Fed up with the credit crunch? Unable to get a mortgage? Fear not. The bank that was arguably once the country’s most reckless lender is back from the dead and being unleashed on the public …
You can save a fortune on household cleaning by using everyday items in unusual ways. Wood ash can be used to clean the glass doors on a woodburning stove, according to The Sunday Telegraph’s ‘1,000 …
The new capital allowances regime is more generous than the old one, but there are some “traps for the unwary”, says Tax Tips and Advice. Since April 2008, instead of getting tax relief for capital …
“Workers are rushing to take up benefits such as company share plans,” says Ali Hussain in The Sunday Times. The amount invested in save-as-you-earn (SAYE) schemes has jumped by 27% over the past year, according …
Fewer people got married in Britain in 2007 than at any time since 1862, according to National Statistics. The loss of various tax advantages has been blamed in part for the decline. But while we …
As new car sales plunge, car clubs are being touted as the ideal way to save money on running a car. Their cars are cheap, hassle-free and, because a single one can meet the needs …
With half term coming up in England, here’s a cheap way to entertain the kids. Children aged 5 to 11 can get free coaching sessions through the FA Skills Programme, says Martin Lewis on Moneysavingexpert.com. …
If you have a child or elderly relative who needs somewhere to live and have cash in the bank, falling house prices and low interest rates may tempt you to buy. But make sure you …
Time is running out for anyone wanting to protect large pensions. If the value of your pension entitlements exceeds the government’s lifetime allowance, then you should apply for tax protection by 5 April this year, …
Everyone knows that new cars shed pounds fast. The average car drops 20% in value on leaving the forecourt, and loses up to a third of its list price within three months. Just a year …