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Consumer corner

This month's questions include how long to sell and deciding on a sale price. See what advice resident property expert Henry Pyor had for users

Claiming Money Back

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Reclaiming bank charges
Thousands of people have claimed back hundreds of pounds each from their banks. See how you could too
Credit card
Claim back payment protection cover
Much repayment insurance is uneccessary. Here's how to get your money back
Diving
Holiday cover claim
When a holiday goes wrong it can prove costly - see how to maximize your chances of getting compensation
Shopping
Your shopping rights
Whether you're shopping online or in the high street, it's always useful to know what your legal rights are

Complaining

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A - Z: Who to complain to
If you want to make a complaint about goods or services you've received, find out who to go to
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Getting your way
Unsurprisingly, shouting and screaming isn't always the right approach - see the best ways to complain
Financial services
From mis-sold endowments to pension problems, see how you can resolve financial services disputes
Door knock
Handling the hard sell
Doorstep salesman and cold callers can be hard to get rid of and deal with. See how to handle them

Broadband and Mobile Deals

Broadband internet
Whether you're getting a fast internet connection for the first time or swapping providers, here's what you need to know
Mobile phone
Getting the right tariff
Know what to look out for when you're trawling through the vast number of mobile phone offers.

Credit Cards and Spending

Credit cards
Cashback and loyalty cards
They won't make you rich, but spending on certain types of plastic gets you freebies and cash. Find out how to benefit
Credit cards
Credit card heaven
From zero percent cards to cashback, points and transfers, check up on the best deals and switch online
Purse
'Splash out' spending
What do you spend each week on those items you know you could cut down on? Calculate your outgoings

Scams and Cons

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Beware holiday scam
If you're going on holiday, beware the scratchcard scams that lure you to high pressure sales presentations
Don't become a Jeremy!
Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson recently became the victim of identity fraud. See how to avoid the same fate
Young people
Scams targetting the young
Scamsters have no morals - here are the top five scams which deliberately try to hoodwink the young

Credit

Urgent
Free credit reports
Get free credit reports from a leading credit company which can give you both peace of mind and better deals
Boost your rating
You need a healthy credit rating to get better deals. See 10 ways to go about improving yours
Piggybank
Beat the credit crunch
These are challenging financial times, but there are a number of things you can do to ensure you stay afloat
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ID security tips
If you're the victim of identity theft it can hit your credit rating hard. See how to make sure you stay safe

Property

DIY
Want to sell? Time to get real
Find out the best DIY if you want to sell your home, but don't want to break the bank
Henry Pryor
Selling your home in the current market
Our resident property expert Henry Pryor gives his tips on selling your property today
Box moving
Moving home help
Thinking of moving? It's nearly always painful, but here are some ideas to help the process go smoothly
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Property videos and more
Video guides, tip sheets and more on buying a home abroad and in the UK, and property search in your area

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Your Thoughts: Share and Learn

Share your tips and tricks
Do you have money saving ideas and deal finding tips? Help your fellow consumers and share them here
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Name and shame
Share your frustrations dealing with banks, energy companies, credit card providers and the like

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Best Deals

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Loans that won't make you weep
Searching the market to compare deals can save you thousands, and help you avoid the sharks
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Slash those energy bills
Energy bills are an unavoidable cost, but you might be paying hundreds of pounds too much: see how much you could save
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Banking it
The difference between having one of the higher paying bank accounts and a low paying one can be hundreds of pounds in interest
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From travel to home, our insurance tools sweep the market and bring you top of the range quotes to choose from
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