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Archived 2010-12 news:
 | Savings Accounts: Now is the time to assess finances, says expert |
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| 31st December 2010 | People should use the "boring bit between Christmas and New Year" to assess their finances, an industry expert has said.
With many people undoubtedly overspending during the festive season, Jasmine Birtles, founder of Moneymagpie.com, believes action needs to be taken sooner rathe... | |
 | Credit Cards: Credit card holders face changes in 2011 |
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| 30th December 2010 | A number of changes are to be made to how credit cards are managed in the New Year, bringing greater benefits to customers.
For example, the UK Cards Association explained that the most expensive debt on a ... | |
 | Car Insurance UK: Last-minute shopping rush 'puts motorists at risk' |
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| 25th December 2010 | Motorists are being warned of the dangers likely to arise from last-minute Christmas shoppers over the coming hours.
City centres and retail parks are likely to be heaving, the RAC explained, which could prove difficult for drivers to navigate.
It therefore advised people to ... | |
 | Mortgages: Increased base rate could create difficulties |
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| 24th December 2010 | Mortgage borrowers may face a number of problems if the base rate suddenly rises, according to an industry expert.
Chief executive officer of Firstrung Paul Holmes believes that this increase will not happen in the near future, as... | |
 | Savings Accounts: Saving for children 'of utmost importance' |
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| 24th December 2010 | Parents need to realise the importance of putting money away in savings accounts for their children, a financial expert has said.
Although government support for children's savings has been lost, this does not mean that... | |
 | Mortgages: Little improvement expected for 2011 house prices |
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| 23rd December 2010 | House prices are likely to end 2011 around two per cent lower than they are at present, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has said.
Its Housing Market Forecast 2011 suggests that there will be some fluctuations throughout the course of the year, which may have an impact on... | |
 | Pet Insurance: Pet insurance 'offers peace of mind' |
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| 23rd December 2010 | Taking out pet insurance will give owners the peace of mind they need should the animal suddenly fall ill, an expert has said.
Having a pet is a very large financial and emotional commitment, noted Hanne Grice... | |
 | Mortgages: First-time buyers may still face mortgage challenges |
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| 22nd December 2010 | Even if the mortgage market begins to show signs of improvement in the New Year, first-time buyers may still find themselves struggling, a property expert has highlighted.
One of the main issues is that large deposits are needed for hom... | |
 | Car Insurance UK: Drunk passengers 'pose risks on the road' |
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| 22nd December 2010 | With many Christmas campaigns focusing on the problems created by drink drivers, it seems that drunk passengers may be just as dangerous.
A new study from Swiftcover has found that more than 100,000 accidents and 650,000 near misses have occurred as a result of the actions of unruly passeng... | |
 | Savings Accounts: Savings accounts took a hit in autumn |
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| 21st December 2010 | The amount of money set aside in savings accounts was reduced over the autumn, new NS&I figures show.
It revealed that 50 per cent of the population save money each month, although more are expecting to do so over the c... | |
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