Published in December 2011

PPI compensation payouts: £1 billion and counting

by Simon Ward | Payouts accelerate as banks struggle to deal with complaints.

Published in November 2011

Don't be bullied by your insurance company

by Henri May | If your insurer is trying to put you off from making a valid insurance claim, use the law to fight back.

Published in October 2011

The vital message lurking in Downton Abbey

by Robert Powell | Downton Abbey viewers may have been angered by the sheer number of adverts wedged into the programme, but that doesn't mean they were all worth ignoring...

Published in August 2011

Get £100,000 if you can't work

by Neil Faulkner | One insurer has paid an average £14,500 per year for seven years to its customers who are no longer able to work.

Published in July 2011

The latest easyJet rip off

by Emma Lunn | Budget airline easyJet has started up a new travel insurance venture. But it's a surefire way to waste your cash!

Published in June 2011

The only PPI worth buying

by Cliff D'Arcy | Most payment protection policies are a right rip-off, but this is a valuable safety-net.

Why a few white lies could cost you a fortune

by Emma Lunn | Many of us are tempted to bend the truth a little in order to secure cheaper insurance premiums. But it's a dangerous - and potentially expensive - game to play.

Get your insurer to pay out

by John Fitzsimons | New rules will force insurers to ask more relevant questions, so that they have fewer reasons for turning down claims.

Top money-saving tips for festival goers

by Rachel Wait | Festival season is hotting up, so if you're planning to attend any festivals this summer but want to keep down your costs, here's everything you need to know...