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  • Save the best til last? 
    Mind + Money

    Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 
    Economists can’t often give betting tips. But here’s a hint. If you want a flutter on the Eurovision Song Contest later this month, you should consider backing either…
    By Chris Dillow
  • Shall we play The Generation Game? 
    Mind + Money

    Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 
    Should the generation paying higher fees for university and struggling to get on the housing ladder resent the prosperity of their parents and grandparents?
    By Chris Dillow
  • Are extended warranties worth the money? 
    Spend + Earn

    Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 
    Christian asks: I just bought a new TV and took out an extended warranty. Now I have got home, I am not so sure I need the extra insurance. What do you think?
    By Ian Bright
  • Should I buy a new house? 
    House + Homes

    Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 
    Scott asks: New houses are being built in my street and my partner wants to buy one. Should I agree?
    By Ian Bright
  • Is owning a home worth the financial risk? 
    House + Homes

    Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 
    Housing is a riskier investment than many may imagine – particularly as prices tend to fall when jobs are at risk. And our birth dates may matter more than you think.
    By Chris Dillow
  • Would a euro break-up be bad for the world economy? 
    Save + Invest

    Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 
    Victor asks : Do you think that a break-up of the euro, if it happened, would be bad for the world economy as a whole?
    By Ian Bright
  • Will a daily latte ruin my retirement fund? 
    Spend + Earn

    Monday, January 23, 2012 - 
    Martha asks: Is buying coffee really going to ruin my retirement fund in the future? Or can I enjoy my lattes stress free?
    By Ian Bright
  • Lost money? You should forget about it 
    Save + Invest

    Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 
    As another new year gets underway, it can pay to look back to see if losses in the last year alter the way we manage money. There is evidence investors react to losses by…
    By Chris Dillow
  • Is it stupid to take a loan for a holiday? 
    Save + Invest

    Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 
    Vanessa asks: I borrowed about €5,000 for a vacation. My friend says I am stupid to do it because I will still be paying off debt after the trip but she is borrowing about…
    By Ian Bright