Direct Debits and Standing Orders: Who's in Control?

Two common ways regular bills leave your account, plus recurring card payments: who decides the amount and the date, an illustrative bill that changes with the season, and habits that keep automatic payments visible.

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Men & Money: The Cost of Keeping Up With a Hobby

A hobby starts with one purchase. Then come the upgrades, the memberships and the upkeep. An illustrative bike that costs more than three times its price over three years, and a few questions worth asking before the next upgrade.

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