http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/ Top stories for Personal finance http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1058107_how_paul_got_a_loan_refund WHICH? member Paul Regis has received a cheque for £188 and an apology from the AA after being overcharged on a personal loan. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1058107_how_paul_got_a_loan_refund Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1058108_is_it_worth_guessing_on_tax MONEY expert Karen Campbell, of Grant Thornton, answers a question about incom tax. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1058108_is_it_worth_guessing_on_tax Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1058109_best_ways_to_borrow THE cost of borrowing is on the rise, but there are ways to save, writes Martyn Hocking, Editor of Which? Money. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1058109_best_ways_to_borrow Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1057274_holiday_savings_on_the_cards BEING clever with your holiday money means overseas trips don't have to break the bank, writes money expert Martin Lewis. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1057274_holiday_savings_on_the_cards Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1057212_cut_waste_cut_bills GORDON Brown has declared war on waste food amid concerns families are throwing food and money away. Simon Donohue writes. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1057212_cut_waste_cut_bills Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1057028_natasha_got_cash_from_amex__eventually STUDENT Natasha Long from Somerset was left without access to vital funds while studying in the US, after American Express withdrew its Travellers Cheque Card. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1057028_natasha_got_cash_from_amex__eventually Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1057027_how_to_afford_to_go_to_university ONE in three young people are worried that they cannot afford to go to university. Here's how the funding system works, writes Martin Hocking, editor, Which? Money. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1057027_how_to_afford_to_go_to_university Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1057029_how_to_cut_the_iht_bill RECENT changes to inheritance tax rules have done nothing to help single people. We showed one reader the steps she could take to reduce her bill. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1057029_how_to_cut_the_iht_bill Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055951_george_and_the_insurance_dragon AFTER a three-year battle with her insurance company, Felicity George has finally received a payout she was entitled to. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055951_george_and_the_insurance_dragon Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055950_how_to_win_when_youre_let_down HOWEVER careful you are when making financial decisions, it's inevitable that you will be let down by a product or service at some point. But if you know how to complain effectively you can get redress - and make sure you are not out of pocket. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055950_how_to_win_when_youre_let_down Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055317_how_not_to_be_on_a_loser THE top savings account pays 6.5 per cent, yet many people still stick with `losings' accounts, writes money expert Martin Lewis. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055317_how_not_to_be_on_a_loser Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055198_terry_got_sound_advice TERRY NICHOLS, 70, sought the advice of an independent financial adviser (IFA), Gregory Adam, when he had to arrange an annuity. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055198_terry_got_sound_advice Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055201_millions_to_cut_their_cover THE insurance industry should brace itself for a £1.5bn fall in revenue as more than a quarter of consumers are trimming back policies. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055201_millions_to_cut_their_cover Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055200_watch_out_for_extra_fees STORE cards are expensive to use at the best of times - but some come with extra costs you might not expect to pay. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055200_watch_out_for_extra_fees Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055197_boost_your_pension_income HERE are some tips on how to increase your retirement income from Martyn Hocking, editor of Which? Money. http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/lifestyle/personal_finance/s/1055197_boost_your_pension_income Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0000