Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. As I looked at my bank statements one day in August 2017, I was horrified to see the figures. I was 27 and had spent £50 on a meal here, £60 on a massage there, several £100s on new outfits. The…
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Major checkout shake-up could see key payment rule scrapped in all UK shops
A major change could be coming to checkouts across the UK (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Cash might once have been king, but now many of us simply tap card machines with our phone or a smart device – with 85% of people…
Why getting married could have more financial benefits than you think
Getting hitched can be pricey, but it pays off in the long term (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Whether you’re already married, engaged, or dreaming of your perfect ‘big day’, there’s more to getting hitched than just love. Granted, the latter is typically…
What the wealthy do differently with their money — and how you can do it too
You’ll want to adopt a different mindset and some new habits if you’re serious about becoming financially wealthy (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. There’s a major difference between people that are rich and those that aren’t, going far beyond the number of zeros…
Martin Lewis warns UK savers to act now ahead of interest rate ‘tipping point’
Thinking about locking in a fixed rate savings account? Now could be the time to do so (Picture: Getty/REX) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Following the Bank of England announcing it’s cutting the base rate, Martin Lewis has warned UK savers of a ‘tipping point’ for…
Monzo customers given option to undo payments in ‘industry first’
It was called a ‘comfort blanket’ for customers (Picture: Getty) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. If you ever get buyers’ remorse after paying for things like a gigantic Snorlax, TukTuk, or even a bus, help is at hand. Monzo Bank have introduced an ‘undo payment’ feature…
Drivers losing thousands to ghost brokers — here are the red flags to look out for
Cases involving ghost brokers are on the rise according to the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Young drivers have been warned about the rise of fake car insurance policies offered up by ‘ghost brokers’. Ghost brokers are not real…
Passengers are ‘swerving’ train fares with trick to save over £50 per ticket
The Southwest Swerve can save you over £50 on travel from Birmingham (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. With UK train fares at an all-time high, commuters and staycationers alike are going to great lengths in their efforts to keep costs…
If you’re struggling to save money the ’50/30/20′ rule could help you budget
Desperate to save money but don’t know where to start? The 50/30/20 rule should be on your radar (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Everyone’s financial situation is different, meaning everyone’s saving goals will be different. While some might send regular instalments into an…
My credit score was so bad I couldn’t get a phone — now I’m a homeowner
Charles Thompson shares how he turned his finances around (Picture: Supplied) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Welcome to Me and My Money, Metro’s new series taking a peek into the nation’s wallets, with tell-all reader diaries on managing your finances. This week, we meet Charles Thompson,…