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Rescue centre wins pet insurance prize
A local rescue centre has won pet insurance provider Petplan's charity prize draw for the second time. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Tue 1 Mar 2011
Link pensions with ISA's say Fidelity
Fidelity International is urging the government to review a treasury consultation on early access to pension funds and link them with ISAs. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Tue 1 Mar 2011
Car insurance: Gender ruling is 'disappointing'
The European Court's ban on gender assessed insurance policies is disappointing, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 1 Mar 2011
Brits with loans and debt can find it difficult to manage money
Brits who have taken out loans and have increasing debt and bills to pay-off can find it difficult to manage their money if they are not honest with themselves, according to one expert. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Wed 2 Mar 2011
Landing a mortgage still hard for first-time buyers
Despite a rise in housing affordability, mortgage availability is still a major hurdle for first time buyers, according to one site. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Wed 2 Mar 2011
DWP explores vesting rules and default options in pensions
Research exploring the use of vesting rules and default options in occupational pension schemes has been published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Wed 2 Mar 2011
Credit Card debt will affect one in five during 2011
One in five consumers will carry credit card debt throughout 2011, according to research from GoCompare.com More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Thu 3 Mar 2011
People living alone taking out loans to fund their lifestyle
Bright Grey has revealed that one in six adults living alone are finding it difficult to live within their means and are increasingly relying on loans. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Thu 3 Mar 2011
Workers could touch pensions later as workforce gets older
Research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed an increasing number of workers could touch their pensions later in life, as more people are working beyond 65. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 3 Mar 2011
Pay down credit cards debt rather than save, says expert
People have been advised to pay down their credit cards debt rather than increase their savings, according to one expert. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Fri 4 Mar 2011
One-third of Brits do not understand banking
Nearly one in three Britons have no idea what the banking sector actually does with their money, according to new research. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Fri 4 Mar 2011
Cold call loans costing UK millions, says charity
Research from the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has revealed that thousands of people are being tricked out of money during the recession through cold callers offering personal loans. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Fri 4 Mar 2011
Pet Insurance: Losing a pet as difficult as losing friends or relatives
Research from pet insurance providers the Co-operative Insurance has revealed nearly a third of animal owners believe the death of a pet can be as traumatic as losing a friend or relative. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Mon 7 Mar 2011
Older vehicles not always best for car insurance cover
People looking for cheap car insurance should not always be tempted by older models when comparing cover with new cars, according to research. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 7 Mar 2011
Stolen debit and credit cards fraud worrying half UK
Half of Britons are worried about becoming the victims of debit and credit cards fraud but many are failing to protect themselves, according to research. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Mon 7 Mar 2011
Trust the gut when making money decisions, says expert
When making financial decisions like taking out a loan or thinking of a savings account, people should pay attention to their gut instinct, according to one celebrity expert. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Tue 8 Mar 2011
Overpaying a mortgage is 'very sensible'
People overpaying their monthly mortgage requirements in the current economic climate are very sensible, according to MyMortgageDirect. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Tue 8 Mar 2011
Savers could have to find thousands to fund pensions, says Fidelity International
Fidelity International has welcomed government proposals for a Universal State Pension but says it highlights huge challenges faced by individual savers. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Wed 9 Mar 2011
Mortgage holders moving house can change their details online with HMRC
People changing homes or their names can let HM Revenue & Customs know the alterations to their circumstances, day or night, 365 days a year, with its new electronic service. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Wed 9 Mar 2011
Credit card fraud at lowest its level since 2000
Credit card fraud is at its lowest level since 2000, according to research from Financial Fraud Action UK. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Wed 9 Mar 2011
Quarter of mortgage holders unaware interest rates are low, says Shelter
Shelter has released a report showing one-in-four mortgage holders are not aware that interest rates are at a historic low. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Thu 10 Mar 2011
Lord Hutton announces report on public pension reform
Lord Hutton has released the final report from the Independent Public Services Pension Commission on the future changes needed to the schemes. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 10 Mar 2011
Top tips when searching for car insurance
Research from Confused.com has revealed some handy tips for drivers looking for cheaper car insurance online. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 10 Mar 2011
Fraud 'major factor in rising car insurance costs'
One of the major factors affecting car insurance costs is fraud, according to the Transport Select Committee. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 11 Mar 2011
Universal state pension 'will benefit women most'
Women will benefit the most from the proposed universal state pension, according to Saga. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Fri 11 Mar 2011
Mortgages down 26 per cent in January
Research from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) revealed a 26 per cent fall in January's house purchase lending. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Fri 11 Mar 2011
Early access pension funds could help savings, says LV=
Research from LV= found that early access to pension funds for over-50s could stimulate saving. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Mon 14 Mar 2011
Mortgages: Spa towns 16 per cent more expensive than county prices
People looking for mortgages should be aware that house prices in spa towns are 16 per cent higher than the average property cost in the rest of the county they're located in, according to Lloyds TSB research. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 14 Mar 2011
Pet insurance Oscars for vet of the year
The pet insurance company Petplan has announced its finalists for the prestigious 2011 Veterinary Awards. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Tue 15 Mar 2011
Pensions: People working till later in life
