December 16, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

Much has been made of today’s decision to phase out the use of cheques – although only by 2018 and provided there are suitable substitutes in place, so not exactly the final nail in the paper payment’s coffin, but its days are numbered.

Tagged money

Pre-Budget Report Thoughts & Expert Analysis

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

Today’s pre-budget report presented by Chancellor Darling has taken most of today’s headlines, with politics seeming to overtake economics this time round, obviously with an eye on next year’s General election.

Tagged Economy, Tax

More Gold Stories

Posted on December 9, 2009December 9, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 3 Comments

BBC Newsbeat has done a little bit of an investigation into the prices paid by online gold buyers, and surprise surprise, they don’t come off very well.

Tagged Money Making

Zeezaw: Find Savings On Amazon

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Zeezaw is a new website that monitors Amazon for price changes and aims to notify you when the item matches your chosen price.

Tagged shopping, Tools

Vote: Who’s The Most Powerful Man In Personal Finance?

Posted on December 4, 2009December 4, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

I’d like to get your thoughts on who is the most powerful man in personal finance.

Free Christmas Tree at B&Q

Posted on December 3, 2009December 6, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

If you can stand having a Christmas Tree in your house for at least 3 weeks, B&Q are offering a free one if you spend £30 or more there this weekend.

Tagged christmas, free

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