Latest articles by Naomi Caine
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Where to get the best deal on fixed rate bonds
Features Fixed-rate bonds are offering better deals than variable-rate for the first time in over a year. We look at the best deals around.
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Will travel insurance cover terror delays?
Features Even if your holiday was ruined by the airport chaos sparked by the terrorist threat, you probably won't be covered by your travel insurance. Plus - whay chip and pin hasn't prevented card fraud, and the scandal of payment protection insurance.
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How to survive a winter of discontent
Features As British Gas and EDF Energy announce a forthcoming hike in gas and electricity prices, stay snug without being out of pocket by switching your supplier.
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Are Sipps the future of retirement savings?
Features More and more insurers, stockbrokers and IFAs are offering Sipps. So what are the benefits for your retirement provision?
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How safe is your alternatively secured pension?
Features The freedom to draw a retirement income from investments held in an Alternatively Secured Pension was hard won, but the Government now looks set to turn this policy on its head.
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What students should really look for in a bank account
Features Each year banks fight it out to get students to open an account with them, offering free gifts like iPods to tempt them in. But freshers should ignore the freebies and check the overdraft deals.
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How to avoid holiday currency charges
Features Holiday currency charges are a licence for banks to print money. But shopping around for cash and cards before you go can save you a small fortune.
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Beware the bogus brokers
Features It's not just novices and the gullible who are falling victim to financial scams - experienced investors are losing money too. Also, the government's latest climb-down on tax and a new policy that insures you against getting caught by a speed camera.
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Bring back state pensions
Features The pensions system is a mess. Instead of sending advisers to explain the complex pension credits system, the government should bring back a decent state pension that works for everyone.
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Act now on endowments compensation
Features If you were missold an endowment policy, you could be entitled to claim compensation, but only if you act quickly.
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