Money Talk is back after a summer hiatus. Here’s what that’s about.
What to read right now…
A longer holiday might actually work out cheaper – just as well because the price of package holidays has gone up, up, up.
If you are going away this summer, may I present to you this guide to the best credit and debit cards for travelling, and this useful list of travel-friendly sims.
It’s been months but it seems that UK watchdogs are finally doing something about the “greedflation” we’re currently experiencing.
Telecoms – that’s mobile and broadband – are among the culprits.
This is a fun one: the inflationary power of stardom.
The deal that’s a steal…
Tis the season for summer sales. Not all discounts are made equal though, so do make sure you shop around.
Meanwhile, here are a few places where the discount has already hit 50% off (and that I shop from).
- Great lipsticks from Illamasqua* – up to 70% off
- A bit of everything from John Lewis* – up to 60% off
- Small kitchen appliances from Robert Dyas* – up to 60% off
- Outdoor gear from Blacks* – up to 50% off
- Hoodies (and coats!) from Tog24* – up to 50% off
- Dresses and tops from Phase Eight* – up to 50% off
- Underwear and socks from M&S* – up to 50% off
And an actual freebie…
The London Mint Office is giving away free commemorative coins* celebrating the coronation of King Charls III.
You have to pay £2.50 postage so not completely free, as it were.
But it is legal tender, to the value of half a crown, which makes it rather hard to spend.
On the other hand, just 500,000 have been produced so there’s a chance it could go up in value.
If you only do one thing…
Review your savings, again.
Last week the Bank of England put up the Bank Rate to 5% – the highest it’s been since the heady days of 2008 – and lots of high street and online banks have followed suit.
The amount they’ve put their rates up by has varied though, which is why it’s worth a review if you haven’t already.
I’ve picked out some of my favourites here, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t better rates around.
