Category: "Money chat"

70s Britain v 2009 - selling records

With the end of Y factor (I will not promote its real title) last night, the stark contrast with selling records is clear. Back in the 1970s, music was marketed in more or less the same way as today, kids shows would have "pop stars" appearing, promoted… more »

Google checkout leaves customer out of pocket

Want a faster, safer and more convenient way to shop online? You got it. This is the marketing bumph that google checkout tells the internet world. I am taking part in a "secret santa" - where I can by a friend over at Chatgames (chatgames.com) a… more »

Defending yourself

Knowledge is power, never more so than when dealing with a dispute against any debt collection agency, bank, building society, tribunal, company, etc. I cannot stress this enough - if I had a pound for everyone I try to help, who gives away information… more »

Energy key meters - why?

I have been battling with Eon and British Gas for more than 12 months now, regarding their cheating (strong word but needed in this case) us out of money! We pay by smart card, like a credit card with a chip built into it. It is easy enough, we visit… more »

Office of Fair Trading cannot rule on overdraft fees?

The supreme court's ruling today, that the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) cannot investigate on overdraft fees charged to customers, if they are unfair or not, is yet another smack in the teeth for the people of the UK. The immediate question it raises,… more »