Diane

Diane

With the background of a long standing career at senior level within the insurance industry, I've been writing articles on personal finance matters for MoneyHighStreet since we started it in 2006. As a family of 4, plus a wonderful labrador, our main goal is really to enjoy life, to have fun! To achieve our goal, like it or not, we need to really get the most from our money. I enjoy sharing how we tackle this.

Have you tried Swagbucks?

If you've tried cashback sites or want to earn virtual currency doing the things you do every day online it might be time to check out Swagbucks - I have and I'm hooked!

Is it Time to Use a Fountain Pen?

A fountain pen for many will bring back memories of school and piles of blotting paper, it certainly does for me. But in this electronic age with so much use of email, social networks and texting, is there space for the fountain pen?

Is Margin Call on DVD One to Watch?

Who would have thought that a movie about mortgage backed securities and their role in triggering the banking crisis and credit crunch would be remotely interesting, let alone worth spending a Saturday night in to watch.

Empty Property Insurance Is Expensive!

I have an elderly Aunt who having had a stroke and being in hospital and rehabilitation has decided, at least for the time being, is going to stay in a residential home. Her own home is therefore empty and I needed to arrange for empty property insurance. I was in for a shock at the cost!

Do You Want A Better Life?

If you were asked 'Do you want a better life?' what would your answer be? For many it would be a resounding yes. Is it possible to achieve though?

TripAdvisor – Now It’s Reviews From Our Community

Having had one of our colleagues here on MoneyHighStreet recently write about needing to take care over TripAdvisor reviews, I have just read with interest an article which states that the site is changing the slogan 'reviews you can trust' with the phrase 'reviews from our community'. A good move.

We’re Getting A Bean To Cup Coffee Maker

I had a brain wave yesterday, well a mini one anyway, to address the tricky question of a birthday present for my husband. I'm going to buy a bean to cup coffee maker, a touch of luxury to add to our household. But which one?

Children’s Savings Accounts – Now What Do I Do?

Since I wrote yesterday about having to sort out the savings accounts for our children, I have been through files and drawers trying to find paperwork and passbooks for the accounts that we have. I've found them you'll be pleased to hear, now for the next step - to find out what interest is being paid.

10 Benefits Of Taking Out An Online Loan

Thousands of people have taken out a short-term pay day loan, for everything from a few quid for a pair of new jeans to a few hundred pounds for a summer holiday. Originating in the US, pay day loans are becoming ever more popular here in the UK, too as they offer many benefits.

What Type Of GAP Insurance Should I Buy?

Car GAP insurance basically covers any shortfall should you write your car off and not receive enough on you car insurance to pay off any finance or lease agreement or buy another car of the same standing. But with a number of different GAP options available, which should you buy?

Vintage Ski Posters Could Prove A Good Investment

It's Monday and I'm busy here on MoneyHighStreet.com. Having written about travel insurance for holidays though, my mind started wandering to a skiing holiday, something I still have a strong desire for, paticularly this year with the snow generally so good.

Are You Rewarded For Your Loyalty?

Have you been a loyal customer with your bank, mobile phone company or been flying with the same airline for more than a year? Many of us can answer that we have, but for this loyalty how many discounts, free products, upgrades and even cash back have we received?