Which? Money weekly podcast, 01 August 2012
- Home insurance tactics to keep premiums down
- Shareholder perks - the benefits on offer
- Nationwide's glitch sees customers charged twice
This week: home insurance renewals, shareholder perks and Nationwide banking glitch
Does your home insurance premium seem higher than last year? It probably is. With home insurance often eating up a hefty chunk of your income, we investigate the premium hikes that many customers experience when it comes to home insurance renewal time, and how a bit of mouse-work can potentially save you hundreds of pounds.
We find out about the extra benefits on offer when you buy shares in a company - from shopping vouchers to travel discounts.
And in the wake of Nationwide's banking technical glitch - hot on the heels of Natwest's problems - we ponder whether bank systems and safeguards are up to scratch.
Listen to the Which? Money Weekly podcast for 1 August 2012
Links mentioned in this week's podcast
- The best home insurance providers - our latest Which? Recommended Providers
- How to complain about financial services - your rights if your bank gets it wrong
- Fancy a new bank account? - check out the current accounts we think make the grade
