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Homeowners affected by floods urged to 'contact insurers immediately'
People with home insurance who have suffered damage to their properties during the flash floods in the West Country should contact their insurers as soon as possible, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). More »
Insurance - Mon 2 Jun 2008
Increase in number of loans approved in April drops
April saw the increase in the number of loans issued to people in the UK fall, according to the Bank of England. More »
Money - Mon 2 Jun 2008
April sees record deposits in building society Isas
The highest ever monthly deposits into cash individual savings accounts (Isa) accounts helped to make April a record-breaking month for building societies, according to the Building Societies Association (BSA). More »
Banking - Mon 2 Jun 2008
'Good deals still available on car and home insurance'
Increased competition among insurers means that cheaper car and home insurance can still provide a good level of cover, according to moneysupermarket.com. More »
Home Insurance - Tue 3 Jun 2008
Equity release 'could relieve pensioners' money worries'
Equity release schemes could help pensioners to enjoy a retirement free of money worries, according to Help the Aged. More »
Loans - Tue 3 Jun 2008
New survey 'highlights need for accidental damage cover'
More than a quarter of Brits have spent over £200 to replace something that was damaged accidentally within their homes, according to research by Direct Line. More »
Home Insurance - Tue 3 Jun 2008
Younger people 'less vigilant against card fraud'
The younger generation is unprepared for credit card fraud, according to new research by Saga. More »
Credit Cards - Tue 3 Jun 2008
One in ten 'unsure about their level of debt'
Despite the fact that 96 per cent of Brits claim to be on top of their finances, a new survey has revealed contradictory findings. More »
Loans - Wed 4 Jun 2008
Credit Crunch 'is having less of an impact in Scotland than rest of the UK'
Scotland's share of UK mortgages for house purchase in the first quarter of 2008 has risen to 11 per cent compared with eight per cent in the same quarter a year ago, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). More »
Mortgages - Wed 4 Jun 2008
Pensioners will 'have to rely on savings as pensions shrink'
In the future people will rely on savings to get by in their old age, according to the director of Churchouse Financial Planning. More »
Pensions - Wed 4 Jun 2008
People 'need to inform insurer about DIY jobs'
Homeowners planning large-scale DIY projects should inform their home insurer so they can check their policy covers the work being done, according to Endsleigh. More »
Home Insurance - Wed 4 Jun 2008
Brits 'will start saving again'
As the recent "spending glut" in the UK comes to an end, people will start investing more money in savings, according to an independent financial adviser. More »
Banking - Thu 5 Jun 2008
British savers 'losing out'
Savers are losing out on approximately £8 billion a year by failing to invest in high-interest accounts, according to new research. More »
Banking - Thu 5 Jun 2008
Brits say 'the most important feature of car insurance is price'
When shopping for car insurance the number one consideration for UK motorists is how much it will cost, according to research by Fairinvestment.co.uk. More »
Car Insurance - Thu 5 Jun 2008
People 'need to search for good mortgage deals'
House-buyers and homeowners should compare mortgage deals to try and find the most competitive rate available regardless of the current economic climate, according to Your Mortgage. More »
Mortgages - Thu 5 Jun 2008
Loan applicants 'need to check their credit reports'
Consumers looking to take out a loan need to make sure their credit reports are accurate and up-to-date, according to Experian. More »
Loans - Thu 5 Jun 2008
Homebuyers advised to take out life insurance
Not taking out life insurance with your mortgage is a "risky strategy", a financial adviser for Plan Insure has advised. More »
Life Insurance - Fri 6 Jun 2008
Brits are 'saving less for retirement'
Recent rises in the cost of energy and food are having a negative effect on people's pension plans, according to Edward Jones. More »
Pensions - Fri 6 Jun 2008
Brits urged to start saving
The fact that the UK has one of the lowest saving ratios in the world is extremely worrying, according to Transact. More »
Banking - Fri 6 Jun 2008
CML urges those having difficulties with mortgage payments to 'contact their lender'
Housing affordability and supply are two of the greatest challenges facing borrowers in Northern Ireland, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). More »
Mortgages - Mon 9 Jun 2008
Pensioners 'worst affected by credit crunch'
A survey of adults in the UK has revealed that the over-55s have been most affected by the current economic gloom. More »
Banking - Mon 9 Jun 2008
Car insurance industry 'makes millions from Brits who pay monthly'
