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Credit crunch 'could reduce the need for travel insurance'
The number of people looking for travel insurance could be set to drop, one expert has claimed. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Mon 1 Sep 2008
Brits 'relying on credit cards to cover basic living costs'
Despite the fact 57 per cent of Brits say they are more strict about budgeting than before the credit crunch, a fifth of people still rely on credit cards and savings to survive, according to PayPal. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Mon 1 Sep 2008
Same day loan 'could help you negotiate a better new car deal'
Motorists looking to buy a new car could negotiate a better deal by taking out a same day loan, according to Alliance & Leicester. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Mon 1 Sep 2008
Credit cards 'can offer valuable protection'
Paying for goods and services with a credit card can offer customers valuable protection if things go wrong, according to uSwitch. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Mon 1 Sep 2008
Brits' choice of holiday 'highlights importance of travel insurance'
New research has highlighted the importance of travel insurance for British travellers. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Tue 2 Sep 2008
Credit crunch 'has led to health crunch'
As living costs rise and it becomes harder for people to secure credit cards and loans, a new survey has revealed that the health of people in the UK may be suffering as a result of the current economic climate. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Tue 2 Sep 2008
Youngsters 'should not rely on inheritance'
Brits need to save into a pension rather than relying on their inheritance to fund their retirement, according to Standard Life. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Tue 2 Sep 2008
Brits 'still unwilling to splash out on cars'
During the next six months some 18.4 per cent of the total amount of money spent on buying vehicles in the UK will be financed through personal loans, according to Sainsbury's Finance. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Tue 2 Sep 2008
Habits learnt young 'stay with us into adulthood'
Saving as a child may make you better with money as an adult, according to new research. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Wed 3 Sep 2008
People 'should haggle over loans'
Brits need to start haggling when it comes to negotiating a better deal on loans and other financial products, according to CreditExpert. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Wed 3 Sep 2008
Mortgage customers 'should compare loan deals'
Homeowners who are looking to remortgage need to shop around, according to Cheltenham & Gloucester. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Wed 3 Sep 2008
Credit card customers 'can find longer balance transfer deals'
People with credit cards looking for a balance transfer deal are "in luck", Moneyfacts has said. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Thu 4 Sep 2008
Most schemes 'will fail personal accounts exemption test'
Most firms' existing pension schemes will not pass the personal accounts exemption test, new research has found. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 4 Sep 2008
Pet insurance 'could save thousands of animals'
Thousands of cats and dogs a year are being put down because owners do not have pet insurance and they cannot afford veterinary bills, according to Sainsbury's Finance. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Thu 4 Sep 2008
Any recession 'will be mild'
People who are already struggling to pay back debts from credit cards and loans may be relieved to hear one expert has said if we do have a recession it will be mild. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Fri 5 Sep 2008
Motorists who use mobiles 'will pay more for car insurance'
Drivers who use their mobile phones illegally are risking a 54 per cent hike in their car insurance premiums, Moneysupermarket has said. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 5 Sep 2008
People 'should compare home loans as early as possible'
Homeowners whose current mortgage deal is due to run out need to start thinking about their next home loan about three months before their existing plan expires, according to Cheltenham & Gloucester. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Fri 5 Sep 2008
Research 'three months before remortgaging'
People looking to remortgage should begin to research the market ahead of their current loan's conditions expiring, it has been suggested. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 8 Sep 2008
Wills 'reduce intestacy risks'
A legal expert has reminded people that they should make a valid will rather than have their relatives face intestacy. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Mon 8 Sep 2008
Couples 'should think of insurance'
Wedding insurance is an increasingly important consideration for couple as the cost of their big day rises, experts have suggested. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Mon 8 Sep 2008
'Cash more attractive than stocks'
Savers should consider holding more of their money is cash rather than the stock market, due to the current economic climate, it has been claimed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Mon 8 Sep 2008
UK drivers 'have bad habits'
New research suggests UK motorists are risking their car insurance costs by engaging in bad driving habits. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 9 Sep 2008
Mortgage support 'needed from govt'
The government should introduce more measures to support people with mortgages and those who cannot get on the property ladder, experts have claimed. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Tue 9 Sep 2008
Insurance 'valuable during crunch'
An industry body has claimed that the current economic climate has increased the value of life insurance. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Tue 9 Sep 2008
First-time mortgages decrease
Figures released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) reveal that mortgages to first-time buyers decreased in July this year. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Tue 9 Sep 2008
UK has 'mortgages lottery'
A personal finance information provider has suggested the UK has a postcode lottery which gives some people more access to mortgages than others. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Wed 10 Sep 2008
Firms 'feel pensions responsibility'
New research suggests UK companies feel compelled to help their employees with pensions and retirement planning. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Wed 10 Sep 2008
'Match life insurance to situation'
People should try to ensure that their life insurance policies are matched as close to their individual circumstances as possible, it has been recommended. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Wed 10 Sep 2008
