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I've been swamped with holiday money questions on Twitter, Facebook and while out filming roadshows for my new TV series. From Andy's "Will the rate improve in Aug or shall I get euros now?" to Alice's "Booked honeymoon in euros, already lost £200 - should I wait to pay rest?" and many more.
6 July 2016
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Holidaymakers have lost out on hundreds of pounds after currency exchange company Ace-FX cancelled 1,000 orders made around the time of the EU referendum – but only notified those affected days later.
29 June 2016
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The holidays are over, the schools are back. But if you've recently returned, some simple checks could save you £100s. Here's my post-holiday checklist (and if you've got the back-to-work blues, some will help you next year too).
1 September 2015
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Police have charged seven people in connection with the collapse of currency firm Crown Currency Exchange.
19 August 2013
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If you're planning on going away this summer but haven't booked yet, MoneySavingExpert.com compares how far your pound will get you at popular holiday destinations.
23 May 2013
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The dreaded fee to buy foreign currency in the UK on a debit card is slowly dying, after banks were forced to axe the charge following pressure from the Office of Fair Trading.
21 June 2012
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Holidaymakers looking for the best travel cash rates could be short-changed depending on where they live, research from lobby group Which? reveals today.
25 May 2012
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UK holidaymakers have had an unusual treat over recent months with a relatively strong pound, particularly against the euro. But does this mean you should buy currency now if you're going away later this year?
10 May 2012

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