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- Published 26/01/2010 00:00:00 in Money and Savings
The-over 50s have felt the effects of the recession more than most, as those who rely on the interest earned from their savings to supplement their income have been hard hit by plummeting rates and rising inflation.
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- Published 23/09/2009 00:00:00 in Money and General
It’s little wonder that so many banks, insurance firms and credit card providers are launching products specifically targeting the over 50s. Why? Because they believe you are solvent, prudent and, most importantly, loyal. But don’t fall for the spin – not all of the products are necessarily worth having.
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- Published 01/07/2009 00:00:00 in Money and General
It always makes sense to maximise your money but it’s more important than ever in the current financial climate. You work hard for your cash so try and pay as little as possible for your borrowing and earn as much as possible from the money you have in credit. What’s more, maximising your money doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming.
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- Published 30/06/2009 00:00:00 in Money and Savings
With so much turmoil in the banking sector over the past few months, savers are feeling justifiably jittery about the safety of their hard-earned cash – but just how safe are their savings?
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- Published 19/03/2009 00:00:00 in Money and Mortgages
If the steep drop in interest rates means you now have a cheaper mortgage, here are some tips on what to do with that extra cash.
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- Published 25/02/2009 00:00:00 in Money and Savings
Don’t let the credit crunch give you a rumbling belly. You don’t have to give up treats or eat half portions in these financially challenging times, just use Confused.com’s savings tips to slim down your food bill while getting more for less.
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- Published 23/02/2009 00:00:00 in Money and Savings
A step-by-step guide to saving money in the credit crunch.
Unless you’re an accountant, managing personal finances is something most of us would rather leave to a rainy day. However, sort out your finances now and you could actually claw back enough cash to start saving again.
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- Published 20/02/2009 00:00:00 in Money and Credit Cards
Credit cards are like Marmite. Some people swear by them, others can’t stand them. During these difficult economic times, many people are thinking twice about taking on further credit. But cards can be useful to have around, as long as they’re used sensibly.
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- Published 10/02/2009 00:00:00 in Money and Credit Cards
Credit cards aren’t as readily available as they once were, so savvy shoppers now need to research the market to avoid being stung by expensive cards – or being refused altogether.
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- Published 09/02/2009 00:00:00 in Money and General
Do you want to save money on your household bills in 2009? Sorry – dumb question. Nobody wants to squander money in 2009 – or at least no-one we want to talk to. So here are Confused.com’s Top Tips for doing just that.
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- Published 20/01/2009 00:00:00 in Money and Mortgages
Having your home repossessed is one of the biggest fears faced by homeowners. And as the UK enters a recession and unemployment soars, growing numbers of people will struggle to pay their mortgage.
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- Published 08/10/2008 00:00:00 in Money and Mortgages
A few tips on how to make your mortgage work for you in times of financial squeeze
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- Published 08/10/2008 00:00:00 in Money and Mortgages
A few handy tips from Confused.com as to how to avoid getting into arrears on your mortgage payments
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- Published 08/10/2008 00:00:00 in Money and Mortgages
Mortgage tips for those who fall into negative equity from Confused.com
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- Published 08/10/2008 00:00:00 in Money and Loans
Some top tips on borrowing money sensibly, and not spiralling into debt.
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- Published 01/03/2008 00:00:00 in Money and General
At the beginning of February this year, Egg gave 161,000 of its customers (approximately 7%) notice of the cancellation of their credit cards. After 35 days, although they could continue to make the minimum monthly repayments, they would no longer be able to spend on their credit cards.