UK cars at risk of flooding
The UK could have as many as 1.5 million cars at risk in flood-prone areas, it has been claimed. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 10 Sep 2008
1.3m bought PPI after 'misleading advice'
Over one million Britons took out payment protection insurance (PPI) after receiving "misleading" advice on the subject, a consumer group has concluded. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Thu 11 Sep 2008
A fifth 'cutting back on bare essentials'
A fifth of Britons are cutting back on their expenditure on basic items because of belt-tightening forced by rising energy costs, it has been reported. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Thu 11 Sep 2008
Confidence in US housing higher than UK
Investors are showing more willingness to invest in the US housing market than in the UK, it has been claimed. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Thu 11 Sep 2008
Ethical funds 'hit harder in crunch'
Ethical funds have on average lost more money than their non-ethical counterparts during the credit crunch, it has been revealed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Thu 11 Sep 2008
'Look for terrorism cover in travel insurance'
Tourists should check that their travel insurance policy covers them against acts of terrorism, a research company has recommended. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Thu 11 Sep 2008
Pensions service for cancer sufferers
A new pensions service has been launched for people who have been affected by cancer. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Fri 12 Sep 2008
City dwellers 'need car insurance too'
Motorists should not neglect car insurance because it is more expensive in cities than rural areas, an expert has suggested. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 12 Sep 2008
One-third 'have no home insurance'
New research has found over a third of people do not have home insurance, despite the lessons learned through last year's floods. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 12 Sep 2008
More promotion of pet insurance needed
More information and advice is needed about pet insurance, to ensure owners understand the importance of the product, it has been claimed. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Mon 15 Sep 2008
Brits 'would cut back on financial products'
American Express Insurance Services has claimed that UK savers could cut back on financial products to save money. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Mon 15 Sep 2008
Lack of planning 'risk retirement plans'
A poll has suggested people looking to enjoy the retirement jeopardise this by not planning ahead. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Mon 15 Sep 2008
Less affordable housing in countryside
Research has shown mortgage customers in rural areas face less affordable housing. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 15 Sep 2008
Private banking 'has several advantages'
A financial expert has pointed to the benefits that could be received from a private banking account. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Tue 16 Sep 2008
Bank collapse shows crunch is still here
The collapse of a leading US bank shows that the credit crunch is not over yet, an economist has claimed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Tue 16 Sep 2008
Pet insurance 'can help in break-ups'
Animal owners should ensure their pet insurance covers their companions' mental as well as physical health, it has been suggested. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Tue 16 Sep 2008
Consider money management steps, financial analyst advises
A research analyst has suggested that people need to examine their personal finances over coming years as economic conditions worsen. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Tue 16 Sep 2008
Inflation hits 4.7% in August
The governor of the Bank of England has written a letter to chancellor Alistair Darling over the increase in inflation. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Wed 17 Sep 2008
Young people rely on parents for loan guarantees
Twenty-somethings are increasing relying on the 'bank of mum and dad', research from a price comparison website has claimed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Wed 17 Sep 2008
'Positive news' found in credit crunch
Despite the recent turmoil in the financial world, some positive events have occurred for savers, experts have claimed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Wed 17 Sep 2008
Check travel insurance for operator collapse
Holidaymakers should check their travel insurance cover for events such as the folding of travel companies, experts have suggested. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Wed 17 Sep 2008
'Sort personal finances by uni'
Parents have been advised by a price comparison website to help get their children's finance in order before they start university. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Thu 18 Sep 2008
Fight to tackle lack of car insurance
The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) says it and the government is set to tackle those who drive without car insurance, as many of the offenders do not see it as a crime. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 18 Sep 2008
Pre-paid cards 'a grow area'
Newcastle Building Society has suggested that pre-paid credit cards may be one area of the market to avoid the ongoing credit crunch. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Thu 18 Sep 2008
'Take advice before PPI'
Customers should seek advice before taking out insurance on any of their financial products, it has been claimed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Fri 19 Sep 2008
Private banking 'open to more'
Private banking services are not just for the super-rich and can be used by a wide range of people, it has been claimed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Fri 19 Sep 2008
Savers 'not sure pensions are enough'
The majority of Britons are not sure their pension will provide them with enough income in their retirement, a new poll shows. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Fri 19 Sep 2008
Cutting travel insurance 'not recommended'
Holidaymakers in the UK are considering cutting their travel insurance in order to save money, new research has suggested. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Fri 19 Sep 2008
Savers 'value trust over gimmicks'
New research suggests that UK savers are looking to carry out their banking with a provider they trust. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Mon 22 Sep 2008
Credit cards 'could be replaced'
The UK payments industry could reach the point where credit cards are no longer needed, it has been claimed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Mon 22 Sep 2008
'Emotional attachment to cheques'
