Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Aid to the poor

cashpoints

Saturday 17 October 1998 18:02 EDT
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

The Charities Aid Foundation has set up a scheme to make it easy to give to the world's poorest countries. Customers must put at least pounds 100 into their World People Account, and CAF then reclaims 23 per cent tax on the donation and adds it to the investment. You can give directly to charities, or through the World People hotline, or via an online internet service. More details on 0845 077 2000 or www.worldpeople.org.

American Express has improved its "money back" offer on the Blue credit card. Customers will get back 5 per cent of what they spend on the Blue card - but only in November. Normally they get 1p back for every pounds 1 spent. The card has a low interest rate - currently 9.9 per cent - but that will rise to 19.5 per cent after six months. There is also a pounds 12 annual fee, so you have to spend more than pounds 1,200 a year to make money on the card. Call 0800 700 111.

Woolwich has produced a free guide to motor insurance, covering the main terms, so you can understand your policy. It suggests questions you should ask before you accept an insurance quotation. The guide is free by calling 0645 454545.

Chase de Vere offers an exclusive bond from the Newcastle Building Society paying 8.01 per cent gross. The Base Rate Plus Bond is guaranteed to beat Bank of England base rates for the next 21/2 years. Availability is limited, with a minimum pounds 10,000 to be invested, and a maximum pounds 500,000. Details on 0800 526 093.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in