Archive
This Month's Top Articles
|
|
Latest news:
 | Switching current accounts 'could be a wise move' |
|---|
| 11th March 2010 | With many people failing to review their current accounts on a regular basis, it could be the case that they are not making the most of the best deals.
This is the conclusion drawn by Santander, which found t... | |
 | AITO: Travel insurance needs to cover all eventualities |
|---|
| 10th March 2010 | Holidaymakers may think that their passport and tickets are the most important things they need to take away with them, but one expert has suggested that travel insurance is just as crucial.
Ian Bradley, spokesperson for the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), stressed that it... | |
 | Are house prices going to decline further? |
|---|
| 9th March 2010 | The announcement that house prices fell slightly last month is likely to have worried some sellers, but is the trend likely to continue?
Paul Collins, property editor of BuyAssociation.co.uk, believes there are still a number of challenges faced by the market before the situation will fully... | |
 | Millions of STV borrowers 'do not know' their interest rate |
|---|
| 4th March 2010 | More than three million standard variable rate (SVR) mortgage holders are not aware of the rate of interest they are paying and mistakenly assume it is the best deal available.
This is according to findings from Post Offi... | |
 | Keep current account details safe, says fraud expert |
|---|
| 3rd March 2010 | It is important for individuals to safeguard their financial information as fraudsters are at large during the recession.
This is the advice of Neil Munroe, external affairs director for Equifax, who highlighted that identity fraud in particular is on the rise.
As credit is less re... | |
 | At last, some good news for FTBs? |
|---|
| 27th February 2010 | | First-time buyers (FTBs) may be encouraged by the recent news that Santander is increasing the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) on its mortgages for new build-... | |
 | Cut-price ski holidays a favourite with Brits |
|---|
| 26th February 2010 | The falling cost of ski holidays is attracting more people to the slopes than ever, it has been suggested.
Vanessa Fisher, spokesperson for the Ski Club of Great Britain, revealed that there was some scepticism that resorts may not get the visitor numbers they had hoped for - but these beli... | |
 | Second-hand vehicle buyers 'should protect themselves from clocking' |
|---|
| 26th February 2010 | Those looking to buy second-hand vehicles should keep their wits about them if they are to avoid being made victims of clocking.
Vehicle information provider HPI has issued the warning following research that showed that eight per cent of cars checked by the service have been the victim of ... | |
 | What are the pitfalls of fronting? |
|---|
| 25th February 2010 | Many people may not be aware of what fronting is, or its implications for the car insurance industry.
A recent study conducted by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) discovered that 70 per cent of people do not know what the term means, suggesting more education is needed on the subject.
<... | |
 | Ofwat: Water bills to remain flat |
|---|
| 24th February 2010 | The average water bill in the UK will stay pretty much the same over the next financial year, it has been announced.
Regulatory body Ofwat said that its latest figures take into account the 0.3 per cent rise in inflation, which means the usual household bill will decrease by around £3.... | |
|
|
|
