Articles by Johanna Gornitzki

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    Santander: The bank people love to hate

    By and large, it's the big banks that take the top spot as the worst companies when it comes to looking after their customers - and Santander featured heavily in our recent customer service survey.

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    Do existing customers get a raw deal?
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    The majority of Brits believe banks, building societies and other financial services companies favour new customers over existing ones, according to Moneywise's latest Consumer Opinion Survey.

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    Budget 2012: Some high earners cling onto child benefits
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    People earning just above the higher-rate threshold will not lose the child benefit when it's scrapped for higher earners in April 2013, Chancellor George Osborne has announced.

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    Be your own chancellor with Moneywise's 2012 Budget
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    So the Budget 2012 has been revealed. But no matter whether it made you better or worse off, the fact is the fundamental issues facing the UK economy - and our personal finances - remain.

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    Is your engagement ring covered?
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    With all the planning needed to prepare a wedding, getting the engagement ring insured is something the average couple is likely to forget. Johanna Gornitzki offers some tips on getting your valuable jewellery insured.

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    Don't be fooled by the latest energy cuts
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    The mild start to 2012 has seen a round of energy price cuts with the 'Big Six' all dropping prices. However, Johanna Gornitizki urges you to look beyond the marketing ploy at the cold hard facts.

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    Five ways to burglar-proof your home
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    Make sure you home is properly covered or you could risk losing out to burglars. Johanna Gornitzki offers her top insurance tips.

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    Autumn Statement: Benefits to increase by 5.2% next year

    Most working-age and disability benefits will be increased in line with inflation (measured using the consumer prices index) next year, Chancellor George Osborne has revealed.

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    Cut the cost of critical illness insurance
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    Being diagnosed with a serious illness is one of the most stressful events that could happen to you. As well as dealing with the illness you will need to consider how you will cope financially if you become too ill to work...

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    Cut the cost of critical illness insurance
    heart rate monitor

    Being diagnosed with a serious illness is one of the most stressful events that could happen to you. As well as dealing with the illness you will need to consider how you will cope financially if you become too ill to work.