Recent Articles in Money matters

Bankruptcy – what you need to know by Dean Dunham
Oct 15, 2012

More and more people are struggling financially as the UK economy continues to be in meltdown. With this being the case an increasing amount of people seem to be considering whether they should simply go bankrupt. Dean Dunham, the People’s Lawyer, considers the options.

Top ten high street stores to haggle at
Sep 27, 2012

New research from MoneySavingExpert.com proves haggling can be effective in UK high streets. Discounts come to those who ask, says Martin Lewis.

Unwanted sales calls and text messages - what are your rights?
Sep 4, 2012

With unwanted phone calls and text messages on the increase, the People's Lawyer, Dean Dunham, explains what action you can take.

Packaged bank accounts
Aug 11, 2012

Have the banks and building societies now mis-sold another financial product in the form or "packaged back accounts"? asks the People's Lawyer, Dean Dunham

Know your rights with doorstep traders by Dean Dunham
Jul 24, 2012

Doorstep selling is when a salesperson sells you goods or services in your home or on your doorstep. If you spend more than £35 with a trader on your doorstep you gain certain legal rights which are important for you to know. These rights apply even if you invite someone into your home, writes People's Lawyer, Dean Dunham

The Barclays Debacle – how does it affect you? by Dean Dunham
Jul 7, 2012

You have no doubt heard all of the bad press about Barclays and indeed some of the other high street banks surrounding the fixing of"‘libor" rates. We have also now seen top executives from Barclays, including the Chairman and Chief Executive, resign – a sure sign that that the bank has simply done wrong, but how does this affect you? Dean Dunham, the People's Lawyer, explains.

Royal Bank of Scotland software glitch – Dean Dunham explains your rights
Jun 25, 2012

If you have been affected by the RBS/Natwest/Ulster Bank, Dean Dunham, the People's Lawyer,  explains the banks' liability and what you should do.

My mobile phone has broken but it's out of warranty, what do I do?
Jun 23, 2012

Dean Dunham, the People's Lawyer, advises what to do when a mobile phone breaks after the guarantee has run out.

Your right to return goods
Jun 10, 2012

One of the most common questions that consumers ask is "what are my rights when returning goods?"  This is also one of the most common complaints against retailers.  So what are your rights? Dean Dunham gives the answers.

Dean Dunham - The People's Lawyer
May 28, 2012

Dean Dunham is the senior partner at Debello Law, a law firm based in London which advises on commercial matters, and offers legal advice in media and entertainment, consumer law, family law, employment law, property law and litigation. Dean wrties a regular fortnightly article for Parenting Without Tears.

Your rights to a cooling off period to return goods or cancel services
May 26, 2012

Parenting Without Tears is delighted to announce that Dean Dunham, the People's Lawyer, will be writing regular articles about your consumer rights. In this first article he explains the cooling off period to return goods or cancel services.

Cheaper rail fares with split ticket app TicketySplit
May 14, 2012

The consumer help site Money Saving Expert has done it again with a new free app for your smart phone to reveal how split ticketing can reduce the cost of standard walk-on fares. Download TicketySplit and save maney.