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Give Your Savings a Boost This Summer

Summer is traditionally a time when savings can take a hit due to the cost of holidays, back-to-school shopping and other expenses. In these lean economic times, make sure that the money you are saving...

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A snapshot to guide to power of attorney

There might come a time in our lives when we don’t have the physical or mental capacity to make decisions about things that most affect our wellbeing. Without someone we trust to make decisions about...

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Top 5 car loan tips for 2013

Britain’s new car market is in surprisingly rude health. Over 2 million people bought a new car last year, the highest figure in four years, with a 12 per cent growth in purchases by private...

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5 tips to get the most out of your income insurance policy

Income protection is a little known type of insurance in the UK, but it is actually one of the most valuable. This type of policy will replace part of your income if you are unable to go to work...

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How to Properly Manage Your Money

We are bang in the middle of a recession which shows no sign of abating in the immediate future, so it’s an important time to be in control of your money. Keeping on top of your finances can seem like...

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5 unusual ways to make money online

If, like the majority of the population, you spend an average of nine hours a day looking at a screen, you probably spend most of your waking hours online. While many may see the internet as a...

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That’s not Alcohol Giving you a Stomach-Ache. That’s your Finances

Most of us aren’t great with money – in fact, 45 per cent choose to “be better with money” as a New Year’s Resolution, which is usually forgotten by March, when the average family spends nearly £170...

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Co-operative Bank Wins Several Top Awards

The Co-operative Bank, along with its internet branch, Smile, has come out with top results in a recent survey published by uSwitch Current Account Awards. While the Co-operative Bank came in at third...

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Payday Loans: the Basics

Juggling your budget when you’re three weeks away from payday is no fun, particularly if you’ve encountered some kind of unexpected disaster e.g. the boiler’s packed up and the cold’s creeping in, or...

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Painless Ways to Top Up Your Retirement Savings

We all know we should be saving for our retirement – though many of us get put off by the idea. But there are some great, simple ways to top up your pension pot without even noticing the effort –...

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