South Wales Argus | Money Matters

Free stuff

Fri, 22 May 2009 15:04:50 +0100

Free Starbucks! - There’s an easy way for regular Starbuckers to nab a free coffee.

Don't be stung on currency

Fri, 22 May 2009 15:03:06 +0100

Spending overseas on some cards can be muchos expensive. Yet pick the right card, you can smash down the charges to nada.

Are your petrol costs spinning out of control?

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:20:55 +0100

While we’re nowhere near the heights of last year’s pump prices, the government’s 2p-a-litre hike in fuel duty from September means we’re creeping near the pound a litre value again.

The facts and the fables of credit

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:10:00 +0100

RECESSION means cheap credit has become as scarce as a steak and kidney pie in Nicole Richie’s fridge.

Legoland bargain

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:02:15 +0000

If you’re a mum, female guardian or grandmother you can get free adult entry to Legoland (usually £36 on the day) when you buy a full priced child ticket (£27).

Beware donating to charity by card

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:52:36 +0000

I want you to stop donating to good causes - by using a charity credit card.

How to boost what you give to charity

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:56:49 +0000

However if you really want to help in the long term, follow this two step plan.

New top balance transfer - lock in 6.8% for LIFE

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:40:36 +0000

There's a new top credit card debt shifting deal.

British Gas cuts gas prices by 10% … but don’t switch!

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:34:29 +0000

British Gas is cutting 10%-ish off standard, online & dual fuel customers from 19 February.

The games' bonds, premium bonds

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:28:48 +0000

Would you leap around the living room cheering “I won, I won”, because your savings account had been credited with monthly interest?