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Christmas shopping saving tips |
Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year and it’s a good idea to start saving a few months in advance. As thousands of you have savings accounts nicknamed ‘Christmas’, we thought we’d share a few tips on how you could save some money this December.

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Secret savings – a new discovery by ING Direct |
New research by ING Direct reveals that millions of men and women are now putting money aside – secretly.

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Buying a home is now a snap purchase |
Despite the fact that it’s one of the biggest purchases most of us will ever make, a recent ING Direct study suggests that we now spend longer deciding what satellite TV package we should get than deciding where we’re going to live.

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Understanding mortgage jargon |
The terminology used by mortgage lenders can be very confusing, so here is a breakdown of some of the most common mortgages currently available, as well as an explanation of some of the terminology.

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Thieves don't like pink! |
Now there's another factor to add to the equation when you’re making your decision on what colour your new car should be – certain colours are less likely to be stolen.

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Mobile Banking Survey |
We would like to thank all of you who took part in our mobile banking survey in last season’s newsletter.

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