So, after what must have taken literally minutes of deliberation, the new name for the company brought about by th merger between Lloyds TSB and Halifax Bank of Scotland has been announced: Lloyds Banking Group.
10 More Tips For Avoiding Repossession
Following on from our recent 8 tips for those having trouble paying their mortgage, The Times has published 10 tips for avoiding repossession.
More On Mystery Shopping
A mystery shopper shares their experiences.
Beware 222% APR Argos Card!
Just a quick warning for anyone who may be thinking of shopping for this year’s Christmas gifts at Argos – steer well clear of their “Easy Shop Card”, provided by Provident Financial.
Are You Insured For Bonfire Night?
If you’re planning on having your own Bonfire Night party in your back garden this weekend, it’s worth checking your insurance to make sure you’re covered in the event anything should go wrong.
Don’t Fall For These Supermarket Tricks
Supermarket aisles can be a bit of an uneven battle ground, often pitting the cunning and trickery of the supermarkets’ marketing experience against the bargain-hunting naivety of the shopper.
So what tricks do the supermarkets use, and what can you do to become a more effective shopper?
Mystery Shopping: Get Paid To Do Good Stuff
Here’s an idea for earning a little bit of money on the side, the best part being that you could actually earn the money whilst going shopping or doing something else you actually enjoy!
Selling Old CDs For Money
So I’ve finally been persuaded to part with some of my large CD collection, and I’m now wondering whether there’s anyway I can do this whilst generating a little cash at the same time?
Icesave Compensation: By 30th November
Savers with Icesave who have had their accounts frozen may be “pleased” to find out that their compensation payment is set to be sorted out by 30th November 2008.
The Government has said that every UK Icesave saver will get their money back in full, and the majority of this should be paid by the end of November. Here we look at the process for receiving compensation.
Tips On Surviving The Recession
As part of the BBC’s reports on The Downturn, they’ve posted a series of tips and further reading for helping cope with a recession.