Mums who feel more tired when they return from a family holiday than when they left home may identify with new research out today from the Post Office. It says that on average, mothers on a week-long family break will actually work - doing the cooking, cleaning and looking after the kids - for 42 hours. Taking out adequate travel insurance should cut down on any additional stress if things go awry while you are overseas. To find the best travel insurance deals, visit the moneyshopFind out how you can make free phone calls from abroad here
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Friends are more likely to turn to each other for financial advice than fashion tips, according to new research from Alliance & Leicester. Nearly a quarter of people would take their mates' advice on savings accounts, while 21 per cent would ask a friend about their home loan. To amaze your friends with your knowledge of the best buy accounts and loans, click here
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OFT slams Payment Protection Insurance
Most payment protection insurance sold alongside credit cards and loans is a rip-off, according to a damning report from the Office of Fair Trading
Fans save and their football teams score
The football season has arrived, but not all clubs are giving premier-league rates on their branded credit cards and savings accounts
Holiday insurance probe
The government has announced that it is launching an investigation into the sale of holiday insurance by travel agents. What has taken it so long?
Supersize your mortgage!
Homebuyers are being offered huge home loans in exchange for a slice of the profits when they sell their home
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