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Wealth Check: 'Debts are an obstacle to my business ambitions'

A college administrator wants to find a way to grow his holiday lettings company with his partner, but needs to build up his savings pot first

Julian Knight: Be careful when you wish for free banking to end

'Free banking" is one of the most hackneyed phrases in the language.

The price of the precious metal has been hit by the latest European panic

Dangers lurk for investors in the old safe havens

Cash savings, government debt and gold used to be reliable bets in turbulent times. But even these carry risks amid the eurozone crisis

Postcode lottery over holiday cash rates

There is a "postcode lottery" over foreign exchange, according to consumer group Which?.

Andrew Bailey: Free banking may have encouraged mis-selling

Free banking? No. You're just not aware of the cost

A senior banker this week warned no-charge accounts are a myth. Is he right and should they be scrapped?

The Bargain Hunter: Discounts in the bag at Debenhams

Debenhams introduced a fantastic discount on Radley handbags and accessories this week, with 30 per cent off selected ranges online.

Cashback no longer on the cards at Barclaycard

Anyone who has been collecting Reward Money through Barclaycard's Freedom incentive programme has just two months to use their points.

Five Questions About: The courier scam

What's that – a new daily paper?

Money Insider: First-time buyers need the help of 95% mortgages

The latest figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders made grim reading this week, as it reported new lending was at its lowest for 12 months. It was estimated that £10.2bn was lent in April, almost 20 per cent lower than the March figures which were inflated due to first-time buyers trying to complete their purchases before the stamp duty concession came to an end.

Only 12 per cent of complains to the Ombudsman about Nationwide were upheld

More turn to the Ombudsman as complaints soar

Cash-strapped consumers are increasingly using the service, reports Neasa MacErlean.

Questions Of Cash: Mobile thief dialled up £1,700 bill – and I've got to pay half

Q. I lost my mobile phone on Sunday 11 March. I expected to find it, so only called Orange asking it to block calls on the Tuesday. I was then told the phone had been used by someone else to run up a bill of £1,700. Orange insists that I pay this because I had not reported the loss within 24 hours.

Simon Read: We must continue to keep a close eye on the high-cost lenders

There was a small victory this week in our continuing campaign to control the actions of unscrupulous payday lenders.

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