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Banks have reasons for not passing on interest cuts
Banks that have not passed on the latest interest rate cut from the Bank of England have legitimate reasons for their actions, an expert has said. More »
Banking - Tue 15 Apr 2008
Home insurance 'is a social responsibility'
Taking out home insurance should be a civic duty, an expert has said. More »
Home Insurance - Tue 15 Apr 2008
Lending criteria 'tightening'
There is a tightening of all types of lending at the moment, as finance providers work to ensure that bad debt does not get any worse than it is at the moment, an expert has said. More »
Loans - Tue 15 Apr 2008
Benefits of Pay as You Drive highlighted
Pay as You Drive car insurance offers a number of benefits to car users that drive a relatively low number of miles each year, it has been claimed. More »
Car Insurance - Tue 15 Apr 2008
Isa limit increases 'good for savers'
An increase in the annual subscription limit for individual savings accounts (Isas) is an encouraging move for savers, an expert has said. More »
Banking - Wed 16 Apr 2008
Credit cards 'can be used during credit crunch'
People who have been using their credit cards wisely have nothing to be concerned about with regards to the credit crunch, it has been claimed. More »
Credit Cards - Wed 16 Apr 2008
Banks 'will not stop lending'
Banks are not going to stop lending because of the credit crunch, as they need to lend funds in order to make money, an expert has asserted. More »
Loans - Wed 16 Apr 2008
Tagging animals 'a sensible precaution'
Tagging family pets with microchips is a sensible way to protect against loss or theft, a pet insurance expert has argued. More »
Pet Insurance - Wed 16 Apr 2008
Mortgage insurance 'offers peace of mind'
Opting to have a fully protected mortgage can put homeowners in an ideal situation, it has been suggested. More »
Home Insurance - Wed 16 Apr 2008
Credit options are available to consumers
There are a number of options for deals securing credit at the moment and consumers worried about their finances due to the credit crunch could consider these, an expert has said. More »
Loans - Thu 17 Apr 2008
Pet insurance industry 'continuing to grow'
There is still a lot of room for growth in the pet insurance industry, it has been claimed. More »
Pet Insurance - Thu 17 Apr 2008
Insurance for mortgages 'not a priority for many'
Taking out protection insurance for mortgages is not a top priority for many consumers, despite its benefits, it has been claimed. More »
Home Insurance - Thu 17 Apr 2008
Home insurance rises 'have not materialised'
Increases in both car and home insurance that had been expected following last year's widespread flooding have not materialised, new research has revealed. More »
Home Insurance - Thu 17 Apr 2008
Motorists 'tell lies for cheap insurance'
A total of one-quarter of British motorists have lied on their application for car insurance, new research suggests. More »
Car Insurance - Fri 18 Apr 2008
Credit used 'to appear wealthy'
Consumers across the country opt to take on more debt in order to appear wealthier to others, it has been claimed. More »
Credit Cards - Fri 18 Apr 2008
Driving costs 'increasing'
Drivers are being forced off the road as a result of rises in the cost of petrol and car insurance premiums, new research has revealed. More »
Car Insurance - Fri 18 Apr 2008
Consider insuring valuables separately, expert says
Travellers that have to take valuable items with them on overseas journeys may have to think about insuring articles individually, it has been claimed. More »
Travel Insurance - Fri 18 Apr 2008
Review home insurance 'regularly'
It is important to ensure that personal belongings and items within a household are actually covered by home insurance, an expert has warned. More »
Home Insurance - Mon 21 Apr 2008
Travellers 'can take steps' to protect their luggage
While travellers are not in control of their luggage once they have checked it in at an airport, there are a number of steps individuals can take to protect their belongings, an expert has said. More »
Travel Insurance - Mon 21 Apr 2008
Market for mortgages 'remains competitive'
Consumers currently have a very wide choice for home loans due to the competitiveness of the mortgage market, it has been suggested. More »
Mortgages - Mon 21 Apr 2008
Importance of home insurance 'must be remembered'
Although home insurance can appear to be a costly outlay, it is worth remembering how important it can be, an expert has claimed. More »
