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Focus on: Get 0% for 17 months on credit card spending

If you've got a large purchase coming up, whether it's a new car, a trip of a lifetime or home improvements, you might be contemplating dipping into your savings to pay for it. Read More

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Editor's choice

  • Money worries making you ill? Help is at hand

    Almost one in six Brits are so worried about money and their financial futures that it's affecting their mental health, says new research from MoneySupermarket.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 17 May 2013

  • Scams: how to keep you and your family safe

    Pyramid schemes, overseas lottery wins, fake share deals and the chance to earn 'big money' working from home? It used to be easy to spot a scam from a mile off. Unfortun... Read more

    Updated: 15 May 2013

  • Get your car ready for camping

    Camping: the art of getting closer to nature while getting further away from the nearest hot shower, flushing toilet and cold beverage.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 15 May 2013

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  • Scams: how to keep you and your family safe

    Pyramid schemes, overseas lottery wins, fake share deals and the chance to earn 'big money' working from home? It used to be easy to spot a scam from a mile off. Unfortun... Read more

    Updated: 15 May 2013

  • BT broadband customers to get 'free' live football

    BT is taking on satellite giant Sky by offering free Premiership football matches to its broadband customers.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 10 May 2013

  • Will Sky deliver to O2 customers?

    O2 and BE broadband customers are now Sky broadband customers, after the satellite TV giant bought the companies. Subscribers are being migrated to Sky in the autumn, and... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 09 May 2013

  • Do PARENTS need greater protection online?

    The second you become a parent, you're faced with challenges you never even knew existed, and no matter how you approach them, it's generally just a matter of keeping the... Read more

    Updated: 19 April 2013

  • What's in store for your gadgets?

    Nuisance calls, in-contract price rises and 4G are just some of the things the communications industry watchdog Ofcom will be barking at over the next 12 months.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 03 April 2013

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Mobile phones news

  • Hands-on with the new Samsung Galaxy S4

    Samsung's new Galaxy S4 might look a lot like its predecessor, but its unique features and razor-sharp display set it apart from the S3 and the rest of the smartphone hoi... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 09 May 2013

  • Focus on: The best Samsung Galaxy S4 deals

    Samsung's follow-up to the Apple-bothering Galaxy S3 smartphone, the Galaxy S4, is now available to buy. If you're looking to pick one up, here's a look at the best and c... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 01 May 2013

  • How much are your phone calls really costing?

    The only thing worse than having to call a company to complain about a service, or even just to sort something out, is the fact that the call itself can cost YOU a fortun... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 18 April 2013

  • Can you cancel your phone contract if prices rise?

    If you're on a mobile phone contract and the provider puts its prices up, frustratingly there's not an awful lot you can do about it right now - but the winds of change a... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 09 April 2013

  • What's in store for your gadgets?

    Nuisance calls, in-contract price rises and 4G are just some of the things the communications industry watchdog Ofcom will be barking at over the next 12 months.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 03 April 2013

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Technology news

  • Samsung launches new Galaxy S4 smartphone

    Samsung officially unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, at a swanky launch event in New York last night.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 15 March 2013

  • PlayStation 4 uncovered

    The long-rumoured, eagerly-anticipated PlayStation 4 (PS4) has finally been revealed, signalling the true start of the next generation games console war between Sony and ... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 21 February 2013

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Travel news

  • 10 steps to securing your home

    Everybody loves going on holiday, but there is a moment - usually an hour before you leave for the airport and your house resembles the opening of Home Alone - when you b... Read more

    Updated: 16 May 2013

  • See the sights without the flights

    You don't have to spend a fortune to have fun and take some time out with your family, as budget holidays can prove just as memorable as expensive ones... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 23 April 2013

  • 10 tips to cut the cost of being a wedding guest

    Wedding season is upon us, and while most of us enjoy being invited to share in the nuptials of our nearest and dearest, what isn't exciting is the sheer cost that comes ... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 11 April 2013

  • The best credit cards to take on holiday this year

    Despite the recent inclement weather, the summer holiday season is not too far away now.... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 11 April 2013

  • Easter days out for less than £10

    The Easter holidays have crept up earlier than normal this year, and for many parents the pressure is now on to find ways to keep the kids entertained for a week or two.... Read more

    Cathy Toogood - Content Editor, Travel

    Updated: 22 March 2013

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Christmas shopping news

  • Your Christmas and New Year travel checklist

    If you're travelling to see friends or family over the festive period, the last thing you'll want is to lose any time with the ones you love because you've missed your tr... Read more

    Cathy Toogood - Content Editor, Travel

    Updated: 13 December 2012

  • Should you buy Duty Free this Christmas?

    With the financial pressures of Christmas mounting, finding presents at the most competitive price is important.... Read more

    Cathy Toogood - Content Editor, Travel

    Updated: 15 November 2012

  • Get ahead with your Christmas shopping

    The countdown has begun. With just nine weeks to go until Christmas it won't be long before every shop on the high street is filled with frenzied shoppers and unrelenting... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 18 October 2012

  • Where to find last-minute Christmas bargains

    There may be only a few days to go until Christmas, but there are still plenty of last-minute bargains to be had if you know where to look.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 14 December 2011

  • How to keep Christmas debt in check

    Almost 10 million UK consumers will take on debt to cover the cost Christmas, according to new research by MoneySupermarket.com.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 14 December 2011

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Insurance news

  • Five ways to save on life insurance

    If you have loved ones who depend on the money you bring in as well as debts, you should have life insurance.... Read more

    Liz Phillips - Financial journalist

    Updated: 24 May 2013

  • The no-nonsense checklist for claiming life insurance

    It's a grim prospect having to deal with the bureaucracy and paperwork that follows the death of a loved one when you are in the midst of grief.  But you don't need ... Read more

    Liz Phillips - Financial journalist

    Updated: 24 May 2013

  • Breakdown cover: Don't drive without it!

