If so, and you were around Shepherds Bush on Friday last week – I LOVE YOUR CAR STICKER! It was spotted by the MSF while she was driving to pick me up. We’ve got a photo; it’s the first time we’ve spotted one of the free MoneySavingExpert.com Car Stickers when out and about. Comment and Discuss

On Tuesday I was doing my regular monthly Expert slot on Jo Whiley’s Radio 1 programme. This time it was on the credit crunch and the impact on borrowing, and especially, mortgages. One section was about first time buyers and getting a mortgage. In a nutshell I said the following: No one knows what’ll happen to house...

I’m a sucker for a historical novel, and I’m currently completely absorbed by Revelation, the fourth book in C.J Sansom’s series about the fictional 16th century ‘crouchback’ lawyer-turned-detective, Matthew Shardlake. Having never been the greatest student of history, what I find fascinating is that reading this series has taught me more about the Reformation, King Henry VIII,...

Over the last fortnight, I keep hearing the Prime Minister making encouraging noises about the credit crunch, and commenting on how crucial it is we rescue first time buyers and make it easier for them to get on the property ladder during it. At first this seems a valiant aim, yet after mulling it over a bit...

I’ve just received the following press release from Hitwise, the most authoratitive web stats provider. As you’ll see, the site is now officially number one. We’ve been top on all its quarterly announcements for over a year, but this is the first time we’ve topped its annual rankings… long may it continue. Thanks to all MoneySavers who...

They say the last to recognize a prophet are those closest. And while I’m certainly no prophet, I’ve been accused of MoneySaving zealotry many times, and predictably my family are the toughest to persuade.

I’m very proud today. The site has won many accolades: it’s the biggest money site in the UK by a mile, it’s been Radio 2 website of the year, personal finance website of the year, one of the Telegraph’s 100 most useful websites… but frankly nothing comes close to this. Google webmaster tools shows we are now...

When I go for my Tuesday mornings at GM-TV, I tend to spend a chunk of my off camera time answering questions for the crew, production and editorial team about their money issues; whether it’s in wardrobe, make-up or meetings. And I know GM-TV’s resident GP Dr. Hilary Jones does something similar. Last Tuesday was a first...

IMPORTANT UPDATE. This blog is now out of date…. The are your savings safe guide, has a special section, updated three times a day on all the issues impacting Icelandic bank custsomers. All Updates: All latest info in the full Icesave, Kaupthing, Heritable section _________________________________________________ Icelandic bank Icesave’s been the subject of a few newspaper money section...