Home Insurance - Mon 21 Apr 2008
Travel insurance 'important' on sports trips
Taking out travel insurance is a necessary step for those people that are considering going on a sports holiday, an expert has advised. More »
Travel Insurance - Tue 22 Apr 2008
Travel insurance 'protects against the unexpected'
The main reason for taking out travel insurance is to protect against the unforeseen, an expert has said. More »
Travel Insurance - Tue 22 Apr 2008
Insurance products from M&S gain top scores
A number of different insurance products on offer from Marks & Spencer (M&S) have been awarded five star ratings by one financial services benchmarking company. More »
Pet Insurance - Tue 22 Apr 2008
UK bank account 'wise for expats'
Keeping UK bank account open is an essential step for any expatriates that may one day decide to return to the country, it has been claimed. More »
Banking - Tue 22 Apr 2008
Travel insurance deal reached with Emirates
A new deal for travel insurance cover has been agreed between Bupa and the Emirates airline. More »
Travel Insurance - Wed 23 Apr 2008
Negative equity conditions 'developing'
The conditions required for people to experience negative equity are present in some areas of the country, it has been claimed. More »
Mortgages - Wed 23 Apr 2008
'Seek help' for financial problems
People that are facing financial difficulties should not hide their problems or believe that they can solve them on their own, an expert has argued. More »
Loans - Wed 23 Apr 2008
Students 'may turn to loans for studies'
An increasing number of students may be forced to turn to hardship loans or part-time jobs due to the effects of the credit crunch on their parents, it has been claimed. More »
Loans - Wed 23 Apr 2008
Students 'must take care of finances'
Students need to take care of their finances and ensure that they do not get into debt while at university, it has been noted. More »
Banking - Thu 24 Apr 2008
Making a will 'is very important'
Opting to make a will should be an almost compulsory move for UK residents, but individuals should not attempt to write it themselves, an expert has suggested. More »
Life Insurance - Thu 24 Apr 2008
Expats 'must find a bank that suits their needs'
It is important for expatriates to ensure that they find a bank account that suits their needs, an expert has said. More »
Banking - Thu 24 Apr 2008
Buyers turn to family for help with deposit, expert claims
First-time buyers across the country are increasingly turning to parents and other family members to help them pay for a deposit on a house, it has been claimed. More »
Mortgages - Thu 24 Apr 2008
Check what is covered with a policy, expert says
It is important not to simply opt for the cheapest policy when searching for home insurance, an expert has warned. More »
Home Insurance - Fri 25 Apr 2008
Counting the cost of financial security
An average person in Britain needs a total of some £92,000 to feel financially secure, it has been claimed. More »
Banking - Fri 25 Apr 2008
Being drunk 'could affect insurance claims'
People that have an accident as a result of being drunk while on their holidays may not receive a payment from their insurance company, an expert has warned. More »
Travel Insurance - Fri 25 Apr 2008
Legal cover 'offers more protection'
Opting to add legal cover to home insurance can help to ensure that individuals are not left with large legal bills if they get into disputes with neighbours, it has been suggested. More »
Home Insurance - Fri 25 Apr 2008
Threat of negative equity 'is small'
Only a small proportion of people who have taken out mortgages in recent years will be at risk of negative equity, an expert has claimed. More »
Mortgages - Fri 25 Apr 2008
Abbey drops fees on new credit card
A new credit card that has no fees for cash, foreign exchange or balance transfers has been launched by Abbey Bank. More »
Credit Cards - Mon 28 Apr 2008
Savings caution increases
People are now being more cautious about where they choose to invest their money and savings, a new survey has suggested. More »
Banking - Mon 28 Apr 2008
Homes 'are easy to break into'
A new survey has revealed that around six million homeowners across the country can break into their own homes. More »
Home Insurance - Mon 28 Apr 2008
Private banking 'may have benefits'
People that earn large sums of money should consider opening a premier private bank account, an expert has said. More »
Banking - Mon 28 Apr 2008
