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Helping youngsters to gain financial skills will help us all
Debt-ridden young adults face years of money woes. But a new movement hopes to help them.
By Simon Read | The Money Blog | Wednesday, 24 April 2013 at 8:19 am
How much does a phone call cost? Here’s how we could know when dialling
It’s almost impossible to work out how much it costs to ring your bank or energy supplier. But that could change if Ofcom adopt our proposal
By Simon Read | The Money Blog | Tuesday, 16 April 2013 at 3:34 pm
New current account battle set to erupt if Post Office gets it right
The Post Office is launching a current account in the Spring. It could be a massive challenge to the banks.
By Simon Read | The Money Blog | Thursday, 11 April 2013 at 8:00 am
Why are five million households now in debt to their energy supplier?
Debt woes are rising as heating bills soar. The energy firms must do more to help.
By Simon Read | The Money Blog | Tuesday, 9 April 2013 at 10:22 am
Payday lenders: are they targeting gamblers?
Ed Miliband’s crackdown on payday lenders is long overdue. They’re already preying on vulnerable people.
By Simon Read | The Money Blog | Monday, 8 April 2013 at 12:04 pm
Unscrupulous traders can no longer charge rip-off plastic card fees
New rules mean retailers can no longer rip-off consumers by adding extra charges when you use plastic
By Simon Read | The Money Blog | Saturday, 6 April 2013 at 8:00 am
Liars! The energy firms must be stopped from ripping us off
Energy firms face massive fines for flogging dodgy deals to unsuspecting customers. But they should be forced to compensate people, too.
By Simon Read | The Money Blog | Thursday, 4 April 2013 at 12:22 pm
The Budget: Red Boxes and Booze!
It’s the traditions that make the Budget interesting. But today’s won’t be as traditional as you’d hope.
By Simon Read | The Money Blog | Wednesday, 20 March 2013 at 8:00 am
Small print: which are the most annoying hidden charges?
Small print and hidden extras annoy us all. But what are the worst? And what can be done about it?
By Simon Read | The Money Blog | Tuesday, 19 March 2013 at 12:11 pm
Consumers’ message to Osborne: help us cope with household bills that have climbed 25%
The Chancellor has a chance to help the millions hit by soaring home energy and car costs in next week’s Budget. Where have the increases hit hardest?
By Simon Read | The Money Blog | Thursday, 14 March 2013 at 9:54 am
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