Beat the Banks!: Take back control of your money and secure your family's financial future

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TV money expert and 'Queen of cash' Jasmine Birtles demystifies financial jargon and gives you the confidence you need to invest successfully and ensure the banks don't rip you off Banks make their money from our money; it's the nature of their business. They profit from our ignorance by selling us 'products' we don't actually need and have a vested interest in keeping us in the dark.Jasmine's no-nonsense, practical advice will help you to-- Make the most of your savings and watch your money grow- Get free money from the government by using up your ISA allowance- Pay off your mortgage quickly, even though the banks don't want you to- Invest in stocks and shares the cheap and easy way- Ensure a safe and profitable retirement by choosing the right pensionSo, it's time to fire your bank manager, beat the banks at their own game and ensure the profits end up in your pocket, not theirs!

Jasmine Birtles has a background in financial and business journalism as well as being a TV presenter and humorist. She writes for the Mirror, the Independent on Sunday, Cosmo, Glamour and Essentials and has a daily column in the Express. Jasmine appears regularly as a financial expert on GMTV, This Morning, The Wright Stuff, BBC Breakfast, Working Lunch, Tonight and all the news channels. Her latest project is for BBC Learning where she presents online for BBC RaW Money, helping with financial literacy and skills for everyday life. www.moneymagpie.com

queen of cash * Guardian * credit crunch guru * Daily Express *