Money matters

The deadline to request self-assessment forms for parents affected by changes to child benefit for high earners is fast approaching, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is warning today.

Several surveys have suggested that parents are giving less pocket money to their children. How much do you or should you give?

A recent consumer survey revealed that 29 per cent of Britons have lost time or money through not understanding their consumer rights. Here the People's Lawyer, Dean Dunham, exposes the common retail myths.

Booking a holiday is a major expense for families and unfortunately many people's dream holiday turns into a nightmare with flight delays, holiday cancellations and accommodation not living up to what was advertised. Our People's Lawyre, Dean Dunhan, outlines what your rigths are and what you can do to protect yourself.

Have you got back from being abroad only to find that your smart phone or mobile broadband operator has stung you with a massive bill for your holiday usage? For many the answer will be yes. It would appear that as soon as you step foot out of the country it becomes a licence for the mobile network providers to print money. In the last few years the EU has come down hard on mobile phone operators forcing all European networks to play by their rules. As a result, there are now caps on what they can charge and these caps are being slashed again by July 2014. Dean Dunham explains your rights.

Dean Dunham explains the legal ramifications of using your mobile phone when driving.

So many people get caught out when buying a car and as a result lose money. It is therefore really important that you know what your consumer rights are, writes Dean Dunham, the People's Lawyer.

Book a room at a London Travelodge before the end of April for stays up to 31 May 2013 and get a £10 discount.

Homeowners in the UK are currently entitled to earn £4,250 tax free cash each year by renting out a spare room in their home.  This equates to an extra £81.70 each week. Judy Niner, founder of mondaytofriday.com, offers her top ten tips to homeowners considering taking in a lodger.

When you go into a restaurant and order food, you are essentially entering into a contract. The restaurant agrees to supply you with food and you agree to pay for it.  Furthermore, the restaurant is by law required to provide good and safe food prepared with reasonable care and skill which matches its description. The customer, by ordering the food, is confirming that the prices are acceptable and that they have the means to pay for the meal. Dean Dunham explains your rights when things go wrong.

One of the consequences of a bad winter is potholes in the roads. It has been reported that there are thousands of roads of disrepair across the UK and in some places potholes have been seen up to two feet deep! Dean Dunham tells you what you need to know to sue for car repair costs.

In recent weeks Comet, Jessops, HMV and Blockbusters have all gone out of business and the forecast is that there will be more casualties on the High Street throughout the year. Dean Dunham, the People’s Lawyer, explains your rights when a retailer goes bust.

According to a MoneySupermarket web poll, more than one in six people will be looking to consolidate their debts or take out new loans or credit cards this month. Here are the comparison site's top ten tips to improve your credit-worthiness.

People's Lawyer, Dean Dunham, explains your rights when things go wrong at an ATM.

Friday 7 December is free delivery Friday with over 50 UK retailers signed up so far. Guaranteed delivery before Christmas.

According to a recent survey, the average UK adult will spend around £526 on celebrating Christmas  – with lots of our hard-earned cash splashed out on gifts for family and friends. But what are our your legal rights if you need to return goods? asks People's Lawyer, Dean Dunham.

Earlier this year the current government announced that it was going to tackle the problem of overly complicated tariffs and that this would result in lower energy bills for everyone. Their proposals have now been published but will they work, asks People's Lawyer, Dean Dunham.

As with energy supplies there is always a better mortgage deal on the market which can save you money long-term as well as lowering your monthly costs. However, if you have had the same mortgage for some time you may be surprised how difficult it has become to re-mortgage, writes Dean Dunham, the People's Lawyer.