The Best Of The Fool

If you've been away or just been busy, you may not have had enough time to read all our features this month. So we've selected a few of our best August articles for you to catch up on.Six Safe Havens In A Storm 16 August 2007In turbulent times you may want safety, so Cliff D'Arcy suggested some secure shelters for your cash.Psst! Some Mortgages Are Getting Cheaper 23 August 2007Surprisingly, a few lenders have trimmed their fixed-rate mortgage rates in the last couple of weeks. Stuart Watson tells us more.Top Tips For Homebuyers 15 August 2007Alison Hunt gives ten tips that you could help you get a good deal when you buy a home.Ten Money-Saving Tips For The Seriously Strapped 9 August 2007Here's how Harriet Earle turned being seriously strapped into serious fun with the aid of a pocket calculator.Nationwide Versus The Rest 8 August 2007Nationwide offers a wide range of financial products and has a loyal following. Neil Faulkner compares the building society to its rivals to see if that loyalty is justified.Get An Extra £200 In The Bank 13 August 2007Probably millions of us are owed hundreds of pounds each by our gas and electricity suppliers. With one quick call you could have a cheque in the post next week!Money Talk Podcast: How To Build A Healthy Pension Pot - Whatever Your Age 1 August 2007 David Kuo, Neil Faulkner and Andrew Morris discuss what it costs to start a pension from scratch aged 20, 30, 40 and 50. Find out if you'll be maintaining your current 'Wine and Pâté' lifestyle or getting by on 'Homebrew and Chips'!