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Spent June out enjoying the sunshine instead of inside enjoying the Fool? Slap on the aftersun and sit back -- here's a second chance to read June's 20 most popular articles.

What do airports, property prices, mobile phones, pensions and dongles have in common?

Strange as it seems, these were the top topics you were most interested in reading about in June.

Missed some of them? Don't despair! Here's a second chance to read the 20 most popular articles that appeared on Fool.co.uk last month:

1.      Avoid These Airport Rip-Offs 

If you're flying off on holiday this summer -- don't get caught out at the airport! Serena Cowdy reveals which scams and swindles you need to avoid.  Read more.

2.      The Time To Buy Property Is Now 

Ignore all property-price predictions. Neil Faulkner thinks the time to buy property is now. Here's why. Read more.

3.      Avoid These Mobile Phone Rip-Offs 

Are you being ripped off by your mobile phone provider? Serena Cowdy can help! Read more.

4.      Good News About Your Pension

Here's how to make sure you have a big enough pension to retire on and why you probably don't need as much as you think. Neil Faulkner explains. Read more.

5.      The Best Broadband Dongle 

Forget the hype and advertised broadband speeds, Szu Ping Chan put the top five dongles through their paces, with some very interesting results... Read more.

6.      Earn 10% On Your Savings 

There's a way to earn a sensational rate on your savings. Jane Baker demonstrates how to do it. Read more.

7.      Oops, I Committed Mortgage Fraud 

As house prices fall and buyers exit, sellers are desperate to strike a deal. Alas, this particular pact is dodgy, says Cliff D'Arcy...  Read more.

8.      The Bad Banks League Table!

Currently, banks are able to make virtually unprovable implications about the quality of their customer service. Laura Starkey wants a Bad Banks League Table! Read more.

9.      A Handful Of Housing Horrors!

When things get tough in the housing market, homeowners should worry about these five shocks, argues Cliff D'Arcy. Read more.

10. The Worst Property Rip-Offs Ever!

Have you ever got rip-off road rage? Donna Werbner reveals a list of the worst property rip-offs ever -- and how to avoid them! Read more.

11.  Bradford & Bingley & Broken? 

Disaster hits B&B as it makes a loss and raises emergency cash from an investment fund. What next for its shareholders, customers and staff, asks Cliff D'Arcy. Read more.

12. Earn 60 Times More Current Account Interest! 

And it's not just for new customers either. Szu Ping Chan reports.  Read more.

13. Double Your Savings In Two Years 

The government is launching a scheme which could double your savings. Szu Ping Chan asks: How does it work? And how could it benefit you? Read more.

14. 7 Tips To Seriously Reduce Your Debts 

If you're serious about reducing and clearing your debts then you can do so, but you must put in a huge amount of effort. Neil Faulkner demonstrates what you must do. Read more.

15. Three Ways To Cut Your Food Bill 

As food prices continue to soar, Malcolm Wheatley rounds up three ways to keep your food bills under control. Read more.

16. Times Get Tough For Landlords 

Existing buy-to-letters are starting to feel the bite with a combination of payment shock, falling prices and diminishing returns. Christina Jordan finds out why. Read more.

17. Five Ways To Cut Your Petrol Bill 

Want to know how you can find the cheapest fuel in your area at the click of a button? Or how you could potentially slash 30% off your petrol bill? Szu Ping Chan investigates. Read on...

18. Britain's Best All-Round Bank 

The credit crunch has helped one bank become a good all-rounder, according to Szu Ping Chan. Find out which one (and no, it's probably not who you think)... Read more.

19. How To Save For Retirement 

Read about the most Foolish funds to invest in and learn also the difference between 'saving' and 'investing' for retirement. Neil Faulkner reports. Read on.

20. Profit From Property Price Falls 

Are we right to fear falling house prices... Or would some of us do well from a decline? Laura Starkey finds out. Read more..

Don't fancy an article? Try one of our Money Talk podcasts instead!

1.      City Boy's Warning To All Investors

Top analyst Geraint Anderson reveals the shady secrets of the Square Mile to David Kuo. Listen now.

2.      Watch Out Watchdog!

Is the FSA to blame for Britain's consumer debt crisis? David Kuo goes for the jugular.  Listen now.

3.      Seven Sneaky Savings Swindles!

Discover the nasty tricks some savings providers use to get their greedy mitts on your stash of cash. Listen now.

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