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Don't lose out on bank charge rebates
Features With the Court of Appeal ruling that bank charges can be regulated by the Office of Fair Trading, the long-running battle against unfair charges may be coming to an end. So it is worth getting your rebate claim in now, before the floodgates open. Ruth Jackson explains how.
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Which is safer, a bank or building society?
Features How do banks and building societies size up against each other, and which is the safer bet for your cash?
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Can you claim back excessive bank fees?
Features The Court of Appeal is considering the OFT case against banks, who are accused of making unfair profits through excessive bank charges. So will you be able to get any of your money back?
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Get married without breaking the bank
Features Ruth Jackson has a few simple ways to cut the cost of your wedding without ruining your big day. Plus five other tips to save you money.
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Move your savings to an Irish bank
Features The Irish government has promised to guarantee 100% of saving deposits at six retail banks with no limits.
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How to find a good personal banker
Features If you've got a lot of money, resist the temptation to throw it all away on fancy labels. Get yourself a proper wealth manager and preserve your spending power for the future.
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Which bank is the safest?
Features The run on Northern Rock has left many savers feeling extra-cautious. Merryn Somerset Webb looks at how to find the banks with the least exposure to money market chaos - and why you should always have a back-up account.
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High street banks: the worm has turned
Features High street banks have enjoyed bumper profits in recent years, often by ripping off their customers with products such as payment protection insurance and credit card cheques. So why is Merryn Somerset-Webb beginning to feel a little sorry for them?
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