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Month: June 2009

Michael Jackson Tickets: Refund or Souvenir?

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 3 Comments

The Michael Jackson ticket saga took another twist today when concert promoter AEG said that ticketholders could either choose to have a refund or still receive their tickets, which they say could become collectors items.

Tagged entertainment

0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards & How Much You Could Save

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

I recently received an email about a new balance transfer deal on an MBNA credit card – normally I’d delete it without hesitation, but as this was a 13-month 0% deal, I thought I’d check it out in more detail.

Tagged calculator, Credit Cards

Vanguard Enter UK Market With Some Confusion

Posted on June 24, 2009June 23, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 2 Comments

This week has seen the launch of Vanguard, a US fund manager, into the U.K. market, with the hope that it could lead to lower charges on investment funds. But there’s a problem…

Tagged Investments

Take Donations From Outside A Charity Shop?

Posted on June 23, 2009June 23, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

There’s an interesting question over at the Guardian, where a reader ponders the ethics of taking donations from outside a charity shop.

Tagged charity

Get Up To £70 Off Your New iPhone

Posted on June 22, 2009December 29, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 3 Comments

If, like me, you’ve convinced yourself you need the new iPhone a.s.a.p., then you’ll probably be searching for the cheapest way to get one. Here’s a couple of tips to help you get up to £70 off your iPhone.

Tagged Money Saving

More Cheap Summer Festivals

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

Earlier in the week we linked to a list of cheap music festivals for your enjoyment over the summer, and there are some more ideas for having a cheap weekend of entertainment over at Lovemoney, most of which are actually free.

Selling Your House Without An Estate Agent

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 16 Comments

In the past week I’ve noticed a couple of houses locally with homemade for sale boards outside, which got me wondering whether more people are deciding to sell their houses without employing the services of an estate agent?

Tagged Property

10 Cheapest Music Festivals

Posted on June 15, 2009June 15, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Money Central recently posted details of the top ten bargain music festivals that are going on around the country this summer (starting this weekend).

Tagged entertainment

West Brom Saved After Some Sort Of “Deal”

Posted on June 12, 2009June 12, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

The West Brom Building Society was in danger of becoming the latest government-owned failure following its recent £50 million loss. But at the last minute the society managed to come to some sort of deal with its debt-holders which will mean it can carry on regardless – there should be no changes for customers or staff.

Tagged banking

West Bromwich Building Society “To Be Rescued”

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

There were some rumblings about the stability of West Bromwich Building Society a few weeks ago, and despite a period of no news, it looks like they may well be in trouble, with the BBC’s Robert Peston suggesting they are to be bailed out in the very near future.

Tagged banking

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