Motorists who are struggling to meet the rising cost of car insurance are forking out £624 million a year to pay in monthly instalments, according to uSwitch. More »
Car Insurance - Mon 9 Jun 2008
Brits 'eat into mortgage repayments in order to feed shopping habit'
Despite rising household bills, a new study from cahoot online bank finds one in four people in the UK admit to a shopping habit which they indulge at least once a week. More »
Mortgages - Mon 9 Jun 2008
Obese people 'treated harshly' by insurers
People who are considered obese because they have a high Body Mass Index (BMI) are suffering increasingly harsh treatment at the hands of life insurers, according to LifeSearch. More »
Life Insurance - Mon 9 Jun 2008
Gender gap for car insurance revealed
New research has revealed the full extent of the price difference between car insurance for men and women. More »
Car Insurance - Tue 10 Jun 2008
Brits urged to shop around for home insurance
Not switching home insurance cost Brits £26 million last year, according to research by Tescocompare. More »
Home Insurance - Tue 10 Jun 2008
'Conditions will improve for first-time buyers'
The mortgage market will start to pick up again, according to Bestinvest. More »
Mortgages - Tue 10 Jun 2008
Glastonbury-goers need to 'check their insurance'
The thousands of music fans who will be heading to Glastonbury later this month need to check their home contents cover before leaving, according to esure. More »
Home Insurance - Tue 10 Jun 2008
Millions of homeowners will move house to try and bag a bargain
More than two million homeowners are planning to move home to take advantage of falling property prices, according to research from Abbey. More »
Mortgages - Tue 10 Jun 2008
Brits 'worried they will not have enough money during retirement'
Over half of Brits are concerned they will not be able to finance their retirement if they live into their 90s, a new survey has revealed. More »
Pensions - Wed 11 Jun 2008
Millions of Brits 'turn to credit cards to cover household emergencies'
One in six Brits relies on credit cards or other forms of credit to cover the cost of domestic appliance breakdowns, according to Alliance & Leicester. More »
Credit Cards - Wed 11 Jun 2008
More pensioners 'struggling financially'
A third of Brits in or approaching retirement owe £207 billion in outstanding mortgage debt, according to Key Retirement Solutions. More »
Pensions - Wed 11 Jun 2008
Travel insurance is 'vital for gap years or adventure holidays'
Travel insurance is "the wisest purchase you can make" before heading off on an adventure holiday or gap year, according to a travel expert. More »
Travel Insurance - Wed 11 Jun 2008
Homeowners 'must inform insurer before making structural changes'
Homeowners who are planning to make improvements to their current homes rather than moving, as a result of the slower property market, are being advised to make sure they inform their insurer about any work they intend to do. More »
Home Insurance - Wed 11 Jun 2008
Workers' earnings 'stall in their 40s'
Financially speaking it would appear that life does not begin at 40, if new research is anything to go by. More »
Pensions - Thu 12 Jun 2008
Borrowers without PPI 'could be vulnerable'
Many people do not think they require payment protection insurance (PPI) when they take out loans, according to the Association of British Insurers. More »
Loans - Thu 12 Jun 2008
Homeowners 'opt for fixed-rate mortgage deals during economic uncertainty'
The proportion of fixed-rate loan agreements increased during April suggesting that borrowers are looking for security over future mortgage repayments, according to figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). More »
Mortgages - Thu 12 Jun 2008
High fees for fixed-rate mortgages 'increasingly common'
The number of fixed-rate loans with high fees has rocketed by 1,368 per cent over the past 18 months, according to new research. More »
Mortgages - Thu 12 Jun 2008
Contactless payments 'are on the cards'
As people use debit and credit cards as well as electronic payment systems more and more, we could soon be using our mobile phones to pay for things, according to Apacs. More »
Credit Cards - Fri 13 Jun 2008
Backpackers 'prepared to splash the cash on their travels'
Backpackers are willing to "spurge" on things such as food, clothes and travel insurance to make sure they have the best possible time while on the road, according to Lonely Planet. More »
Travel Insurance - Fri 13 Jun 2008
Gap insurance 'more relevant for owners of new cars'
Guaranteed Asset Protection (Gap) insurance will benefit drivers buying a new car rather than those looking for a second-hand motor, according to Auto Trader magazine. More »
Car Insurance - Fri 13 Jun 2008
Accident-prone Brits 'emphasise the importance of home insurance'
Approximately 25 million Brits have accidentally damaged their home or its contents in some way in the last five years, highlighting the importance of home insurance, according to research from Tescocompare. More »
Home Insurance - Fri 13 Jun 2008
Cyclists advised to take out insurance
