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Payday loans are ‘misunderstood’? This research lacks credibility
A survey by the Consumer Finance Association says 93% of customers think payday lenders treat them with dignity and respect. But looking at the sample shows a flawed process
It doesn’t matter if you are charged hundreds – or even thousands – of per cent in interest for a payday loan, provided you are treated with [...]
What’s the best way to store family bikes in a small home?
A bike shed in the front garden could solve space problems, but it might not be secure against theft
Every week a Guardian cash reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper.
This week’s question:
Fed up with [...]
Is 35 really the best age to be?
A survey claims that by 35 people have reached certain milestones but have good years ahead of them. Do you agree?
What’s the best age to be? Carefree 16 or a young-enough-to-have-fun but old-enough-to-leave-home 21? Or maybe a wise and stately 65? No – it’s 35, according to research by insurer Aviva.
It asked more than 2,000 [...]
Should we pay for a jubilee street party?
The organisers are demanding a lot of cash, and we are expected to bring our own food and drink
Every week a Guardian cash reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper.
This week’s question:
Some people on [...]
Should we pay for a jubilee street party?
The organisers are demanding a lot of cash, and we are expected to bring our own food and drink
Every week a Guardian cash reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper.
This week’s question:
Some people on [...]
British Gas warns of rising bills
Centrica, the owner of British Gas, says that rising wholesale gas costs will make supplying energy more expensive this year.
Tax concerns over PPI payments
Victims of the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI) could “inadvertently” be underpaying tax after receiving compensation payments.
Tax rebates soon for 3.5 million
About 3.5 million taxpayers will receive a tax rebate in the next few weeks, averaging £379 each, for the 2011-12 tax year.
Thousands in public sector strike
Public sector workers are taking part in a 24-hour UK-wide strike over pensions, but the government insists it has made them a “generous offer”.
Home repossession levels ’stable’
A total of 9,600 homes were repossessed in the UK in the first three months of the year - the same as a year earlier, lenders say.
