Your Money: Pound Notes

By MELANIE WRIGHT

PRICEY DRIVING

pounds MEN in their 20s pay twice as much as those in their 30s for car insurance, according to a survey by moneysupermarket.com Last year the average annual car insurance premium for a man in his 20s was pounds 1,123, compared with pounds 543 for a man in his 30s.

SKI AT ANY AGE

pounds AROUND 12 per cent of skiers last season were 55 or older, according to Help the Aged Travel Insurance. It offers the option of winter sports cover with no upper age limit - the oldest skier they insure is 84. For more info call 0800 413 180 or visit www.helptheaged.org.uk/insurance

DODGY LINES

pounds CITIZENS Advice is warning people to be wary of "cash back" mobile phone deals promising refunds that may never materialise. People are tempted by low monthly rates but often miss out on the discount because claiming isn't as simple as they are led to believe. If you've had problems, call the telecoms regulator Ofcom on 020 7981 3040.

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