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Cheques To Disappear: The Real Losers
Much has been made of today’s decision to phase out the use of cheques – although only by 2018 and provided there are suitable substitutes in place, so not exactly the final nail in the paper payment’s coffin, but its days are numbered.
Fake £1 Coins: Estimate Doubled
Last year we reported on the number of fake £1 coins which was estimated to be in the region of 30 million, and we showed how to spot a fake pound coin.
Today it has been announced that the estimate from the Royal Mint is probably way off, with one firm suggesting that there could be more than 70 million fake pound coins in existence, which is one in 20 pound coins.
How Parents Can Curb Their Kids’ “I Wants”
A couple of months ago I talked about our new pocket money strategy for our 6 year old son. For a number of reasons, it hasn’t worked particularly effectively.
Our Pocket Money Strategy
Our son has recently turned 6, and we’ve decided to try and teach him a little about money, as well as trying to improve his behaviour, by giving him some pocket money.
Happy Birthday! Cheques 350 Today
According to the BBC, the humble cheque hits 350 years old today, and despite a gradual decline in use, is unlikely to completely disappear for quite a few years to come.
What Should I Do With Leftover Euros?
I went to Ireland for a wedding over the weekend, and rather than getting some Euros from a travel agent or elsewhere before I left, I used the lazy option and simply withdrew money from the ATMs over in Ireland.
I ended up with quite a few unspent Euros, so what should I do with them?
More On Mystery Shopping
A mystery shopper shares their experiences.
Tools For Tracking Your Spending
In order to work out how you can start spending less and save money each month you need to know where it is all going. And to do that, you’ll need to track your spending.
Here we look at some of the most popular methods of tracking spending.
How Safe Is Your Money?
Wondering how much of your money is covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme? Use this online tool to help you find out.