Published in December 2008

Cracking Current Accounts To Kick Off 2009

by Serena Cowdy | New Year, new resolutions. new current account anyone? Here's how to make your bank work harder for you in 2009.

Earn £60 A Year From An Empty Current Account

by Laura Starkey | Halifax has launched a new current account that pays no interest on balances. But it could earn you an extra £60 a year -- even if you spend every penny you pay in.

How To Tackle Your Overdraft Today!

by Jane Baker | If you regularly slip into the red on your current account, here's how to banish your overdraft once and for all!

Make The Most Of Your Current Account

by Szu Ping Chan | We tell you why your current account could be a better place for your banking needs than a savings account or credit card - while saving you money at the same time!

8.5% Fixed Savings Rate - With Easy Access

by Neil Faulkner | You can still get an 8.5% return on your savings....

Published in November 2008

Get Free Cash From Your Current Account!

by Szu Ping Chan | Despite the fact we use them on a day to day basis, current accounts are the often forgotten product of the banking world.

Published in October 2008

Five Fabulous Current Accounts

by Rachel Wait | Are you really getting the best deal on your current account or is it time you made the switch?

The Nicest Current Account In Town

by Szu Ping Chan | Szu Ping Chan takes a look at a bad type of bank account which could have some redeeming benefits.

The True Value Of Current Accounts With Benefits

by Neil Faulkner | Are current accounts with extra benefits like travel insurance and breakdown cover really worth paying for? Neil Faulkner finds out.

Published in September 2008

Overdrafts Are Getting Too Expensive!

by Cliff D'Arcy | As the credit crunch bites and bad debts mount up, banks are fighting back by raising interest rates for borrowers. Clearly, being overdrawn is set to become even costlier...

Don't Let Bank Blunders Cost You Money

by Jane Baker | Can you trust your bank to pay you the right amount of interest? Be on your guard for slip ups.  

Don't Be Tempted By This Current Account

by Emma Lunn | This current account is supposed to make you better off by £280 a year. But one Fool wouldn't touch it with a bargepole.

Watch Out For This Current Account Shake-Up

by Szu Ping Chan | Szu Ping Chan looks at a current account shake-up that could be a bad sign for British banking as we know it.

Published in August 2008

Lloyds Hunts Well-Off Customers

by Cliff D'Arcy | On Tuesday, Lloyds TSB launched Vantage, its new current-account package. We do the sums and put it to the test.

Published in July 2008

My Five Favourite Student Accounts

by lovemoney.com staff | If you're headed into higher education this autumn, make sure you pick the best bank account for you.

Another Six Months In Limbo!

by Cliff D'Arcy | More bad news for bank customers, as the City watchdog agrees to a six-month freeze on complaints about bank charges. Shame!

How To Beat Overdraft Charges

by Serena Cowdy | If you're on the verge of hitting your overdraft limit, don't panic. Here's how to steer clear of the charges.

It's Official: British Banks Are Bad!

by Laura Starkey | Laura Starkey looks at the less than astonishing findings of the OFT's new UK current account market study.

Banking On A Better Summer

by Cliff D'Arcy | Before you shoot off on your summer holiday, why not knock your current account into shape? Switching between banks could leave you hundreds of pounds a year better off.

Britain's Best Current Account?

by Szu Ping Chan | Could a current account that pays zero interest be the best in Britain? Find out which bank we're talking about - and why we think it's so good!

Published in June 2008

Earn 60 Times More Current Account Interest!

by Szu Ping Chan | And it's not just for new customers either. Find out more here...

Published in May 2008

Bank Charges Have NOT Got Cheaper

by Neil Faulkner | Barclays is once again changing the small print in its current-account contracts to try to get around the unfair bank charges issue.

Ditch Your Crafty Current Account!

by Laura Starkey | Some banks are trying to ensure that customers won't gain anything from a reduction in bank charges. Here's how they're doing it... And how to stop them!

Published in April 2008

How Generous Is Your Bank Account?

by Cliff D'Arcy | How much better off could you be if you switched your current account? Cliff D'Arcy investigates.

Bank Charges Ruling Not Straightforward

by Neil Faulkner | The bank charges verdict is more mixed than the media has led us to believe. Read about it here.

The Best Overdraft Rates In Town

by Szu Ping Chan | Which accounts are best for customers who regularly use their overdrafts? Szu Ping Chan investigates.

The Classic Current Account Con

by Szu Ping Chan | Why packaged current accounts could be a very bad idea...

Published in March 2008

The Best Basic Bank Accounts For Bankrupts

by Serena Cowdy | Have you been refused a bank account? Reading this might help.

Arranging Your Overdraft? Read This First!

by Serena Cowdy | If you're about to ask for an overdraft extension, first read about the fees you may be charged.

Published in February 2008

The Ugly Side Of Current Accounts

by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy has a look at the ugly aspects of some UK current accounts - so you can choose the one that best fits your needs.

Norwich & Peterborough -- A Correction

by Ed Bowsher | Earlier this week we got our facts wrong on the Norwich & Peterborough BS Gold Account. It's a better account than we said.

Earn 8.5% Interest In Your Current Account!

by Neil Faulkner | Some whacky deals from your bank: earn 8.5% interest for more than a year, and get a £200 cash payout in six months!

Earn 8.5% Interest In Your Current Account!

by Neil Faulkner | Some whacky deals from your bank: earn 8.5% interest for more than a year, and get a £200 cash payout in six months!

Published in January 2008

Top Five Current Accounts

by Jane Baker | Does your current account measure up to the best on the market? Take a look at the winners and decide whether you should upgrade to a better model.

Is Your Overdraft An Ogre?

by Cliff D'Arcy | Slipping into the red during the post-Christmas financial hangover could cost you an arm and a leg. We reveal the rip-off overdrafts.

Bank Charges Claim Vs. The FSA

by Neil Faulkner | Is the financial regulator controlled by the banks? We question the FSA's motives for its bizarre and awful handling of penalty bank charges.

Protect Your Money -- The Islamic Way

by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy suggests that the high street banks might learn a thing or two from Islamic banking.