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Interest rates
Why the time is ripe to ask for a discount on your mortgage
Existing borrowers are currently in pole position to negotiate discounts on their mortgages as lenders fight to keep customers.
- by John Collett
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Payments
New digital ID methods could help stem scam losses
Industry bodies are hoping the introduction of new digital identification methods will stem the amount of money lost to scams.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Interest rates
Banks paying savers a pittance despite record rate rises
Dozens of “saver” accounts, including some offered by major banks, are paying customers a pittance in interest despite a record run in rate rises.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Banking products
NAB takes 1000 calls a day from worried customers as rate rises bite
More people are reaching out to their bank for aid due to the cost of living crisis.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Banking products
Road test: Is a debit card that donates to charity worth it?
New debit cards from ME Bank are designed for those who want to make charitable donations without having to think about it.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Scams
How to protect your kids against online financial scams
Kids have access to both a vast online world and prepaid Visa cards. It’s a combination that could be costly if you’re a parent – but lucrative if you’re a cybercriminal.
- by Michelle Bowes
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Interest rates
Borrowers warned ‘mortgage prison’ escape plan could trip them up
Those hoping to switch to a mortgage with a lower interest rate need to tread carefully.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Credit cards
More shoppers stung with card surcharges as cafes, pubs seek savings
The number of pubs and bars, cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets with surcharges are rising as businesses scrounge for savings in the face of rising costs.
- by John Collett