Is it time to switch to a challenger bank? When you think of banks, your first thought is probably of household names. However, there is a growing number of challenger banks. The red tape for setting up banks was loosened in 2013 which has allowed many new establishments to enter the market. If you’re […]
How to save loose change and what to do with it “Are you afraid of change? Leave it here!” You’ve probably seen tip jars using that pun to encourage you to leave your loose change. Aside from placing your money in service trays, there are other things you can do with your coppers and silvers, […]
FCA delays PPI rules & deadline announcement The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today stated that it will no longer be publishing new rules regarding how providers should investigate PPI claims. The banking regulator also confirmed it will delay announcing when the anticipated PPI deadline will be, instead aiming to make the announcement for both […]
Who is Martin Lewis? Martin Lewis a financial journalist, consumer champion, television presenter, author and founder of the website moneysavingexpert.com. The website is now the UK’s biggest money saving site, with more than 15 million monthly users. Martin also has his own ITV show, The Martin Lewis Money Show, and regularly appears on other TV […]
The ever increasing PPI bill How many times have you heard that the PPI saga is coming to an end? So called experts have been saying it and getting it wrong for years. Today we hear that the Lloyds Banking Group have set aside a further £1bn to cover PPI compensation costs that have now […]
Should you be getting paid to watch ads? With the growth of ad blocking, are we likely to see more ways to make money through consuming advertising content? Now Tesco mobile customers can get paid to watch ads. Is this the future? Many people will try to avoid seeing adverts whilst they are […]