Having witnessed the collapse of many financial giants in recent years,
most of us are far more familiar with the cut-throat world of corporate
finance than we really wanted to be.
In this ruthless, high-risk
environment it's easy to forget that money-making and money-saving can
still have a social conscience and a sense of community spirit. Here
are 8 innovative finance websites that will help you save money, make
better financial choices and even start chatting to your neighbours.
Sue Hayward, SueHaywardMedia.com
Feeling ripped off or out of pocket? Want to cancel a contract or get
your money back? You may have more power than you think! For example, did you know that you have up to six years to a refund on faulty goods? But this doesn't mean sticking the item at the back of a cupboard for five years and eleven months...
Jasmine Birtles, MoneyMagpie.com
Everyone wants our money and it's getting harder to find places to put
it that will help it grow and keep us warm in our old age! But there are
some simple principles you can follow year-on-year which will help you
make the most of the money you have and stop you being conned into
losing it.
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."