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• A stocking full of scams, rip-offs and dodgy deals
  In the frantic spending spree of Christmas, Britons need to keep in mind the top ten festive scams and rip-off deals that could actually cost them more than they bargained for.
• What should I know about Credit Default Swaps?
  Credit Default Swaps have been making the headlines lately, but what are the investment vehicles and what role have they played in the formation of the credit crunch?
• Credit - crunched from all sides?
  The latest developments in the global banking sector, including the effects on consumers in the UK.
• PPI - what's the deal?
  Payment protection insurance (PPI) has come under scrutiny from the Financial Services Authority - so what's wrong with it?
• Buying XL-ent travel insurance
  With the collapse of travel operator XL and a number of low-cost airlines in distress, the need for good-quality travel insurance may be greater than ever.
• Does loyalty pay?
  With financial services providers battling for a greater share of the market, is it worth switching or staying put?
• Best buy tables - are they really the best?
  Everyone from the government to Tesco may seem to be compiling best buy tables these days - but are they all to be trusted?
• Beware of 0% credit cards
  While zero per cent credit card balance transfers might seem the ideal solution for Britons who have maxed out on their plastic, concerns have been expressed that such deals could disguise less favourable terms and conditions.
• Bank charges - the latest findings
  UK current account holders could be interested to see the latest figures from the Office of Fair Trading in its research into bank charges.
• No change for the base rate
  The Bank of England has again opted to maintain the current base rate of interest at five per cent.