What to look for in extra debit and credit cards Heading out with just one card can be risky. As July’s global IT crisis showed, when many businesses were unable to take cards, you could be stuck being unable to pay at all. But there are other ti…
Read MoreWe’ve asked the UK’s biggest providers how customers can get in touch to protect their accounts If your smart phone gets stolen, you need to act quickly. One of the first things you should do is report the theft to your banks and financial providers, t…
Read MoreOur exclusive research has revealed your biggest pet peeves As a nation, we tend to be somewhat loyal to our banks and other providers. But our latest research with our sister site Smart Money People has shown us what it would take to make you ditch th…
Read MoreWe compare the offers on the most popular family discount subscriptions Kids Pass and Days Out With The Kids are two popular subscriptions that claim to save you money on your days out. But does paying for membership actually save you money, or can you…
Read MoreUnlimited food and drink sounds like excellent value but beware of the catches As a nation, we love to go bottomless. Brunches, pizzas, sushi, prosecco – it’s the all-you-can-eat buffet turbo-charged. Restaurants promise us endless food or …
Read MoreThis packaged account costs £19 per month Halifax Ultimate Reward is a packaged bank account. It gets a bundle of insurances that could save you money on getting them individually. Here’s what you get with the Halifax Ultimate Reward account. Hal…
Read MoreWhen you go on holiday there’s bound to be something you forget – but I’d much rather leave behind my toothbrush than head overseas without checking off these money matters from my holiday checklist. It’s all stuff that wil…
Read MoreThe outage is worldwide and impacts flights, payments and banking systems If you’ve been impacted by the global IT outage and you’re out of pocket as a result, here are some of the things you can do to help yourself in the meantime. What’s happened? Cr…
Read MoreThe outage is worldwide and impacts flights, payments and banking systems If you’ve been impacted by the global IT outage and you’re out of pocket as a result, here are some of the things you can do to help yourself in the meantime. What’s happened? Cr…
Read MoreCancel by September if you don’t want the replacement Just last month, Leon announced its subscription to rival Pret’s five-a-day for £30 offer, but we’ve now had news that the Pret subscription is set to end, at least in its current format. Here’s wh…
Read MoreA widespread IT issue has impacted online and contactless payments Early on Friday morning, news of a global IT outage affecting some banks, media outlets, airlines and more was reported. One consequence is that some shops, including Waitrose, Morrison…
Read MoreHow to find out if you’re better off with a meter or set rates. Water meters can really divide people. Sometimes they can save you a decent chunk of cash every year, but others will see their bills rocket when one is installed. I’ve always …
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