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Why are mortgage rates rising?
By: Ruth Jackson on Mar 8th, 2012
After years of steady mortgage rates, there has been a sudden spate of increases that is causing a panic among homeowners. But why have the banks suddenly started cranking up rates?
What ever happened to simple banking?
By: Ruth Jackson on Mar 5th, 2012
Today, the financial press is abuzz with news of Santander’s new current account. Its 123 account has been described as “innovative”, “unique” and “extremely competitive,” depending on which news story you read. But the word that really sums up this account is ‘complicated’.
How you can make up to £700 from switching accounts
By: Ruth Jackson on Feb 1st, 2012
A few years ago I pocketed £300 in three months from jumping current accounts. I was pretty proud of myself at the time and have bragged about it considerably since.
Funerals are a rip-off
By: Ruth Jackson on Sep 13th, 2011
Why is it no-one is prepared to discuss the business of death? This week a report came out warning us all that dying now costs £7,248. Yep, apparently shuffling off your mortal coil is a very expensive thing to do. The various costs ranging from funeral flowers to cremation have risen by £400 since last year.
Ladies, it's our own fault we're paid less
By: Ruth Jackson on Sep 2nd, 2011
So we’ve got another century to wait before women achieve pay parity with men.
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