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FSA warns 76,000 people on conmen hit list

Naphtalia Loderick,
03 May, 2012

Financial regulator the FSA is contacting 76,732 people to let them know they are targets for fraudsters.

Topics: Your consumer rights
Tags: Consumer rights, Savings

Public warned against scam calls

Adam Jolley,
02 May, 2012

The public are being warned to be on guard against criminals who are calling and emailing consumers with the false promise that they can help reclaim bank charges and win compensation.

Topics: Your consumer rights
Tags: Consumer rights, Current accounts

Hosepipe ban: Keep a lid on water costs

Esther Shaw,
16 Apr, 2012

With the UK on the brink of its worst drought in 30 years and a hosepipe ban now in place in southern and eastern England, consumers are being urged to get serious about saving water.

Topics: Shrink your bills
Tags: The environment, Energy saving, Cutting costs, Gas & electricity

Don't struggle with student debt: Get free advice

Chris Torney,
12 Mar, 2012

Students are this week being encouraged to avoid debt problems by seeking free financial help and applying early for loans and grants. Read More…

Topics: Smarter spending, Plan for the future
Tags: Cutting costs, Debt

Recent graduates struggle to get skilled jobs

Paul Drury,
06 Mar, 2012

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the percentage of recent graduates working in lower skilled jobs has risen from 26.7 per cent in 2001 to 35.9 per cent at the end of 2011. Read More…

Topics: Plan for the future
Tags: Young drivers, Debt, economy

Review: New Santander 123 current account

Stephen Jones,
05 Mar, 2012

A new cashback current account from Santander is promising to offer a radical change in the way customers earn returns on their money. Read More…

Topics: Smarter spending, Shrink your bills
Tags: Current accounts, Cutting costs

Buying a house? Check your credit first

Naphtalia Loderick,
17 Feb, 2012

Taking the first step on the property ladder in the current climate inevitably means a big deposit to get the best mortgage rates. But it’s important to have a good credit record too. Read More…

Topics: Property market
Tags: Mortgages

Barclays launches mobile phone payment app

Confused.com staff writer,
16 Feb, 2012

Barclays has launched a new mobile phone service which allows UK current account holders to send money via their smartphone, simply by knowing the recipient's mobile phone number. Read More…

Topics: Smarter spending
Tags: Shopping, Mobile phones, Current accounts

Love, relationships, and your bank balance

Sue Hayward,
06 Feb, 2012

The word money written in sand on a beach

Money worries are one of the biggest relationship strains, particuarly among the 25 to 54 age groups, according to research. As Valentine's Day looms, we take a look at love and your bank balance. Read More…

Topics: Smarter spending, Shrink your bills
Tags: Mortgages, Debt, Cutting costs, Savings, Car insurance, Mobile phones

10 ways to borrow money

Neil Faulkner,
25 Jan, 2012

In just over a year, the cheapest lenders have cut prices almost 30 times on their most popular loans. Yet with many different ways to borrow you need to consider which type of credit is right for you.