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Best reward and cashback cards

Credit cards that reward you for spending on them are proving increasingly popular and a new scheme from Barclaycard, Freedom, means consumers now have even more choice. But which are the best schemes? We take a look. Read More

Clare Francis, 19 March 2010

 
 

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  • Best reward and cashback cards

    Credit cards that reward you for spending on them are proving increasingly popular and a new scheme from Barclaycard, Freedom, means consumers now have even more choice. ... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 19 March 2010

  • Review of the week: HSBC 2-year Discount Mortgage 1.99%

    Latest figures from the Council of Mortgage lenders revealed that mortgage lending rose 6% in February. Although it is still low when compared to the historic average, th... Read more

    Kate Murphy - Researcher

    Updated: 18 March 2010

  • Current accounts: changes afoot

    The banks may have won their prolific battle in the Supreme Court - which eventually ruled that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) did not have the power to decide whether ... Read more

    Laura Howard - Financial journalist

    Updated: 18 March 2010

  • New rights for credit cardholders

    The cost of your credit card could be about to fall considerably, thanks to new consumer rights announced today.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 15 March 2010

  • Why don't we switch more to save more?

    When it comes to spending less on your household bills and financial products, moving to a market-leading, money-saving deal can save you thousands of pounds. Here's how.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 12 March 2010

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  • Moving house? Get organised...

    It is said that moving home is up there with death and divorce in terms of the stresses that life can throw at you. But if you're organised and plan ahead the stress can ... Read more

    Laura Howard - Financial journalist

    Updated: 12 February 2010

  • Could you save hundreds calling mobiles?

    Do you spend a small fortune each month calling mobiles from your landline? Well, a new deal from Virgin Media could change all that.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 01 February 2010

  • Is superfast internet coming to you?

    Coming soon to an information highway near you... BT has announced it's ready to start offering a superfast internet service, so should you brace yourself for super spe... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 25 January 2010

  • Free laptops for some, are you one?

    The government is rolling out a new scheme aimed at helping those from low-income households to get online at home.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 12 January 2010

  • Are you getting the best deal on your broadband?

    Around one million Tiscali customers will have their broadband connection transferred to TalkTalk on January 7 following a takeover, but will this end up costing the... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 04 January 2010

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Mobile phones news

  • Could you save hundreds calling mobiles?

    Do you spend a small fortune each month calling mobiles from your landline? Well, a new deal from Virgin Media could change all that.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 01 February 2010

  • How to choose the best iPhone tariff

    If you're planning to treat yourself to an iPhone ready for 2010 then the good news is there's never been so much choice.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 22 December 2009

  • O2 loses iPhone exclusive

    It's finally happened. O2 has lost its exclusive with iPhone, sparking hopes of a price war that can only benefit gadget-mad consumers.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 29 September 2009

  • Don't fall victim to phone scammers

    Did you know one in 40 UK households fall victim to telecoms mis-selling every year? Some even discover they've had their phone company changed without their knowledge or... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 29 September 2009

  • How to complain if you're mis-sold a mobile contract

    After a voluntary code failed to cut the number of complaints, the communications watchdog Ofcom has brought in new rules to prevent mis-selling from mobile phone provide... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 16 September 2009

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Travel news

  • Easter holiday travel checklist

    If you're heading away on holiday over the Easter break but still have a lot to organise before you go, don't worry - help is at hand. We've compiled a useful checklist t... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 18 March 2010

  • BA strike - your questions answered

    Once again, British Airways (BA) cabin crew are set to strike. Despite negotiations, the union Unite has announced seven days of strike action this month.... Read more

    Bob Atkinson - Travel Expert

    Updated: 12 March 2010

  • How to book your holiday with confidence

    There's been a tonne of bad news for holidaymakers over the last 18 months, with air, road and rail all being disrupted.... Read more

    Bob Atkinson - Travel Expert

    Updated: 22 January 2010

  • Winter chaos - will your travel insurance cover you?

    There has been incredible disruption to people's travel plans this year, as threatened strikes, broken trains, collapsing airlines and extreme weather forced thousands of... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 23 December 2009

  • Another travel firm goes bust...

    The winter of traveller discontent continues with the announcement that Albury Travel Group has now also gone under.... Read more

    Bob Atkinson - Travel Expert

    Updated: 21 December 2009

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Insurance news

  • Millions of drivers are breaking the law

    With car insurance premiums rising, it's not surprising that drivers are looking for ways to bring down the cost of cover. However, worrying research from moneysupermarke... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 17 March 2010

  • BA strike - your questions answered

    Once again, British Airways (BA) cabin crew are set to strike. Despite negotiations, the union Unite has announced seven days of strike action this month.... Read more

    Bob Atkinson - Travel Expert

    Updated: 12 March 2010

  • Do you have enough life insurance?

    Could your dependents cope if you became ill and unable to work, or even died? It's not a pleasant thought, but it's something everyone with a family needs to think about... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 05 March 2010

  • Are you driving without cover by mistake?

    When you think of an uninsured driver, you probably picture a cash-strapped teenager deliberately going without cover to save money. But could you be accidentally invalid... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 26 February 2010

  • Cheaper car insurance for young drivers

    Car insurance premiums are rising at a record rate, with young and new drivers hit the worst. So how can you keep the costs down and how does the car you choose affect th... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 19 February 2010

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Shopping news

  • Don't get caught by scammers

     Have you won the Spanish lottery or been chosen to inherit a lost fortune? Almost certainly not, but you may have been the subject of a scam attack.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 02 February 2010

  • Stay safe online this Christmastime

    With more than three-quarters of the UK population shopping on the web this Christmas, it's never been more important to consider your online safety.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 20 November 2009

  • Shop for less this Christmas

    We've scoured the supermarkets and hounded the high street to bring you the best bargains for turkeys, party food and drink, presents and board games so far this year.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 20 November 2009

  • The 'dream dozen' toys of Christmas 2009

    If your kids are begging for a Battle Strikers starter set or going gaga for a Go Go Hamster this Christmas, you'll need to move fast because they're flying off... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 19 November 2009

  • Get Christmas for free

    Food, travel, presents, drinks... Christmas can be an incredibly expensive time of year, so it's no wonder so many of you are worried about paying for it all.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 23 October 2009

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Motoring news

  • Car financing options

    Want to buy a new or second-hand car? How are you planning to pay for it?... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 12 February 2010

  • Top tips if you're buying a car

    Buying a car is an expensive business and there's a lot to consider, whether it's fresh off the production line or simply new to you.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 12 February 2010

  • Top tips to ensure your car's ready for winter

    The cold weather makes for challenging driving conditions for even the most experienced motorists. As the snow starts to fall, we ask: is your car ready?... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 16 October 2009

  • Beat rising fuel prices

    Drivers brace yourselves, because at the start of September the cost of filling your tank is going to rise.... Read more

    Felicity King-Evans - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 27 August 2009

  • 10 tips to cut motoring costs

    With the cost of petrol back above £1 a litre, many drivers are feeling the strain of mounting motoring costs. We've come up with 10 tips to help ease the pain... ... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 25 June 2009

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