Category: "Money chat"
Taxing a car - a farce and a rip off!
By Value hunter on Nov 24, 2009 | In In real life, Money chat, Common sense, What is the point? | 1 feedback »
A few years ago, before we were pushed into doing everything "online" I always taxed cars at the post office. I would tax cars for family, friends, etc. In the past few years in computer land, I have been taxing my car only, using the online system… more »
Use cash instead of banks
By Value hunter on Nov 24, 2009 | In Money chat, Frugal wars | Send feedback »
For years we have had the benefits of banks thrust in our faces and seen them take over every aspect of our lives, isn't it time that cash, once again, became king? "Convenience costs" - I am sure we would all agree, I don't believe that banks can any… more »
Halifax - Bank of Scotland bank card system crashes
By Value hunter on Nov 14, 2009 | In News, In real life, Money chat | Send feedback »
Halifax and Bank of Scotland ATM cards are not working this morning, as their systems have crashed. This includes terminals in shops and stores. The system could be off for many hours it is being reported, not good for saturday shopping!… more »
Lord Phillips - OFT v banks - to announce decision
By Value hunter on Nov 11, 2009 | In News, In real life, Money chat, Frugal wars | Send feedback »
Just had an email from the penalty charges team over at penaltycharges.co.uk informing me that a ruling could be due to be announced on the case of the OFT versus the banks, as regards the OFT having the power to take action against bank charges.… more »
Payment protection refunded
By Value hunter on Nov 9, 2009 | In In real life, Money chat, Frugal victories | Send feedback »
Thanks to Jo (Curlylox over at chatgames) I put in a claim for some Payment protection insurance on an old loan. Within 10 days, the Alliance and Leicester have written back, knocking the entire amount off the balance plus 8% interest on all premiums… more »
