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  • Bank charges - daylight robbery? One man’s battle to obtain compensation for bank charges has led to a flood of similar claims against banks across the UK. Stephen Hone, a law student from Devon, was so incensed by what he saw as ‘unfair’ charges made by his ban...
  • Current accounts Opening a current account is something we don’t tend to do very often. In fact, most of us are still using the first bank account we ever opened. It can seem quite an inconvenience to change current accounts as many people have various diffe...
  • Making and keeping a household budget Managing a household financially is a tricky job that needs to be kept on top of regularly to ensure you keep yourself afloat and out of debt. However, many people don’t budget their personal finances effectively (and some not at all). It&rs...
  • Life assurance Life assurance, also known as life insurance, is a policy that pays out a sum of money upon the death of the policy holder or insured person. It’s designed to provide financial support and reassurance to the insured’s family after they...
  • Homeowner loans Most people nowadays take out some form of borrowing or credit to help manage their finances. Personal loans are particularly popular because they are easy to come by and quick to set up. Personal loans come in the form of either secured or unsecu...
  • Health insurance Health insurance Health insurance, or medical insurance, is an optional form of insurance in the United Kingdom that covers the cost of private health care and medical treatment in place of or in addition to National Health Service (NHS) t...
  • Travel insurance Travel insurance provides peace of mind when on holiday. It can cover problems such as delays, cancellations, lost luggage, legal expenses and medical treatment. There are different types of policy available depending on how often you travel and w...
  • Car insurance Car insurance quotes can vary so much, so it’s wise to shop around for the best deal and to understand exactly what you’re being quoted for. The policies offered from insurer to insurer can also vary significantly, so like-for-like com...
  • Home insurance Home insurance is split into two categories: buildings (for structural problems and repairs) and contents (for loss of or damage to household belongings – from personal items such as jewellery to furnishings such as carpets). Policie...