My train has been cancelled – what are my refund rights?
Travel plans have come under threat this Christmas after Covid-related staff shortages forced rail operators to cancel trains. The Rail Delivery Group said more than one in…
‘I went to London and couldn’t spend a penny in cash’
“It is virtually impossible to keep track of spending using only a debit or credit card, whereas with cash you can clearly have a budget and stick…
The cost of living is spiralling out of control – and higher rates will bring even more misery
It took just 35 minutes after the Bank’s statement for Santander to announce that it would pass the full increase on to customers, raising its tracker mortgages…
Drivers face ramped up car insurance as companies pack in hidden fees
Car insurers have launched a stealth raid on motorists after increasing hidden fees, costing policyholders hundreds of pounds a year. Drivers now pay around £124 on average…
Beware, ‘overly simplistic’ online wills can expose you to corruption
Getting a will is easier than it ever was these days. Over the last 10 years, dozens of services have popped up online, allowing you to put…
Will there be a recession? How to protect your finances
Pressure is building on the British economy. The cost of living is marching up and low interest rates mean that the value of our money is falling…
‘I took out a £10k loan to pay for childcare’: crippling costs force women out of work
The problem is not a new one, but the pandemic has compounded the issue and campaigners have warned that not enough is being done by the Government…
‘I worked in tech but now I make more money finding old colleagues new jobs’
Vidhi Mahadik, 29, from Birmingham, switched from a career in software development to recruitment, specialising in finding technology workers for new jobs. “Recruitment has uncapped earning potential…
State-funded childcare would solve the productivity puzzle
So yes, cheaper childcare alternatives are available. But to make our elaborate juggling trick work, we need one that offers full days (8am to 6pm) and is…
‘I was missing £2,000 after Revolut’s shutdown’
A system failure in the e-money app Revolut has left a customer £2,000 out of pocket with two banks unable to locate where the money had gone….
‘My lazy brother is milking our parents and draining my inheritance. Can I stop him?’
Dear Moral Money, My parents recently told me they are giving the family home to my feckless brother, who keeps finding new reasons to take money from…
Does the billing address actually matter for online shopping?
Multiple lockdowns saw many shoppers turn to online retail while high streets were closed last year. If you’re new to shopping online, you may have some queries about…
The best place to sell used cars online – and websites to avoid
Motorists are moving online to sell their used vehicles, but they could be sacrificing a better price for the convenience of a quick sale. The closure of…
How to quit your job in six easy steps
A record number of workers have quit their jobs in what has been dubbed the “Great Resignation”, as employees have searched for better pay and more flexible…