Published in December 2008

The Most Consistent Savings Accounts

by Szu Ping Chan | Want to find a savings account that will remain competitive over the long term? Here are the accounts that have provided the most consistent returns over the past three years…

Published in November 2008

Don’t Be Dazzled By These Property Tricks

by Rachel Wait | Faced with challenging market conditions, housebuilders are offering ever more tempting incentives on new homes in a bid to attract buyers. Is it all too good to be true?

Published in October 2008

Four Cures For Rip-off Britain

by Cliff D'Arcy | With the government keen to keep the electorate happy, these four clean-ups would be a good start...

Ditch These Rip-Offs And Save Money

by Emma Lunn | The credit crunch means that many people could be tempted to ditch some insurance policies to save money. So which insurance policies do you really need and which could you live without?

Published in September 2008

Avoid Rip-Off Redundancy Insurance

by Jane Baker | Worried about losing your job? Why redundancy insurance isn’t the answer.

Published in August 2008

Avoid These Budget Airline Rip-Offs!

by Szu Ping Chan | Budget airlines may have rock-bottom fares, but if you're not careful, you could get charged an extra £32 just for checking in a bag at the airport. Here's a guide on how to avoid these, plus other tips on budget travel.

The five worst credit rip-offs... ever!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Thank to the credit crunch, borrowing has become more expensive. So, be sure to steer clear of these swindles.

Published in June 2008

The Worst Property Rip-Offs Ever!

by Donna Ferguson | Have you ever got rip-off road rage? Here's a list of the worst property rip-offs ever -- and how to avoid them!

Avoid These Airport Rip-Offs!

by Serena Cowdy | If you're flying off on holiday this summer -- don't get caught out at the airport! Serena Cowdy highlights the scams and swindles you need to avoid.

Avoid These Airport Rip-Offs!

by Serena Cowdy | If you're flying off on holiday this summer -- don't get caught out at the airport! Serena Cowdy highlights the scams and swindles you need to avoid.

The Great Booking Fee Rip-Off!

by Szu Ping Chan | Booking fees for tickets: yet another scandalous rip-off we can't avoid... or can we?

The Great Booking Fee Rip-Off!

by Szu Ping Chan | Booking fees for tickets: yet another scandalous rip-off we can't avoid... or can we?

The Death Of Rip-off Insurance?

by Cliff D'Arcy | The Competition Commission has released its findings into the sale of loan insurance. This is bad for banks but brilliant for borrowers!

Published in April 2008

Don't Fall For These Car Insurance Tricks!

by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy examines some of the potential pitfalls of car insurance -- and how you can avoid them.

The Utilities Tariff That Tricks You

by Laura Starkey | If you're moving house this year, beware the deemed tariff! Laura Starkey shows you how to avoid the energy providers' sneakiest trick.

Published in March 2008

New Banking Code Fails Consumers

by Neil Faulkner | The banks' foremost propaganda piece 'The Banking Code' continues to be a non-event, particularly when it comes to its stated goal of 'treating customers fairly'.

The Collapse Of Consumer Confidence

by Serena Cowdy | Is the economy really going down the tubes? And if so, what can we all do to save ourselves?

Published in February 2008

Beware This Pesky Practice

by Serena Cowdy | 'Can I interest you in a credit card? Or a mortgage? Or perhaps a high-interest loan?' Serena Cowdy outlines one sales technique that really gets under her skin.

Published in January 2008

The Greatest Rip-Off Rolls On!

by Cliff D'Arcy | As the City watchdog fines a lender £1 million for mis-selling loan insurance, we recommend tougher penalties.