Back in April I reported on a survey which suggested that 80% of us do not have enough to live on if we were to lose our jobs. Having an emergency fund is an important part of financial planning – especially for those who do not have much to save. There’s a good post at […]
Month: October 2007
Money Links For 12th Oct 2007
Links to other interesting money articles on 12th Oct 2007.
Top Tips To Prevent Identity Fraud
We’re nearing the end of Identity Fraud Prevention week, and hopefully my earlier post gave you some ideas about how identity fraud can happen. Now it’s time to look at some tips for reducing the chances that you become a victim of identity theft, plus keep reading for a chance to win a free credit […]
Update On Bank Charge Situation
The reclaiming of bank charges has largely dropped out of the news recently, thanks to both the OFT’s “super-claim” against some of the country’s biggest banks, and the Northern Rock saga. If you’ve forgotten where we all stand with bank charges, and what action, if any, you should be taking if you have outstanding charges […]
Did You Know It’s National Identity Fraud Prevention Week?
In the eggcitement of finding out that this week is National Egg Week, you can be forgiven for overlooking the fact that it also happens to be “National Identity Fraud Prevention Week” from today. The purpose of the week is to raise the profile of the problem of identity fraud: National Identity Fraud Prevention Week […]
The Big List of Money Saving Ideas: Car Insurance
This post is part of Money Watch’s Big List of Money Saving Ideas. For many, car insurance is seen as a grudge purchase – something we know we must have, but do not really want to shell out for. It’s important that we get the right cover when purchasing car insurance, but there are ways […]
Why Do Average Property Prices Vary So Much?
The rise and fall of house prices can be a thorny subject, depending on your situation. If you’re a first-time buyer struggling to get onto the property ladder, or you’re currently renting a property, you’re probably praying for a crash so that you’ll be able to afford a new home. Whereas current homeowners are likely […]
Free Guides To Payment Cards For Teenagers
Apacs, the UK payments association, has released 2 guides discussing payment card options for teenagers and ‘young adults’. According to Apacs, 86% of 18-24 year olds carry some sort of plastic in their wallets, and these guides aim to help them make the right decision when choosing payment cards. And given that 16-17 year olds […]
The Big List of Money Saving Ideas: Hairdressing
This post is part of Money Watch’s Big List of Money Saving Ideas. Warning – this post include tips for hardcore money savers only! OK, this one isn’t particularly easy – we tend to be quite protective about our looks, and once we’re happy with a hair style or hairdresser, we tend to stick with […]