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ONLINE shopping is part of everyday life for many people in the modern day. However, online shoppers are being warned about some key things to watch out for when making a purchase on the internet. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

WAS a customer who paid over £2,584 for hearing aids about to lose her deposit after problems with the fit prompted her to send them back? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

HEARING aids can be tricky and costly, so it is crucial before seeking a consultation you get: an idea what you might want, how they work, what you should expect from a fitting. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

THE FTSE 100 showed signs of recovery today but is still heading for its worst week in 20 months amid fears of economic slowdown and recession. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

INSURANCE competition in the home and motor market are “not working well for all consumers”, according to the Financial Conduct Authority , with the regulator estimating that around six million policyholders pay high prices and are not getting a good deal on their insurance. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

PREMIUM BONDS holders don’t get guaranteed interest paid on these particular savings each month but instead, are entered into a monthly “prize draw”. The October 2019 £1million winners have been unveiled – but who reveals if one has won the jackpot? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

INHERITANCE TAX may be required to be paid on the estate of a person who has died. This week, Sajid David was asked about abolishing the so-called death tax. What is the threshold? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

FEMALE campaigners today lost a significant legal battle against the government in the handling of the rise in the women’s state pension age. But what is the current pension age for women and how will it change? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

The pound euro exchange rate rose by 0.6 percent today, with the pairing currently trading around €1.129 on renewed hopes for an extension beyond the October 31 Brexit deadline. This follows official EU commentary describing Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s proposal for a new deal as not “even remotely” acceptable. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

CHILD BENEFIT tax charges may apply to some claimants who earn a certain amount of money. A deadline to register for an online Self Assessment tax return with HMRC falls this week. Daily Express :: Finance Feed