
Oojal Dhanjal
Oojal has a background in consumer journalism and is interested in helping people make the most of their money.
Oojal has an MA in international journalism from Cardiff University, and before joining MoneyWeek, she worked for Look After My Bills, a personal finance website, where she covered guides on household bills and money-saving deals.
Her bylines can be found on Newsquest, Voice Wales, DIVA and Sony Music, and she has explored subjects ranging from politics and LGBTQIA+ issues to food and entertainment.
Outside of work, Oojal enjoys travelling, going to the movies and learning Spanish with a little green owl.
Latest articles by Oojal Dhanjal
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Water bills set to rise by 21% a year – how to cut costs
Households could see their water bills soar by roughly 21% annually, but suppliers warn it’s not enough to address essential repairs.
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Tipping culture: when to tip and how much is too much?
Travel Tipping culture in one country can be very different from another. If you want to know when to tip, when to skip, and how much to give – we’ve got you covered
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Best and worst UK banks for online banking revealed
When it comes to keeping your money safe, not all banks are equal. We reveal the best and worst UK banks for online banking – how does your provider compare?
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The best travel websites
Looking for the best travel websites to make your holiday planning easier? From finding flights to researching restaurants, we’ve got you covered for all your travel essentials
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5 AI scams to be aware of
AI scams are revolutionising how fraudsters operate. We explain what to look out for and how to protect yourself
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How to get the best travel insurance
Finding the best travel insurance policy is vital for holidaymakers to avoid getting stung by unexpected costs. We look at how to choose the right cover
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The 10 most popular cities – how expensive are they to visit?
From Barcelona to Tokyo, here are some of the world’s most popular cities and the price tags they come with. Can you guess which city topped the list?
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UK stock market opening times
We reveal the UK stock market opening times, what are the extended trading hours and whether it’s open on bank holidays
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12 activities your travel insurance might not cover
Your travel insurance might not be as adventurous as you. Make sure to check the small print, travel experts warn
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Santander issues football ticket scam warning ahead of Euro 2024
Santander has warned that football ticket scams rose by 82% last year and could get worse ahead of Euro 2024 kicking off this summer. Here’s how to avoid getting fouled
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Ofgem considers lifting ban on cheaper energy deals for new customers
Ofgem says that ‘now is the right time’ to remove the ban that allowed energy suppliers to offer exclusive deals at low prices to new customers
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British Airways revamps Avios scheme bringing down flight prices to £1
With the new Avios part-payments scheme you can now bag a British Airways flight for as little as £1
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Top 10 most affordable places for first time buyers
Looking to get onto the property ladder? We reveal the top 10 most affordable places in the UK to buy a house
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Barclays warns of significant rise in social media investment scams
Investment scam victims are losing an average £14k, with 61% of those falling for one over social media. Here's how to spot one and keep your money safe
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Scottish Power to pay out £1.5m in energy bill compensation for overcharging
Scottish Power has agreed to a compensation package of £1.5 million after the energy supplier wrongly overcharged nearly 1,700 customers
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Amex hikes fee on BA cards and makes changes to companion voucher scheme
American Express has raised the spending requirements for its popular British Airways credit card. Do the perks outweigh the costs?
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Retirees receive £119,000 less in pension savings than expected
UK retirees are facing smaller pension pots than expected, with more than half of adults regretting not having started saving earlier in their careers
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What is Islamic finance?
Sharia-compliant or Islamic finance banks regularly offer great rates for savers, but how do they differ from Western banks?
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Most common Amazon scams to avoid
Scammers use every trick in the book to convince you that a phone call or message is genuinely from Amazon. Here are some common attempts doing the rounds.
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Lloyds Bank issues romance scam warning - how to avoid it
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, romance fraudsters are not only breaking hearts but also bank balances. And it's often men that are most affected.
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