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Only 14% of UK non-homeowners saving for a mortgage deposit
Only 14 per cent of non-home owning Brits are saving for a deposit to help them get accepted for a mortgage. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 1 Aug 2011
Car insurance customers like to call their vehicles Charlie and Ruby
There is a popular trend for Brits to name their vehicles, with Charlie and Ruby being the country's favourite names for automobiles, according to Confused.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 1 Aug 2011
Home insurance owners are cunning when protecting their dwelling
Home insurance customers are using a variety of cunning strategies to protect their properties, according to research by esure. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Mon 1 Aug 2011
Long vacationers could invalidate their home insurance
Brits planning on an extended vacation this summer could see their home insurance become invalid if their property is left unoccupied for too long. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Tue 2 Aug 2011
Young drivers face £4,000 car insurance costs
Car insurance premiums for 17 to 20-year-old single male drivers now costs on average more than £4,000. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 2 Aug 2011
Increase in car insurance customers drink-driving
The number of UK motorists to be found over the limit by police breath-tests carried out this summer has increased in comparison to the same period last year. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 2 Aug 2011
Young Brits more encouraged to save than take out loans
Rather than taking out loans young Brits are helping the country become a nation of savers, according to moneysupermarket.com. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Wed 3 Aug 2011
New AA credit card could help cut fuel costs
The AA has released a new credit card aimed at helping UK motorists manage their petrol and diesel buying costs. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Wed 3 Aug 2011
UK pension system needs simplifying, says Addidi
Pension systems need to be simplified for the next generation to understand them, according to wealth management service Addidi. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Wed 3 Aug 2011
Brits struggling with loans and debt 'have options'
There are plenty of options available for people struggling with loans and debt, according to Yvonne Goodwin Wealth Management. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Thu 4 Aug 2011
UK pension system 'has been neglected in the past'
In the last few years, there has been a general culture of neglect towards pensions in the UK, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 4 Aug 2011
Falsifying information for cheap car insurance 'is fraud'
Providing false information to car insurance companies to get cheaper cover can leave people out of pocket when they make a claim. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 4 Aug 2011
Fewer car insurance customers drive while tired in 2011
There are ten per cent fewer road users driving tired in the UK in 2011 compared to last year, according to research from Sainsbury's Finance. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 5 Aug 2011
British home insurance owners worried about rising burglary levels
Over 60 per cent of home insurance customers believe that burglary levels will increase in the next two years. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 5 Aug 2011
Travel insurance customers behaving more while overseas, says FCO
The number of Brits being arrested overseas has dropped by ten per cent, according to a report by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Fri 5 Aug 2011
Car insurance owners should prepare for travel sick kids this summer
Parents planning a long trip this summer should be aware that one in four children suffers from travel sickness, according to research from Diamond. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 8 Aug 2011
UK pension system is complicated and confusing, says Addidi
The UK's pension system has become extremely confusing and complicated over the years, according to Addidi. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Mon 8 Aug 2011
Brits can save for a mortgage deposit
Potential first-time buyers trying to save up for a deposit for a mortgage should make the most of their Individual Savings Account (Isa) allowance. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 8 Aug 2011
Check the details of 'comprehensive' car insurance policies
It is important that UK motorists check what their 'fully comprehensive' car insurance actually covers, according to moneysupermarket.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 9 Aug 2011
Car insurance owners want to see a Govt crackdown on drug driving
British car insurance customers are calling for the government to crackdown on drug drivers on the UK's roads. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 9 Aug 2011
Only a third of Brits think about their credit card spending
Only a third of Brits think about the impact of their spending when they use credit cards, according to research by moneysupermarket.com. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Tue 9 Aug 2011
First-time buyer mortgages hit 10 month high in June
The number of mortgages issued to first-time buyers in June was the highest it has been in ten months, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Wed 10 Aug 2011
Car Insurance: AA calls for driving science to be covered at school
Education is vital to reduce the amount of road casualties on the UK's highways, according to the AA. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 10 Aug 2011
Young and new drivers worst affected by rising car insurance costs
Young people and new drivers suffer the most from the rising cost of car insurance premiums. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 11 Aug 2011
Over 13m Brits do not have a pension
Over 13 million UK adults do not have a pension, according to research by Baring Asset Management (Barings). More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 11 Aug 2011
More than 30% of holidaymakers will take their credit cards abroad this year
Around a third of UK holidaymakers will use their credit cards while they are abroad this summer. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Thu 11 Aug 2011
Breakdown cover customers should plan ahead before long car journeys
Breakdown cover customers should make sure their vehicles are in good condition before setting off on a long drive this summer. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Breakdown Cover - Fri 12 Aug 2011
A quarter of Brits will holiday without travel insurance
The week beginning August 15th will seea large number of Brits heading abroad for their summer holidays. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Fri 12 Aug 2011
Companies must work together to cut down mortgage fraud, says CML
Mortgage lenders will have to continue being vigilant with the loans they make available to try and cut down on the amount of fraud cases. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Fri 12 Aug 2011
Holiday price hike for travel insurance owners this summer
The average price of a family holiday is 43 per cent more expensive in the summer break than during term time. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Mon 15 Aug 2011
Home insurance owners see property price rise in new university towns
In the last decade, property prices in 'new' university towns have increased by 70 per cent, according to research from Lloyds TSB. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Mon 15 Aug 2011
Car insurance owners should keep their vehicles safe
