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Barclays have an account, where an investment of ?10,000 produces a year's interest of ?5!! Why don't borrowers, particularly those with uncleared credit card balances, offer a family member, or a good friend, an interest rate way above what they're likely to be receiving on their savings, but significantly less than their own interest charge? Everyone's a winner then (except, of course, for the banks, building societies and credit card companies! Banks 0 The Rest of the World 1 do I hear you shout?). You would, no doubt, also have the great advantage of flexible repayments, to suit both parties.

by Roderic, 1 year ago

It is a great idea to save time, money and energy by cooking two or three meals at once. If it is food that can be reheated or eaten cold for 1 or two days after then you can buy in bulk and will save so much money.

by Nicole, 1 year ago

Yes I think it is time to bring our children into the 50's they don't know what they missed. The sooner the better.

by Priscilla, 1 year ago

Is there any one who is or has been a mystery shopper, any info on best sites would be much appreciated

by Anonymous, 1 year ago

i need money case i and my mum dont have any money.

by remer, 1 year ago

Does anyone know where i can get a good deal for disneyland paris? Tks.

by P19, 10 months ago

I am unsure whether I should re-joice or be angry.I recently contacted B.T.to ask them if they could reward my loyalty to them by way of a discount for my Broadband.
I explained that I had been with them for many years (about 15) and the cost of my broadband had increased dramatically during this time. I pointed out that I could receive the same service at a fraction of their cost, if I switched to a different supplier.
I further added that I had been a telephone customer for over fifty years, so what could they do to keep my custom?
To my amazement, within the hour, they sent a reply to my e:mail and offered me a 50% reduction on my broadband rental( I have un-limited usage).
Of course I was delighted, but surely as a `loyal`customer I should have been offered this as a matter of course?
People of my generation are not accustomed to bartering with companies, we are from the "fixed retail price" era, when everyone paid the same price for goods and services. It is difficult when you get older to change the practice of a life-time, older people can be very nervous of change and confrontation.
This experience has made me wonder how many more older people are paying far too much for services, because they cannot bring themselves to enter into the `bartering market`. Surely companies like BT ought to search out such people and try to meet them halfway, not leave them to their own ends to be "fleeced" ?

by Sapphire, 8 months ago

Hi Sapphire & well done! Unfortunately it's a sad fact that 'existing customers' are rarely rewarded with the best deals unless they specifically search them out. I would imagine there are many people who are paying too much for their broadband - and many other things - simply because they've been loyal to a company for too long.

Expert disclaimer: This is not financial advice, any suggestions should be taken as general guidance only.
by Hannah from money.co.uk, 8 months ago

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by fgraci, 5 months ago

Hi fgraci,

You might find our action plan 'how to earn extra money' helpful (http://www.money.co.uk/action-plans/earning-extra-money/how-to-earn-extra-money.htm) as it takes you step by step through how to increase your income.

I'd also recommend you post your question about questionnaires as a question in our Q&A so that our members can share their tips with you: http://www.money.co.uk/answers.htm

Hannah

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by Hannah from money.co.uk, 4 months ago

Considering buying a 50cc scooter for my 16 year old for college but haven't a clue what insurance costs might be don't know if it's viable from a cost point of view... Anybody knows what it might cost approximately

by gadija, 4 months ago

Hi gadija,

If you post your question in our Q&A (http://my.money.co.uk/qa/question-search.htm) our members will be able to share their knowledge with you.

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by Hannah from money.co.uk, 4 months ago

Not sure how far away you live from the college but how about a bike - it will keep him/her fitter and there might be a back road/ cycle path route that will be safer and less polluted. In morning traffic a bike is often no slower than motorised transport anyway. If that sounds too much like hard work then an electric bike is cool and green ish - there are some electric scooters about which don't need road tax - but may still need insurance. Whatever it is buy a decent lock for it!

by mscnoe58, 3 months ago

I sold my scooter to a 16 year old a few months ago. She said her insurance was about ?300 per year.

by AlexLeigh, 2 months ago

For a great 2 year fixed ISA go go to Santander 4%

by th_b, 2 months ago
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