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Black history month!
October 2012 marks the 25th Black History Month in the UK and continuing in the spirit of the jubilee and the Olympics the theme for this year is celebration! What ever you have planned to mark this month, managing your money can help ensure the celebrations last through the month and beyond. We asked regular readers of Pride from the Financial Ombudsman Service - the free service set up by law to sort out problems between consumers and financial businesses - who inspires them and for their top tips on taking control of your finances.
Natasha Fuyane
Juliana Campbell
I will be celebrating paralympian Ade Adepitan MBE. His success in his sporting career has taught me to never put a ceiling on my ambitions.
For me Doreen Lawrence is a modern day influencer; through tragic injustice she became a force for truth and profound social change.
Consumer contact
Top tip:
My top tip is if you’re using an interest free deal to make a purchase keep a record of when the interest free period ends, as repayments after this date can be very expensive!
Ombudsman
Top tip: I always look online for information about the best rates available for insurance policies. Find a deal that works for you – but remember cheaper isn’t always better!
Sarah Kwame
Miranda Baidoo
Priscilla Bekker
My modern day influence would be my parents. My late father always told me to work while you work, play while you play and always aim high.
My inspiration is Barack Obama, I did not think that I would ever see a black head of state in the Western world. It shows that if you work hard towards a goal your opportunities are endless.
My mum is a big influence on everything I do but another one would be Oprah Winfrey. She has risen above impossible situations and rejects any notions that the colour of your skin should prohibit you from excelling.
Communications assistant
Adjudicator
Top tip: I would say that if you do Top tip: have to make a complaint to your bank – keep a record of any letters sent or phone calls you’ve made. You may need these later on if you’re unable to get things sorted.
Team manager
My advice is to shop around for the best deals on products or Top tip: Ask your bank for a list of purchases – a simple internet search may your regular payments and keep an eye on find you a cheaper alternative or money off your statements. If you’re paying for things vouchers to save you a fortune. you don’t recognise or use, cancel them.
Whether you chose to celebrate the achievements of Martin Luther King or the more recent triumphs of Mo Farah – we hope you enjoy yourself. But if a financial problem does put a dampener on your celebrations –
the ombudsman may be able to help on 0300 123 9 123 or financial-ombudsman.org.uk
