Keeping your money safe: how risky are these popular financial products?
From opening a savings account to buying bitcoin, not all investments are equal when it comes to risk. Here’s what you need to know …If you want to...
To survive, councils need more money. But council tax is broken
Austerity has stripped local services to the bone – and those on the lowest incomes will be forced to pay for it“The most boring and complicated subject in...
Going contactless is gloriously convenient – for all the wrong people
The dash from cash doesn’t just contribute to social exclusion, it plays into the hands of unaccountable corporationsHow convenient. The decline of cash and the rise of electronic payments makes...
I was told it could take 12 weeks to get a refund for a...
The agent said it would take time to process, but I need the money for a house purchaseSeven months ago I paid the agent Travelup over £2,300 for...
Waiting for money to be wired from overseas caused me stress
Barclays’ lack of communication made things worse after the death of my motherMy mother died recently and a substantial sum was wired from her estate in the Caribbean...
We were threatened with debt collectors over a bill we weren’t allowed to pay
Green Star Energy was unable to get our names on an account despite repeated callsWe moved into a new house which had gas and electricity supplied by Green...
Isas can spell big returns – if you pick the right type
The worst Isas pay 0.2% interest while the best pay 26%. We review the best on offer for youIf you are lucky enough to have accumulated decent savings,...
Cash Isas: canny choices could earn you nearly 2%
There are good rates out there for savers – especially those willing to tie money up for a whileIf you’ve done nothing with your savings in recent years...
Isas: what are the best deals now interest rates are low?
Cash Isas are falling out of favour – but there are deals to be found if you can lock money awayIt’s tough for savers: the best-paying easy-access cash...
Investment ISAs: Act now or lose your £20,000 allowance
There’s a wealth of financial products out there – here’s how to choose the right ISAInvestors have under three weeks left to exploit this tax year’s £20,000 tax-free...
