In the red after Christmas? Prepare for even higher fees after overdraft charges overhaul
Posted on: Mon, 13/01/2020 - 09:44
The biggest shake-up in the overdraft market for a generation has caused the cost of going into the red to rocket. The overhaul, prompted by City regulator the Financial Conduct Authority, has...
New year money: how to regain control of your cash
Posted on: Wed, 08/01/2020 - 10:34
Did your debit and credit cards take a pounding in the run-up to Christmas? Or maybe you really splashed out in the new year sales? Some people could end up being saddled with debts until long after...
Fears grow for vulnerable consumers as overdraft charges bite
Posted on: Wed, 08/01/2020 - 10:31
Debt charities and money experts have warned the most vulnerable customers may be forced to pay double the fees after banks hiked overdraft costs in response to a regulator clampdown designed to...
Will you pay more under the new rules on overdrafts?
Posted on: Thu, 19/12/2019 - 09:53
B ank customers will no longer be shown overdrafts included in their “available funds” as part of a raft of changes effective from today The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the City watchdog,...
Poverty in Britain
Posted on: Wed, 11/12/2019 - 11:00
Dr Roger Gewolb, Founder and Executive Chairman of Fairmoney.com, appeared on Jazz FM's Business Breakfast to discuss poverty in the UK and the worsening state of personal finance across the nation...
‘I work long hours to be a good role model for my daughter’: Single mum on how she manages her budget and saves for holidays
Posted on: Wed, 11/12/2019 - 10:59
Amy Tarick White says that holding down two jobs as a single mother means she has to manage her time and money efficiently In our ‘ How I Live On... ’ series, we’re finding out exactly how people in...
Britain’s Great Pension Crisis: State pensioners reveal struggle to pay for vital heating
Posted on: Wed, 11/12/2019 - 10:34
BRITAIN’S GREAT PENSION CRISIS is a two-part series which airs this week, beginning on Channel 5 tonight. During the episode, a couple claiming the state pension reveal the financial challenge they’...
How to save money at Christmas: Top tips for making your money go further in winter 2019
Posted on: Wed, 11/12/2019 - 10:29
CHRISTMAS 2019 is fast-approaching, but from childcare to gifts, this time of year can often be a challenging time when it comes to keeping to a budget. As the festive period approaches, what are...
Should you let your partner pay off your debt?
Posted on: Tue, 26/11/2019 - 14:17
Investing: get the full picture before you risk peer-to-peer
Posted on: Fri, 22/11/2019 - 09:15
Platforms such as Zopa offer higher rates than banks and building societies for those ready to take chances A re your savings at risk of being overthrown by dark forces, never to be seen again? Marc...