Some savers still prefer to use cheques rather than the other payment options available, it has been claimed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Mon 22 Sep 2008
Savers 'have big plans for pensions'
A new poll has shown one in 50 people saving a pension would like to try space travel when they retire. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Mon 22 Sep 2008
'Good time to buy' for those with cash
A property expert has suggested now is a good time to buy for people who have cash savings or are looking to only take out small loans. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Tue 23 Sep 2008
Stamp duty freeze 'could regenerate UK'
The freeze on stamp duty could change the face of the UK as young people move to more affordable areas, it has been claimed. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Tue 23 Sep 2008
More registering for credit card protection
New figures show that there has been an increase in the number of people signing to protect their credit cards from online fraud. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Tue 23 Sep 2008
UK looking to mortgage overseas
UK mortgage holders are increasingly looking to purchase overseas, it has been suggested. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Tue 23 Sep 2008
'Cover students on home insurance'
Parents should check the details of their home insurance policy to see if their children's possessions are covered while they are at university, it has been suggested. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Wed 24 Sep 2008
Mortgage rates 'could increase'
Mortgage rates are set to increase after a climb in the interest rate which banks lend to each other, it has been claimed. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Wed 24 Sep 2008
'Make money work best it can'
During the current economic climate, people should ensure that their money works in the best way for them, it has been claimed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Wed 24 Sep 2008
Times to consider protection insurance
Legal & General has highlighted some of the times savers should consider taking out protection insurance. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Wed 24 Sep 2008
Some people 'not making a will'
People with a fixed income and few assets are neglecting to make a will, according to claims. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 25 Sep 2008
Online banking 'quite safe from fraud'
Making online payments is a secure process and people should not be overly concerned with fraud, it has been suggested. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Thu 25 Sep 2008
Pensions could be 'depleted'
Many people saving towards their pensions could find they have less put aside than they thought, an expert has claimed. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 25 Sep 2008
Save for kids through crunch
Parents should continue to save for their children's future despite the ongoing credit crunch, an expert has suggested. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Thu 25 Sep 2008
Airline failure cover 'missing from some travel insurance'
Holidaymakers should take care when purchasing travel insurance as only a limited number of providers offer cover against scheduled airline failure as standard, it has been suggested. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Thu 25 Sep 2008
Housing market 'has a long way to go'
Those with mortgages should be aware an expert believes the property market will not recover immediately, despite recent government actions. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Fri 26 Sep 2008
'Stop spending and admit to debt'
People who keep spending despite being in debt need to face up to their financial situation, it has been claimed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Fri 26 Sep 2008
Increase in banking fraud adverts
There has been an increase in 'money mule' recruitment advertisements in Britain, according to the UK payments association. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Fri 26 Sep 2008
'Need for automatic Pension Credits'
Some UK pensioners are still missing out on Pension Credits, despite the government's flagship benefit scheme being launched five years ago, a charity has claimed. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Fri 26 Sep 2008
Equity release 'one of many options'
Equity release should be considered as well as other possibilities as a source of retirement income, it has been claimed. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Fri 26 Sep 2008
Pensions 'should be linked to earnings'
The connection between the state pension and earnings should be restored, an expert has suggested. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Mon 29 Sep 2008
Asking and selling price gap grows
The gap between the asking and selling prices is increasing, new research has suggested. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 29 Sep 2008
Mortgage brokers 'not finding adequate loans'
New research has suggested two-thirds of mortgage brokers are unable to satisfy their customers, with 70 per cent in the south-east not able to find a loan. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 29 Sep 2008
Grandparents being forced to 'chip in'
Elderly people are frequently being called upon to support their families in the current economic climate, according to new research. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Mon 29 Sep 2008
FTBs 'need 15 years to save'
People trying to get a mortgage for the first time may need as long as 15 years to save their deposit, research by Fairinvestment.co.uk has found. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 29 Sep 2008
Govt confirms Bradford & Bingley nationalisation
The government has confirmed that troubled mortgage lender Bradford & Bingley will be nationalised. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Mon 29 Sep 2008
Travellers worries with credit cards
Backpackers are turning away from credit cards and moving to pre-paid products, it has been claimed. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Tue 30 Sep 2008
Confidence falls for retirement
Retirement confidence has declined further, new research suggests. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Tue 30 Sep 2008
'Crazy' to travel without insurance
People who take their holidays without travel insurance are making a mistake, according to an expert. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Tue 30 Sep 2008
One-third would fail driving test
Research from a price comparison service claims a third of UK motorists would fail their driving test if made to re-sit it. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 30 Sep 2008
Replace child seats after collision
Car insurance customers should ensure they replace child seats after an accident, it has been claimed. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 30 Sep 2008
