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Poor money skills fuelling ‘rise in debt and despair’

by kate hughes | Sep 25, 2020 | The Independent

Last week, a free service that helps consumers who have bought goods or services in the EU – all for free – issued a mayday call. The only service of its kind available to UK consumers, the UK European Consumer Centre, is manned by 11 specialist legal advisers who...

Inflation tweaks could cost savers and investors £122bn

Inflation tweaks could cost savers and investors £122bn

by kate hughes | Aug 25, 2020 | The Independent

Plans to switch inflation calculator could dramatically reduce the value of a lifetime’s savings

Would you trust a car salesman to protect you from unemployment?

Would you trust a car salesman to protect you from unemployment?

by kate hughes | Aug 25, 2020 | The Independent

Twelve-month ‘job loss protection’ now comes as standard on adverts for big-ticket items. But it won’t save you from the recession

Tesco Bank and RBS named and shamed in battle of the banks

Tesco Bank and RBS named and shamed in battle of the banks

by kate hughes | Aug 18, 2020 | The Independent

Banks and building societies still failing customers amid pandemic chaos and concern

Britons fill the holiday void by moving house

Britons fill the holiday void by moving house

by kate hughes | Aug 18, 2020 | The Independent

But how long can the post-lockdown mini-boom last?