It is important that Brits keep their vehicles safe, according to Confused.com More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 15 Aug 2011
Nearly 25% of pet insurance policies do not cover animals abroad
Almost a quarter of pet insurance policies will not cover dogs and cats when their owners take them on overseas travel. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Tue 16 Aug 2011
Paying car insurance premiums monthly can make motor costs manageable
Car insurance customers could benefit from paying for their premiums on a monthly basis, according to moneysupermarket.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 16 Aug 2011
Brits file £24m worth of stolen money travel insurance claims
Between 2009 and 2010, British holidaymakers filed claims worth £24 million in lost or stolen money while they were on vacation. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Wed 17 Aug 2011
Massive increase in products for the pet insurance market
The number of people taking out pet insurance for their animals has significantly increased since 2008, according to Defaqto. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Wed 17 Aug 2011
Buying car insurance is 'a grudge purchase' but necessary
Buying car insurance is not something anybody really enjoys, but it does not have to be expensive, according to research by Gocompare.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 17 Aug 2011
Young car insurance owners could get a date if they own a motor
Brits aged between 17 and 25 who own their own vehicle could find it easier to get a date, according to research by Confused.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 18 Aug 2011
Travel insurance: Single parents look for more affordable holidays in 2011
Single parents could be feeling the pinch and effects of the recession when they are choosing cost-saving holidays with their children in 2011. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Thu 18 Aug 2011
Mortgage lending marginally down in July
The amount of home loans issued in July was marginally lower than figures from the previous month, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Thu 18 Aug 2011
Over 5m UK car insurance policyholders run red lights
More than five million drivers have passed through a red-light traffic signal in the last month, according to research by Direct Line Car Insurance. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 19 Aug 2011
Brits spend £600 on holiday meals and snacks
The average UK holidaymaker will spend around £600 on meals and snacks during a two-week vacation, according to Churchill Travel Insurance. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Fri 19 Aug 2011
Make sure home insurance policies cover water damage and flooding
Brits in the south east have been warned that they must make sure their home insurance policies cover them for water damage. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 19 Aug 2011
Car insurance owners frustrated with Brits parking outside their homes
Over two-fifths of car insurance owners believe they own the nearest public parking space close to their property, according to research by Churchill. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 22 Aug 2011
UK's average age for first-time property buyers is 35
The average age of a UK first-time home buyer getting a mortgage has risen by eight years since the 1960s. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 22 Aug 2011
Check the small print when taking out loans and credit cards
Before taking out loans or credit cards, Brits should read the small print, according to Credit Action. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Mon 22 Aug 2011
Life insurance provides Brits with peace of mind
Life insurance can provide people with invaluable peace of mind financially, according to Aviva. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Tue 23 Aug 2011
Vehicles with intelligent road technology can improve road safety
Intelligent road systems can help reduce congestion and improve safety, according to one motoring journalist. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 23 Aug 2011
Mortgages: Parents look for properties in school catchment areas
Parents looking to buy a new property say that getting a dwelling in the catchment area of a good school is important. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Tue 23 Aug 2011
Young Brits more likely to have holidayed abroad than Baby Boomers
Brits aged between 18 and 24 are three times more likely to have holidayed abroad than the UK's Baby Boomers. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Wed 24 Aug 2011
Over 7 million Brits stick with their car insurance provider
Over seven million UK drivers stick with their existing car insurance provider when it comes to their cover's renewal period, according to moneysupermarket.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 24 Aug 2011
Travel insurance important for Brits on gap years
Many young Brits could be planning on heading off on a gap year soon, and it is important they take out the right travel insurance before doing so. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Wed 24 Aug 2011
Travel insurance: Many Brits have overspent this summer
Only two-thirds of British holidaymakers come back from their vacations feeling refreshed and relaxed, according to research by Gocompare.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Thu 25 Aug 2011
Car insurance policyholders 'don't drive safely while abroad'
Over two million Brits have admitted to driving on the wrong side of the road while overseas, a report by Sainsbury's car insurance has revealed. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 25 Aug 2011
Over a third of car insurance owners will not pull into service stations
Car insurance policyholders are taking less breaks during long drives, according to research by Confused.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 26 Aug 2011
Home insurance consumers have forked out nearly £4bn on botched jobs
Over six million home insurance customers have fallen foul of cowboy traders in the last five years. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 26 Aug 2011
Car insurance customers split on govt's 'lane rental' proposal
British car insurance customers are divided over government plans to introduce initiatives to help cut traffic jams. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 30 Aug 2011
Over a third of Brits unsure about their retirement and pensions plans
More than a third of working adults in the UK do not know when they will retire and have no firm pension plans. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Tue 30 Aug 2011
Could car insurance policyholders be using Woonerfs soon?
Brits with car insurance policies could soon be getting to grips with Woonerfs, if new research is anything to go by. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 30 Aug 2011
How are Brits solving money woes?
When it comes to falling short of money before payday, Brits are keen to utilise a raft of different options to tick their finances over. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Tue 30 Aug 2011
Brits avoid taking their pension and stay at work to remain active
Pension planning Brits choose to retire later out of a desire to remain active, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Wed 31 Aug 2011
UK families suffer from over £79,000 worth of unsecured loans and debt
The typical British family has unsecured loans and debt worth £79, 816, according to research by Aviva. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Wed 31 Aug 2011
Car insurance: One in twenty Brits would swap drivers' penalty points
One in twenty British drivers have stated that they would be willing to take the blame for someone else's penalty points. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 31 Aug 2011
