Patrick Collinson in the Guardian has been taking a look at the new, soon-to-launch, Metro Bank, which promises “old fashioned service in an ultra-modern setting.”
Month: January 2010
50 Tips For Getting A Job
MoneyMagpie have published a fantastic list of 50 ways to get a job, which is well worth a read if you’re currently unemployed or are looking for a change in your present job.
50% Internet Users Bank Online
Online banking passed a bit of a milestone recently, with the news that half the UK’s internet users now bank online.
Wanted: Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas (For Singles)
This year we’d like to do something a bit different, and spare a thought for all those singles who have to put up with this soppy nonsense each year.
Beware Cold Calls Offering To Reclaim Your Bank Charges
Don’t get sucked in to this scam offering to get your bank charges reclaimed for “just” £49.99.
Quidco Now Offer “In-store” Cashback
In a new development for cashback sites, Quidco now gives you the ability to get cashback off products purchased in certain high-street stores.
Gold Buyers To Be Investigated
It looks like the Office of Fair Trading might finally have got the message, as they’re going to start investigating the behaviour of the growing number of companies buying up gold, often for a value well below its market value.
Best Way To Donate Money For Haiti
Last week’s earthquake in has killed an estimated 200,000 people and has left many homeless, with more than 3 million people thought to have been affected in total. What’s the best way to donate money to help out?
Have You Paid Your Mortgage With Your Credit Card?
A survey has estimated that over a million households have used a credit card to pay for their mortgage or rent over the past year.
Goodbye To Abbey, Bradford & Bingley
From tomorrow (Monday 11th January), you’ll no longer see the names Abbey or Bradford & Bingley on your local high street.