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PayPal isn’t always your friend

by , Senior Money Researcher Money 12 May 2013
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It calls itself ‘fast, safe and simple’, but according to some users, PayPal isn’t living up to these qualities – especially when it comes to getting hold of your cash. (more about frozen PayPal accounts...)

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How does the UK state pension compare worldwide?

by , Senior Money Researcher Money 17 April 2013
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Our latest Which? Money investigation looked into state pension systems in 15 different countries. Where do you think the UK sits in relation to its counterparts? (more about state pension schemes...)

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Would you go to the bank of gran and grandpa?

by , Senior Money Researcher Money 4 March 2013
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Would you turn to grandma or granddad in a cash crisis? You might not be alone - a report from Investec Wealth and Investment reveals one in six grandparents are lending an average £2,496 to their squeezed grandkids. (more about grandparents helping...)

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The real winners and losers of the gender directive

by , Senior Money Researcher Money 15 February 2013
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Our latest research suggests that some people aren't reaping the expected benefits of the gender directive, while others have seen insurance premiums  rocket - in some cases, by more than 50%. (more about the gender directive...)

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Buying insurance: why it no longer pays to be a woman

by , Senior Money Researcher Money 27 November 2012
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You may have heard that an EU ruling means insurers will no longer be able to use a person's gender as a rating factor to set the price you pay for your insurance. This move has been controversial – but is it fair? (more about gender discrimination...)

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What’s the best way to buy insurance?

by , Senior Money Researcher Money 15 October 2012
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When it comes to buying insurance, shopping around is the best way to make sure you don’t pay an arm and a leg. But what’s the best way to buy? Through a comparison site, a broker, or by going direct to the provider? (more on methods for buying insurance...)

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Is equity release worth the gamble?

by , Senior Money Researcher Money 26 September 2012
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More grandparents are using equity release to help their family. Yet, is it really that sensible to release money from your home when it can be such an important safety net? (more about equity release...)

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Home emergency! Insurance exclusions could leave you stuck

by , Senior Money Researcher Money 22 August 2012
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Home emergency insurance provides peace of mind for those afraid of being left high and dry. Yet our research found a range of policies which had a whole host of exclusions. This got me thinking - is it really worth it? (more about home emergency insurance...)

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Is the future of financial advice on the right track?

by , Senior Money Researcher Money 1 August 2012
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The question of ‘trust’ in financial services has always been a sticky subject, and nowhere has this been more of an issue than with financial advisers. With new legislation on the horizon, will that trust return? (more about financial advice...)

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