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BBC Radio 4's Money Box
Saturday 1 September at 1204 BST
On Radio 4 and Online
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It has been a volatile summer on the stock market and many of us are left feeling insecure about our finances.
So where does the stock market turmoil leave ordinary people and their money, particularly when it comes to mortgages and loans?
We talked with Geoffrey Dicks of the Royal Bank of Scotland, Ray Boulger from John Charcol and Michael Hughes of Baring Asset Management, about the effects the turbulence will have on our savings and credit.
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Bank Charges
How long will it be before claimants hear their results?
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People who have only recently started to make claims for bank charge refunds now face what could be a long wait before hearing if they've succeeded.
During the summer a decision was made that puts all claims on hold until a court case is heard.
Money Box's Bob Howard reported on the latest developments in the on-going saga and Paul Lewis interviewed Angela Knight, chief executive of the British Bankers Association.
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Credit Card Catch?
It is common for hotels to "earmark" funds on your credit card
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Some credit card customers are running into problems at hotels.
We explained how one "standard practice" in the way card payments are reserved can sometimes affect your ability to spend.
Sandra Quinn, of the Association of Payment Clearing Services, explained how the process works and Paul Lewis looked at what you can do to make sure you are not one of those people who ends up in difficulty.
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Nationwide Portman merger
One point two million Portman customers are due a windfall
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We brought you the latest on how and when Portman Building Society members can expect their money for agreeing to a merger with the Nationwide.
Nationwide Executive Director, Stuart Bernau talked to us about the merger.
We asked what it means to Portman and Nationwide customers and what is next for the combined societies.
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Other news
HSBC announced earlier this year that it was not going to offer interest free overdrafts to graduates coming out of university this summer.
However, the bank has now reversed its decision and will still allow new graduates free overdrafts on HSBC accounts for a time and will refund any interest charged on those accounts in August.
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BBC Radio 4's Money Box was broadcast on Saturday, 1 September 2007 at 1204 BST.
The programme was repeated on Sunday, 2 September 2007 at 2102 BST.
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