Probably best to put that champagne on ice, because the UK hasn’t exited the recession as had been expected. The latest GDP figures released show that the UK economy contracted by 0.4% between July and September.
How To Clean Your Credit & Debit Cards
We’ve already shown you how to destroy your credit and debit cards, and now we go to the other extreme, how to clean your debit and credit cards.
Left £50,000 In Your Icesave Account? Claim It Now
It has been a year since the collapse of Iceland’s Icesave bank, one of the major casualties of the credit crunch, and which helped bring the Icelandic economy to its knees. If you’re yet to claim compensation, your time is running out.
How Much Does Your Christmas Card Give To Charity?
Which? has done another of its surveys into the level of the donation made by charity Christmas cards, and has found a big difference in the donations, depending on the cards you buy and where you shop.
Save Money On Insulating Your Home
Not so long ago we posted some tips on avoiding huge energy bills, and if you found that interesting, you’ll love a new post on MoneyMagpie which goes into much more depth about how you can make savings on energy with insulation throughout the home.
Confused about ISAs? Here’s 10 Facts You Need To Know
Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) should be an integral part of your savings strategy, but there tends to be quite a bit of confusion about what they are and their benefits. LoveMoney gives the truth about 10 ISA myths.
Don’t Let The Postal Strike Cost You Money
Royal Mail workers are planning a national postal strike at the end of this week (Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd October), and as well as the disruption this could cause, there’s also a chance it could cost some people money.
How To Value Your Gold
Whilst the Money4Gold saga continues to play out, here are some details on how you can work out the value of your gold yourself. Grab your calculator.
Protect Your Identity: Online & Offline
This week is National Indentity Fraud Protection Week, a “nationwide effort to help in the battle against identity fraud”, and the official website has a load of tips to help both individuals and businesses avoid getting scammed by fraudsters, both online and offline.
Watch TV Online For Free
There’s a new option if you want to watch TV for free online. TVCatchup provides online access to around 40 channels, including the main terrestrial channels.