Square Peg money guides

Know what to do next.

Short, practical help for the household bills that are easiest to ignore—and most useful to question.

Broadband

Broadband contract ending? Do this before you renew

A plain-English broadband renewal checklist: check the real price, negotiate once and switch without unnecessary hassle.

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Energy

Should you fix your energy tariff or stay on the price cap?

How to compare a fixed energy deal with the price cap using unit rates, standing charges, your usage and exit fees.

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Car insurance

Car insurance renewal: four checks before you pay

Check cover, excess, add-ons and the real annual cost before accepting a car insurance renewal.

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Mortgages

Mortgage deal ending? Start six months before

A simple mortgage end-date checklist covering product transfers, remortgaging, fees and total cost.

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Mobile

Mobile contract ended? Check whether you are still paying for the phone

Check your mobile contract, data use and SIM-only options, then switch while keeping your number if it saves money.

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Subscriptions

Cancel subscriptions without losing track

A calm subscription-cancellation checklist: test the value, check the terms, cancel properly and save proof.

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Pet insurance

Pet insurance and pre-existing conditions: should you switch?

A careful UK guide to comparing pet insurance when your pet has a pre-existing condition—without losing valuable cover just to cut the premium.

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Savings

Is your savings account paying enough interest?

A plain-English UK savings check covering AER, access, bonus rates and deposit protection before you move money.

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Breakdown cover

Should you cancel breakdown cover—or are you paying twice?

Check for duplicate UK breakdown cover through your car, bank account or insurance before cancelling useful protection.

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Home insurance

Best time to review home insurance before renewal

Review a UK home-insurance renewal without losing the cover you need or assuming the renewal quote is automatically competitive.

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