Laura Starkey
The five fibs you should never tell your insurer
Telling a few white lies to cut the cost of your car cover might seem tempting right now; even Jeremy Clarkson has joked that it's a fair idea! But even the smallest porkies could have serious… Read More
Are you paying for pointless insurance?
The recession has led many people to consider cutting back on insurance policies, some of which you should think twice about cancelling. Laura Starkey looks at which insurances are essential - and… Read More
Why weighing less means paying less
Life insurance is an essential product for many people, but some insurers are taking a harder line than ever with customers who don't maintain a healthy BMI. In this article, I explain how your weight… Read More
Don't let them hike your credit card rate!
Since the credit
crunch, some companies have begun 'rate-jacking' their customers' APRs - in
other words, massively increasing the cost of existing credit card debts. So
are lenders allowed to do… Read More
Five ways to cut the cost of your credit card
Most of us dread the arrival of our monthly credit card bill - especially if we're battling with big balances! Here are five top tips for cutting yours more quickly. If you owe money on plastic,… Read More
Grab £100 cashback - and a better bank account!
Alliance & Leicester has once again brought back
its market-leading current account offer,
giving new customers the chance to bag £100 for switching to it. Here's why you
should grab this… Read More
Four financial products you shouldn't buy
While some financial products are absolute must-haves, others may simply be an expensive waste of your hard-earned cash! In my opinion, most people shouldn't bother with these four dodgy deals… … Read More
Act now to cut your winter energy costs!
The heat is on in the energy market, with suppliers cutting the cost of some tariffs to compete for new customers and a new player entering the ring. Here's why now is the time to find a cheap deal… Read More
It's official: Brits are in debt detox!
Recent research from the Bank of England shows that total personal debt in the UK has fallen
for the first time since 1993. If you aren't already detoxing yourself
of debt, here are my top tips for… Read More
Two million Brits fib about their finances!
Research has revealed that millions of us are in denial about the money mess we're in. Here's why it's crucial to be honest with your family - and yourself - about your finances. I reckon… Read More
