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8 Finance Websites that Make the World a Friendlier Place

8 Finance Websites that Make the World a Friendlier Place

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.

Expert Financial Advice

10 Rights You May Not Know You Have

Sue Hayward, SueHaywardMedia.com

10 Rights You May Not Know You Have 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...

Ten Steps to Taking Control of Your Money

Jasmine Birtles, MoneyMagpie.com

Ten Steps to Taking Control of Your Money 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's Top 10 Tips for Buying to Let in 2010

Sarah Beeny, tepilo.com

Sarah Beeny's Top 10 Tips for Buying to Let in 2010 "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."