The recession may have started with the mortgage meltdown but it's the nation's savers that have really borne the brunt. Savings rates have been slashed in the last year or so, meaning that those wh

The internet is a wonderful creation. And during times when money's tight, it's nice to know that in and amongst all the Twilight fan sites and adult titillation, there are a handful of really useful

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So, after weeks of pre-amble, the last Budget before the general election is here. It's already received a number of name tags, from the Robin Hood Budget to the ‘holding' Budget - but what real

After a recession and more than two years of banks receiving the wrath of consumers and politicians alike, it might come as no surprise to find that change in the sector is afoot. The British retail b

Many opportunistic companies have been offering to ‘clear all your debts' on your behalf, but can they be trusted? As the government suspends one major operator, Stephen Jones seeks out the answ

First Santander, now Nationwide - are banks and building societies killing off the counter service? In November last year, customers hoping to withdraw £30 or less over the counter at Santander