As national bike week begins, Halifax Home Insurance is urging cyclists not to give thieves an easy ride. More »
Home Insurance - Mon 16 Jun 2008
Young people in the UK 'too busy for financial planning'
Many young Brits claim they are too busy to sort out their finances a new report has revealed. More »
Pensions - Mon 16 Jun 2008
Brits take 'a DIY approach to moving house'
As people across the UK are looking at tightening their financial belts, new research has found that homeowners are adopting a "do it yourself" approach to moving house. More »
Money - Mon 16 Jun 2008
Brits continue to buy green despite credit crunch
Shoppers are not being deterred from buying environmentally-friendly products, despite rising food prices and tightening household budgets, according to Virgin Money. More »
Credit Cards - Mon 16 Jun 2008
Store cards are "the devil in disguise"
Some store cards are charging almost 50 per cent more than credit cards, analysis by Fool.co.uk has found. More »
Credit Cards - Mon 16 Jun 2008
Brits are seeking thrills on holiday 'without checking travel insurance'
One in six Brits have admitted they would take part in an adventure sport knowing they would not be covered by their travel insurance if they got injured, according to research by esure. More »
Travel Insurance - Mon 16 Jun 2008
Government 'should pay for life insurance for the armed forces in Iraq'
The government should provide life insurance for military personnel engaged in the war effort abroad, according to Buckles Investment Services. More »
Life Insurance - Tue 17 Jun 2008
Men in the UK 'identify with Ian Beale'
When it comes to money, British men have admitted they identify with stingy Ian Beale from Eastenders, according to a new poll. More »
Banking - Tue 17 Jun 2008
Rich and poor 'prefer to keep their money under the mattress'
The credit crunch has seen Britain's richest and poorest households losing faith in financial institutions, a new survey by MGM Advantage has found. More »
Banking - Tue 17 Jun 2008
Garden thefts 'on the rise'
Homeowners need to be on their guard against garden thieves, according to Sainsbury's Home Insurance. More »
Home Insurance - Wed 18 Jun 2008
Disabled people urged to make sure travel insurance covers essentials
Disabled travellers need to check travel insurance particularly carefully, according to Tourism for All. More »
Travel Insurance - Wed 18 Jun 2008
Landlords advised to take out emergency assistance and breakdown cover
Landlords should consider taking out an insurance policy that gives them emergency assistance and breakdown cover for their properties, Landlordzone.co.uk has advised. More »
Breakdown Cover - Wed 18 Jun 2008
Success of vets 'highlights need for pet insurance'
A new report has highlighted the importance of pet insurance, according to Asda Financial Services. More »
Pet Insurance - Wed 18 Jun 2008
Brits urged to take care of their possessions after reality star is burgled
Asda has called on people to make sure they have adequate home insurance after reality star Jade Goody was burgled. More »
Home Insurance - Thu 19 Jun 2008
Credit card holders advised to 'chop and change'
A new report has shown that credit card rates have increased over the past 18 months. More »
Credit Cards - Thu 19 Jun 2008
Fewer people being accepted for unsecured loans
A new report has revealed the rejection rate for unsecured loan applicants is on the rise. More »
Loans - Thu 19 Jun 2008
Brits 'fail to seek financial advice'
Approximately 57 per cent of the UK population aged 18-years-old and over has never sought advice from a finance specialist, new research has found. More »
Banking - Thu 19 Jun 2008
Brits 'opt for fixed-rate mortgage deals'
The number of homeowners opting for fixed rate loans has increased over the last quarter, according to research by Legal & General. More »
Mortgages - Thu 19 Jun 2008
A quarter of Brits 'think it is a good time to buy a house'
Despite the credit crunch, 27 per cent of people in the UK believe it is a good time to invest in property, the Building Societies Association (BSA) reports. More »
Mortgages - Fri 20 Jun 2008
Mortgage market 'still struggling'
Mortgage loans were down in May in comparison to April, according to statistics released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). More »
Mortgages - Fri 20 Jun 2008
Pension buyouts 'need better regulation'
A review of pension buyout models is needed to anticipate any threats to members' interests, the TUC has said today. More »
Pensions - Fri 20 Jun 2008
'Sorting out your finances can reduce holiday stress'
Holidays might be more stressful than we realise, if new research by American Express is anything to go by. More »
Credit Cards - Fri 20 Jun 2008
Brits 'concerned that they will not be able to live on state pension'
Two-thirds of Brits have little or no faith in the government's pension provisions, according to Friends Provident. More »
Pensions - Mon 23 Jun 2008
People urged to get into the habit of saving regularly
Brits should compare money making accounts and aim to start saving as early as possible, according to Moneynet.co.uk. More »
