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On the Money: Interest rates may be stingy, but the right strategies can still pay off CommentsSeeking the right help is key for Londoners in financial pain
Comment: There really are two cities in London when it comes to finances Comments
How to save it...
Thrifty tips on sending greetings, getting cashback with your plastic, avoiding costly options when booking flights, and coping with those water bills Comments
Move now on a mortgage if you want to unlock the best deals
On the Money: Lenders are already starting to jack up their interest rates, so it's best to start your search right away Comments
UK families £7,900 in debt
UK families are typically £7,900 in debt from personal loans, overdrafts and credit cards a report has found Comments (1)
Wealthy foreigners push up price of homes in the capital
Some of London's most prestigious addresses, such as Belgravia's Wilton Crescent, are seeing soaring prices as would-be buyers clamour to pour cash into the capital's housing market Comments (4)
House prices fall
House prices dipped by 0.2% in January, as analysts predicted that the market could tilt further in buyers' favour over the coming months Comments
How to save it...
This week: discount sites on the web, how to stamp on postage costs, ideas for cutting shopping bills, and an app to get you a good deal at the theatre Comments
Make it your policy to save on insurance
On the Money: Insiders spill the beans on how we overpay - and what we ought to do Comments (1)Gloomy outlook for property market
House prices have failed to record any monthly increase for a year-and-a-half, with the pressure on household budgets and the weak economy expected to push them down even further, a study from property analyst Hometrack has found.
Feeling the pinch? Then shop around to put your money matters in top shape
Financial planning is crucial to make the most of your cash in these testing times. Lucy Tobin points the way to best deals on debt and saving CommentsHow to save it...
Use gizmos to cut electricity costs, cash in by complaining, answer a cut-price mobile provider's call and log in to lots of free stuff Comments (1)
Bank on an account switch to help you save money
The new year means plenty of attractive offers to tempt you to move bank. Annie Shaw explains what you should look out for Comments
Top ways to make your savings grow even in these tough times
As the eurozone lurches from one crisis to another, investors are keen to find stability and a decent return. Joe McGrath examines options including ISAs, tracker bonds and even 'peer-to-peer' online lending. Comments
Here's how to negotiate the minefield of advice on mortgages
If you're worried that interest rates may rise and leave you short, now is a good time to review your deal, says Rob Griffin Comments
22 year wait 'to buy first home'
Low to middle income earners will not see their disposable income approach pre-recession levels until 2020 at best Comments (2)Revival choked by banks' reluctance to lend, CML says
A lending crackdown by worried banks will squeeze would-be borrowers this year despite glimmers of revival in December, the Council of Mortgage Lenders has warned Comments
Rental market shows fall
Glimpses of a softening in the rental market have been seen, as average rents dropped for the second month in a row Comments
Miliband: End the 'rip-off' charges
Ed Miliband has called for an end to Britain's "rip-off consumer culture", insisting the Government should intervene on exorbitant charges for savings, holidays, banking and parking Comments (4)
Banks accused of baffling overdraft charges
High street banks have been accused of using overdraft penalty charges so baffling not even a maths PhD student can work them out Comments (3)
Plenty of perks in the air if you throw the bank switch
On the Money: It's war: the one-time minnows preparing to take on the big guns in the banking sector have pushed Britain's biggest players into an unprecedented fight to win new customers Comments
