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Pensions are 'most important benefit'
A generous workplace pension scheme could offer firms an advantage over their competitors, an expert has claimed. More »
Pensions - Wed 21 May 2008
Workers 'opting for cash over benefits'
More and more workers are tending to prefer additional cash over other benefits from their employers as the credit crunch tightens, an expert has argued. More »
Banking - Wed 21 May 2008
'Cover legal requirements' with insurance
Firms that are looking to take out insurance for their business operations should ensure that any insurance covers all of their requirements, experts have warned. More »
Home Insurance - Wed 21 May 2008
'Make cutbacks' to get through credit crunch
Individuals who are struggling with their finances should consider making cutbacks rather than telling lies to get more credit, an expert has warned. More »
Banking - Wed 21 May 2008
Teens 'want to borrow but cannot budget'
The next generation of borrowers want to take out credit cards and loans when they turn 18, but are not able to successfully manage basic budgeting tasks, new research has found. More »
Loans - Wed 21 May 2008
Counting the cost of Saturdays
Britons will spend more than half a million pounds over the course of their lifetime - just on Saturdays, new research has found. More »
Banking - Wed 21 May 2008
Savers 'becoming more cautious'
A number of factors have led to individuals taking a more cautious approach over their savings, an expert has argued. More »
Banking - Thu 22 May 2008
Savings devalue 'when left at home'
Consumers that stash their cash at home are only decreasing the value of their savings, an expert has warned. More »
Banking - Thu 22 May 2008
Spring clean finances, expert urges
Now is a good time to have a spring clean of finances in order to ensure the best returns on investment are being made. More »
Banking - Thu 22 May 2008
Ethical product choice grows
There is an "incredible" amount of choice in the ethical finance market and the range of products has expanded greatly in recent years, an expert has argued. More »
Banking - Thu 22 May 2008
Ethical investments 'not a fad'
Choosing ethical investment products is not a fad and is set to become a growth area, an expert has argued. More »
Banking - Thu 22 May 2008
Mental health 'a concern' for people in debt
Institutions that lend money should ensure that they deal with problem debt in an appropriate way so to avoid any mental health concerns, an expert has urged. More »
Loans - Thu 22 May 2008
Pet insurance 'more important than treats'
Owners of pets should remember that an animal's welfare is more important that lavishing it with presents, an expert has warned. More »
Pet Insurance - Fri 23 May 2008
Microchips 'can reduce pet insurance costs'
Pet owners looking for ways to reduce the cost of pet insurance cover for their animals could consider having microchips implanted in the animals, an expert has suggested. More »
Pet Insurance - Fri 23 May 2008
Road awareness 'can reduce insurance premiums'
Motorcyclists looking to reduce the cost of their vehicle insurance could find that taking a motorcycle awareness course may help. More »
Car Insurance - Fri 23 May 2008
Insurance 'can be reduced by using a motorcycle'
Consumers looking to save money on their insurance premiums could find that switching from driving a car to owning a motorbike may help, an expert has suggested. More »
Car Insurance - Fri 23 May 2008
Pensions and saving 'vital for women'
Working to ensure that personal savings and pension plans are fully paid up is an "absolutely vital" thing for women to do, an expert has claimed. More »
Pensions - Tue 27 May 2008
Building societies 'safe for investment'
There are a number of benefits to putting savings in a building society, an expert has claimed. More »
Banking - Tue 27 May 2008
Property market 'remains stable'
There is stability in the property market, but consumers are still wary over the sector, a new report claims. More »
Mortgages - Tue 27 May 2008
Lying on claims is stupid, expert argues
Opting to tell lies on insurance claim forms is nothing but stupid, an expert has argued. More »
Home Insurance - Tue 27 May 2008
Women 'should get their own pension'
A woman should not rely on the pension of her husband or partner for her retirement, just in case of divorce, an expert has said. More »
Pensions - Tue 27 May 2008
Insurance firms 'have ways to tackle fraud'
An increasing number of insurance companies are looking at a number of different ways to tackle fraudulent insurance claims, it has emerged. More »
Home Insurance - Wed 28 May 2008
Consumers 'will miss out on holidays'
An increasing number of consumers will be missing out on family holidays this year because of the effects of the credit crunch, an expert has argued. More »
Home Insurance - Wed 28 May 2008
Cost of living 'affecting household budgets'
The increasing cost of living is creating a range of new budgeting needs for individuals across the country, a new survey has revealed. More »
Banking - Wed 28 May 2008
Mortgage market 'may be on the mend'
Although there appears to be a downturn in the mortgage market, there is still some hope in the sector, an expert has claimed. More »
Mortgages - Wed 28 May 2008
Mortgage difficulties 'more likely'
Although there is likely to be a rise in the number of people getting into difficulties with their mortgage payments, the problem is not going to be as large as it was in the early 1990s, an expert has argued. More »
Mortgages - Thu 29 May 2008
Speak to lenders if facing difficulties, expert says
Individuals who are struggling with their payments and believe they may get into arrears should speak to their lender before a single payment is missed, an expert has said. More »
Mortgages - Thu 29 May 2008
Money 'can be saved' through efficient driving
Motorists could save a cumulative total of some £8 billion each year by driving more efficiently, it has been claimed. More »
Breakdown Cover - Thu 29 May 2008
Interest rates 'will remain unchanged'
Interest rates are likely to be kept the same at the next Bank of England meeting, an expert has argued. More »
Banking - Thu 29 May 2008
Pin security 'is important'
Individuals should make it as difficult as possible for anyone to be able to guess a pin, an expert has argued. More »
Banking - Thu 29 May 2008
Safety of credit cards 'a priority'
Steps to make use of credit cards as safe as possible should be taken by all individuals, an expert has argued. More »
Credit Cards - Fri 30 May 2008
Insurance brokers 'can offer advice'
Opting for the advice of an insurance broker may help consumers to understand which policies best suit their needs, an expert has argued. More »
Home Insurance - Fri 30 May 2008
Consumers 'tempted by flash cars'
Cars are increasingly tempting consumers to spend beyond their means, it has been claimed. More »
Breakdown Cover - Fri 30 May 2008

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