Category: News
Orange increase the cost of line rental by 4.34%
Orange have text pay monthly customers to announce an increase on it’s pay monthly line rental. A very unusual step. Some customers have emailed us asking if they are allowed to do this, whilst in a monthly contract. What Orange are saying As you probably know, inflation is at a 20 year high, which is [...]
Money Saving Tip – Moving a large item? Let companies pitch their bid to you!
You may be moving house or just need to move an item you have sold on Ebay, either way, ringing up various companies or visiting lot’s of website’s to get a good price is both time consuming and boring! Anyvan could save you as much as 75% and all you have to do is complete [...]
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Payday Loan Debts Quadruple in 2 years
The number of people running into debt through so-called payday loans has quadrupled in two years, according to one debt advisory service.Payday loans are small, short-term unsecured loans designed to tide people over until they get their salary. The Citizens Advice Bureau says it is too easy to obtain such credit and is calling for [...]
Interest Rates held and £75bn to be pumped into the economy through quantitative easing
The Bank of England has said it will inject a further £75bn into the economy through quantitative easing (QE). The Bank has already pumped £200bn into the economy by buying assets such as government bonds, in an attempt to boost lending by commercial banks. But this is the first time it has added to its [...]
5 of the big 6 have increased their prices, could you save money by switching?
Advertisement 5 Of the Big Six Utility Companies have increased their prices again this Summer, leaving Consumers worrying about their Winter Fuel Bills. Instead of recommending plans, we believe you can probably Surprise yourself by entering just a few details into uSwitch! It tells us we could save over £120 a year and you could [...]
Are Penny Auctions a Scam or a Good way to Save Money?
Ever since the arrival of Swoopo, most have questioned the ethnics behind Penny Auctions. Some still compare them to Gambling. The Gambling Commission has ruled that Penny Auction sites are NOT gambling and are a game of skill. That said, where you choose to play may be more than a game of Judgement. Not all [...]
Ofgem Investigate Energy Pricing
The regulator Ofgem has brought in the forensic accountants BDO to see if energy firms understated their retail profits to justify higher prices. BDO will look at trading profits, wholesale prices and how the firms hedge against price fluctuations. The move marks a stepping up of its investigation into the big six energy suppliers. The [...]
The Hidden Holiday Sting
How you choose to spend your mony on holiday is entirely up to you, but did you know that hidden fees on credit cards when you are abroad rake in over £457 million for Credit Card firms according to research. The majority of creidt and debit card charge customers when they’re abroad, often without any [...]
Iceland to begin repaying UK debt
Landsbanki has a financial interest in frozen food store chain Iceland, the famous London toy store Hamleys, jewellery group Aurum – which owns Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb – and department store group House of Fraser. The bank will begin the renewed effort in the coming weeks to attempt to raise at least part of [...]
I can’t afford to Insure my Car
I Cannot Afford My Car Insurance… Firstly, never, ever be tempted to drive if your car isn’t insured. The rocketing cost of car insurance has tipped the balance for some people meaning they can no longer afford to drive. The last thing you want is the possibility of hurting someone or being Sued or even [...]
Thinking of a Payday Loan… Don’t be tempted by the TV Ad
A TV ad for Pay Day Loans is nothing new, however, one has caught our attention. It’s for a company called Pounds2Payday. They brag how you can borrow up to £1500 and spread the repayments over 6 months. A look at a typical example loan of just £100 however, shows the company will make one [...]
Apple Profits Leap on Strong iPhone and iPad sales
Apple’s latest profits soared past expectations as sales of its best-known iPhone and iPad products more than doubled. Net income was $7.31bn (£4.6bn) in the three months to 25 June, 125% higher than a year earlier and a record quarterly profit for the firm. Revenue was $28.6bn, also a quarterly record. Apple sold more than [...]
Debt Fears Continue
European stock markets fell heavily on Monday, weighed down by fears that the eurozone’s debt crisis was spreading. In Italy shares dropped 4%, in France the Cac index fell 2.7%, Germany’s Dax fell 2.3%, and London’s FTSE 100 was down 1%. US markets were also down. Banks across Europe were hit hard, with Italy’s Unicredit [...]
Home Improvements that add value to your property
Home Improvements that add value to your property It’s still hard to sel homes and homeowners are looking at ways to make their home stand out from the crowd as well as adding value to their home. Even a lick of paint can add value to your home! Most home improvements will enhance the resale [...]
Did you know your Car insurance is invalid if your prescription is out of date?
Did you know that Driving your car without a frequent eye test could actually invalidate your Car Insurance? Everyone should have frequent eye tests, if you currently wear glasses or use Contact lenses it’s important that you have frequent eye tests. You could qualify for a totally free Eye Test, Visit Free Eye Exam and [...]
Fuel Prices set to fall
Millions of motorists are set to cash in on a fresh pump price war.Britain’s biggest supermarkets yesterday announced a cut of 3p a litre on both petrol and diesel. Sainsburys and Morrisons dropped their prices by 3p a litre. Asda said it will do the same. AA welcomes the rapid reduction and it is hoped [...]

