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Take control of your finances: five steps to getting your finances in order

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 05:00

We all know we should put out finances in order - we just need to get around to it. In the first part of our guide to controlling your finances here are five quick points to kickstart the process.

The truth about Groupon

Group buying websites promise to save you money but do they really woprk or will you just end up spending more money on something you wouldn't have bought in the first place? Rebecca Rutt investigates.

Why I'll never get on the property ladder

Mortgage providers are demanding impossible figures for house deposits and with private rent soaring, Rebecca Rutt asks why the government is not doing more to help out first-time buyers.

Where to buy the top Christmas presents for the cheapest prices

Moneywise has put in the hard work for you and found the shops and websites that are selling this year's must-have Christmas presents for the best price.

Which supermarket is the cheapest?

With most supermarkets offering discounts and price matches how can we tell which one really is the cheapest? Watch out latest video to find out.

Are you paying too much for your phone contract?

Is your mobile phone tariff coming to an end? If so make sure you're paying for a tariff that suits your needs rather than simply lining the pockets of your phone provider.

Inflation's damaging effects

As inflation continues to creep up is there any way consumers can protect their savings and boost their spending power?

Inflation's damaging effects

As inflation continues to creep up is there any way consumers can protect their savings and boost their spending power?

Consider an offset mortgage

Low interest rates mean that now could be the perfect time to consider an offset deal. Nathalie Bonney explains why.

Banks need to give savers a break

Low interest rates and high inflation has made it nigh on impossibleto make any money from your savings. Johanna Gornitzki demands justice for savers.

Banks need to give savers a break

Low interest rates and high inflation has made it nigh on impossibleto make any money from your savings. Johanna Gornitzki demands justice for savers.

Thursday 9 February 2012