Banking - Mon 23 Jun 2008
Homeowners should 'seek professional advice before starting major DIY projects'
Anyone planning substantial home improvements should seek guidance from an expert, Direct Line has advised. More »
Home Insurance - Mon 23 Jun 2008
Graduates 'need to prioritise their debt'
Students graduating from university this year need to ensure they prioritise their debt so that they can get their finances in order, Moneynet.co.uk has advised. More »
Credit Cards - Mon 23 Jun 2008
Brits 'need to start thinking about pensions again'
People in Britain could be facing an impoverished old age, a firm of independent financial advisers has warned. More »
Pensions - Tue 24 Jun 2008
People 'probably going to have to cut back on spending'
With credit cards harder to come by and living costs rising in the UK, May's strong sales were probably just a blip, according to the economic research consultancy, Capital Economics. More »
Credit Cards - Tue 24 Jun 2008
New website set up to help young people with finances
A new website aimed at helping young people plan their finances has been welcomed by the Personal Finance Education Group (Pfeg). More »
Banking - Tue 24 Jun 2008
Online banks 'more popular than social networking sites'
The credit crunch is turning Britain into a nation of online bankers, according to cahoot. More »
Banking - Tue 24 Jun 2008
Brits 'do not know the rules of foreign roads'
Over 4.3 million motorists plan to drive their car to Europe this summer, according to Sheilas' Wheels. More »
Car Insurance - Tue 24 Jun 2008
Young people urged to sort out finances sooner rather than later
With a recent study revealing that 77 per cent of young adults have experienced being in debt through loans, overdrafts and credit cards, experts are urging Brits to start planning for their financial future as early as possible. More »
Banking - Wed 25 Jun 2008
Travellers urged to be honest with insurers about existing health conditions
When shopping around for travel insurance, the older generation needs to be honest about any pre-existing health conditions, according to Saga. More »
Travel Insurance - Wed 25 Jun 2008
Changing how you use credit cards can 'save you thousands'
By using credit cards wisely you can save thousands of pounds, according to Moneyfacts.co.uk. More »
Credit Cards - Wed 25 Jun 2008
Ex-smokers 'have healthier lungs and healthier bank balances'
Smokers who decide to give up the habit could save thousands of pounds, according to new research. More »
Banking - Wed 25 Jun 2008
British couples 'underestimate the cost of a wedding'
Good weather is top of Brits' wish list when it comes to the perfect wedding, according to Alliance & Leicester. More »
Loans - Wed 25 Jun 2008
Festival-goers advised to leave credit cards at home
As Glastonbury approaches, music-lovers are being urged to leave their credit cards at home. More »
Credit Cards - Thu 26 Jun 2008
Pensioners 'have average assets of £269k'
Retired married couples have savings and assets worth an average of £269,479 excluding pensions, according to research by Prudential. More »
Banking - Thu 26 Jun 2008
A new kitchen 'can clinch the deal when selling a house'
Installing a new kitchen or bathroom could be the key to selling your property in today's difficult housing market, according the Your Move. More »
Mortgages - Thu 26 Jun 2008
Home improvements could add over £50k to property value
Adding extra rooms to your house may be the best way to add value to your property, according to latest research. More »
Mortgages - Fri 27 Jun 2008
Rising cost of living 'could turn Britain green'
Increasing fuel prices and energy bills could lead to a green revolution in Britain, according to Tesco. More »
Credit Cards - Fri 27 Jun 2008
Brits 'predict fall in house prices
Three-quarters of Brits think property prices will fall in the next year, a survey by the Building Societies Association (BSA) has found. More »
Mortgages - Fri 27 Jun 2008
Credit cards 'can help people manage their finances'
Buying with credit cards is a flexible way to manage finances, according to Donald McLeod from Sainsbury's. More »
Credit Cards - Fri 27 Jun 2008
Millions of over-50s 'to head to Glastonbury'
As Glastonbury weekend kicks off, many teenagers and 20-somethings will be packing their tents and wellies and heading off to see their favourite bands. More »
Banking - Fri 27 Jun 2008
People 'in favour of offers for specific age groups'
If insurers are forced to provide cover for everyone, they will simply put up their prices, according to Saga. More »
Car Insurance - Fri 27 Jun 2008
Reward schemes mean credit cards are 'more than just a borrowing item'
Credit card reward schemes offer "long-term value", according to the head of cards at Sainsbury's. More »
Credit Cards - Mon 30 Jun 2008
Credit crunch will not deter Brits from going away
Brits who are currently trying to tighten their belts as a result of the credit crunch are unwilling to give up their summer holiday, according to the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). More »
Banking - Mon 30 Jun 2008
