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It seems as though the old adage that 'a problem shared is a problem
halved' does not necessarily apply to financial worries.
Research
carried out by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) showed that 74% of
British couples find money the hardest subject to talk about with their
partners. So why do we find it so hard to discuss our cash concerns
with the ones we love?
Sue Hayward, Personal Finance Expert
"Being ripped off, scammed, or paying over the odds is a horrible
feeling. While there are lots of great builders, plumbers and garages
out there; there are also a whole lot of cowboy traders happy to take your
money and bodge the job. Here are some tips to make sure you avoid getting ripped off."
Sarah Beeny, tepilo.com
"If buying to let seems a good investment for you, bear the following
things in mind before you start looking for the perfect property. As
always, careful planning is the key. Here are my top ten tips for buying to let in 2010."
James Daley, Which? Money
"Despite having caused the financial crisis and having been bailed out
by obscene amounts of taxpayers' money, little seems to have changed.
Bankers are still getting huge bonuses and customers still don't seem
to be getting a good deal. But
what can we do about it? Well, the first thing you can do is vote with
your feet."