    If you've ever blown a gasket, blown a tyre or just blown any self-respect you had by running out of petrol, then you'll know that being a member of a breakdown recovery ... Read more

    Updated: 24 May 2013

  • How to get proof of no claims discount

    You've just landed yourself an epic deal on your car insurance by switching to a new insurer, and now it's asking for proof of your no claims discount. So how do you prov... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 22 May 2013

  • 10 steps to securing your home

    Everybody loves going on holiday, but there is a moment - usually an hour before you leave for the airport and your house resembles the opening of Home Alone - when you b... Read more

    Updated: 16 May 2013

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Gas & electricity news

  • 10 letters it will cost you to ignore

    When a letter from your bank lands on your doormat, do you: a) shove it on a pile with all the others, b) stick it in a drawer to deal with it later (and then forget), or... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 08 May 2013

  • Is your energy deal about to end?

    Is your fixed-rate energy deal due to end in the next few days or weeks? If so, you'll fall onto a more expensive standard tariff and could end up £319 a year worse... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 01 May 2013

  • How to fight the squeeze on your household budget

    We may have narrowly escaped entering a triple dip recession, but with millions of people still struggling to meet everyday living costs, it's clear that we are far from ... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 25 April 2013

  • Do new 'energy efficient' appliances really cut bills?

    As energy bills continue to climb, the government is hoping a new generation of energy-efficient domestic appliances will help households keep their bills down. So just h... Read more

    Updated: 12 April 2013

  • Focus on: Protect your energy bills for two winters

    Householders anxious about soaring energy bills can protect themselves against price rises for the next two winters thanks to a new deal from energy giant, EDF Energy.... Read more

    Harriet Meyer - Journalist

    Updated: 11 April 2013

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What's happened to interest rates?

  • What is quantitative easing?

    Despite the economy having grown by just 0.1% in the second quarter of the year, the Bank of England has chosen to keep the base rate on hold at 0.5% again.... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 06 October 2011

  • Base rate held again but savings rates rise

    The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee held the base rate at 0.50% again this month, marking two and a half years since it first dropped to this level.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 08 September 2011

  • Tips to beat inflation

    Most of us are already struggling to make ends meet due to soaring living costs, but things are likely to get even worse before they get better. ... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 11 August 2011

  • What do credit ratings mean?

    Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's decision to downgrade the US government's rating from AAA to AA+ for the first time in history has sent global stock markets in... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 09 August 2011

  • Inflation down - what it means for you

    The cost of living dropped unexpectedly in June, with the consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation down to 4.2% from 4.5%, according to Office of National Statist... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 12 July 2011

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Shopping & voucher news

  • Enjoy half term for less

    For many, school's out and parents up and down the country will be looking for things to do and places to go to keep the kids entertained.... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 22 May 2013

  • Make money from your unwanted junk

    One man's junk is another man's treasure - or so the saying goes. So, if it's been a while since you last had a good clear-out at home, you could be freeing up space and ... Read more

    Rachel Wait - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 15 May 2013

  • Top deals and discounts for Easter

    Easter holidays might be around the corner but household purse strings up and down the country are still tight. And the recent Budget hasn't helped matters as, according ... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 22 March 2013

  • 10 ways to eat healthily on a budget

    With the cost of living rising, many of us are constantly looking for ways to make cutbacks.... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 06 March 2013

  • Life's top 20 money-wasters

    With rising living costs, many of us are feeling the pinch and looking for ways to improve our finances.... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 21 February 2013

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Motoring news

  • Breakdown cover: Don't drive without it!

    If you've ever blown a gasket, blown a tyre or just blown any self-respect you had by running out of petrol, then you'll know that being a member of a breakdown recovery ... Read more

    Updated: 24 May 2013

  • How to get proof of no claims discount

    You've just landed yourself an epic deal on your car insurance by switching to a new insurer, and now it's asking for proof of your no claims discount. So how do you prov... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 22 May 2013

  • Get your car ready for camping

    Camping: the art of getting closer to nature while getting further away from the nearest hot shower, flushing toilet and cold beverage.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 15 May 2013

  • The best cars for young families

    As every parent knows, children change everything. A full night's sleep becomes a luxury, and every trip away from home becomes a military-style operation as supplies of ... Read more

    Updated: 02 May 2013

  • Are you a good driver? 5 ways to make it pay!

    When it comes to the cost of motor insurance, your annual premium may no longer simply reflect the demographic you represent - where you live, your age, occupat... Read more

    Updated: 19 April 2013

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Big Energy Week

  • Who should switch to save on energy bills?

    The Big Six energy suppliers may have all finally bowed to pressure to cut their prices, but millions of householders could still benefit by switching to a better deal.&n... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Senior Writer

    Updated: 17 January 2012

  • Making your home more energy efficient

    Pressure is mounting on the one remaining energy supplier to cut costs - but you don't have to wait for them to take action to reduce your gas and electricity bills.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 13 January 2012

  • Millions miss out on cheap energy bills

    EDF Energy, SSE and British Gas, npower and E.ON have all announced a reduction in energy prices and more providers are expected to follow suit. However, millions of... Read more

    Updated: 12 January 2012

  • British Gas and SSE cut prices

    Five of the Big Six energy firms - British Gas, EDF Energy, SSE, npower and E.On announced price cuts but millions of customers won't benefit from the lower pri... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 12 January 2012

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