Christmas may have only just been and gone, and your wallet or purse is probably feeling the pinch this month. However, there are some easy things you can do right now that will massively cut the cost of Christmas in 2010.
The one thing we recommend you don’t do is join a Christmas hamper club where [...]
Saving & Investing
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Saving: make the most of your money
The world of saving can seem a bit complicated when we’re bombarded with all the different types of savings account. They all have different rates with confusing clauses. We’ve decided to make your life a whole lot easier with this guide to saving which explains (in a language you can understand!) what you can do [...]
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Dump your current account and reap the rewards
Think all current accounts are the same? There’s a lot of competition for your custom in this area, and some accounts offer unique benefits and rewards.
Yet for whatever reason, most of us don’t bother to switch our account. In fact, you’re more likely to get divorced than change your bank account – which is madness, [...]
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Saving: fixed-rate accounts
Lock your money away in a fixed-rate account for a guaranteed rate. New over 5.00% AER and improved rates on bonds across the board are up for grabs but should you be locking your money away for such a long time? If you don’t mind not having access to your money for a set period [...]
Further Features
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Save now for Christmas 2010
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Current accounts: shop around for the best deals
Grab £100 just for switching your current account! And, if you’ve got a healthy incoming cash flow then there are lots of great current accounts that give you much more than the measly 0.1% AER interest that standard current accounts pay. If you don’t want to pay for your account but you’ve got lots coming [...]