With pensions changing and the cost of living increasing, more people are working till later in life, according to Inclusive Employers. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Tue 15 Mar 2011
Rural car insurance policyholders 'worried about tax and fuel duty'
Road tax and fuel duty reductions are top of the motoring agenda for car insurance holders in rural areas, according to the National Farmers' Union (NFU). More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 16 Mar 2011
Homeowners could take years off mortgage payments, says Barclays
Barclay's research has revealed that 84 per cent of homeowners could be missing out on an opportunity to take years off their mortgage by overpaying in small amounts. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Wed 16 Mar 2011
'Losing treasured possessions a worry' to home insurance owners
Research from Santander revealed that 25 per cent of home insurance policyholders fail to put cover on their treasured possessions. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Wed 16 Mar 2011
Longer balance transfer rates offered on credit cards
People with credit cards are now being offered longer balance transfer rates, according to Confused.com More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Thu 17 Mar 2011
New supermarket life insurance partnership
Sainsbury's Finance has secured a new partnership with Legal & General, which will sell a tailored range of life insurance products. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Thu 17 Mar 2011
Mortgage lending 'weak', says CML
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has announced that lending in February was still weak following January's low figures. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Fri 18 Mar 2011
Direct debits can help with credit card payments
The UK Cards Association has claimed that people setting up a direct debit to pay-off their credit cards is a sensible idea. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Fri 18 Mar 2011
Mortgages: Job fears affecting property purchases
Job fears during the current economic climate have increased people's reluctance to get on to the property ladder and take on a mortgage, according to Savills. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Fri 18 Mar 2011
Car insurance: Stop Start Drivers 'greater road risk', says AXA
Young car insurance policyholders who rarely drive once they have passed their test are a potential hazard to themselves and to others on the road, according to research from AXA. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 21 Mar 2011
Mortgage holders looking for 'protection' with fixed-rate deals
More homeowners are opting for a fixed-rate mortgage to help protect themselves from future interest rate rises, claim What Mortgage. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 21 Mar 2011
Direct loans increase for third month running
Direct loans have increased for the third consecutive month, according to the latest figures from the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA). More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Tue 22 Mar 2011
Younger generation 'need more help understanding Isas', says Lloyds
The younger generation need more help to understand the benefits of banking with Isa's, according to research from Lloyds TSB Savings. More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Tue 22 Mar 2011
Younger generation 'need more help understanding Isas', says Lloyds
The younger generation need more help to understand the benefits of banking with Isa's, according to research from Lloyds TSB Savings. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Money - Tue 22 Mar 2011
Home insurance premiums 'up six per cent'
Home insurance premiums have increased on average by six per cent since January 2010, according to research from Moneysupermarket.com. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Tue 22 Mar 2011
'People entering retirement with loans and debt', say Prudential
More people are entering retirement carrying outstanding loans and debt which is becoming a continuing issue, according to Prudential. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Wed 23 Mar 2011
'People entering retirement with loans and debt', say Prudential
More people are entering retirement carrying outstanding loans and debt which is becoming a continuing issue, according to Prudential. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Wed 23 Mar 2011
Annual net growth of mortgage lending 2.5% in February
The annual net growth of bank mortgage lending to homeowners was 2.5 per cent in February, according to the British Bankers' Association (BBA) More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Wed 23 Mar 2011
Pet Insurance: 2011 pet census released
The pet insurance provider Petplan has revealed its largest ever animal and owner census. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Insurance - Wed 23 Mar 2011
Pet Insurance: 2011 pet census released
The pet insurance provider Petplan has revealed its largest ever animal and owner census. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Wed 23 Mar 2011
Pensions 'could be best way to save'
Pensions are looking like the best way for employees to invest money and improve their retirement savings, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 24 Mar 2011
Reduce loans by paying of largest credit card debt first
To make sure they have a debt-free retirement, people should pay off the credit card debt with the highest interest rate first, according to Savvywoman.co.uk. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Thu 24 Mar 2011
Reduce loans by paying of largest credit card debt first
To make sure they have a debt-free retirement, people should pay off the credit card debt with the highest interest rate first, according to Savvywoman.co.uk. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Thu 24 Mar 2011
Motorists could lose up to £86 billion through poor car insurance cover
British motorists are at risk of losing an estimated £86 billion through inadequate car insurance cover, according to research from ALA and YouGov. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 24 Mar 2011
Quarter of Brits are worried about their financial position
Four in ten Brits have been left worried about their financial position as they compare the potential effects of the Budget, according to research from uSwitch.com More »
By Sarah Engle, Banking - Fri 25 Mar 2011
Quarter of Brits are worried about their financial position
Four in ten Brits have been left worried about their financial position as they compare the potential effects of the Budget, according to research from uSwitch.com More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Money - Fri 25 Mar 2011
Buy-to-let mortgage finance becoming more available
Buy-to-let mortgage finance is slowly increasing and making property affordable to landlords, according to Property Hawk. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Fri 25 Mar 2011
Scottish Life named best Pension provider
Scottish Life has been named the Best Pension Provider at this year's Money Marketing Financial Services Awards. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Mon 28 Mar 2011
Credit cards could help families afford Olympic dreams
With the 2012 Olympics less than 500 days away, sports fans and families looking to apply for tickets with credit cards need to consider the best ways to fund their application, according to research from Moneysupermarket.com. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Mon 28 Mar 2011
Loans: Rising unemployment, high inflation affecting Brits with debt
Rising unemployment and high inflation will lead to a sharp rise in personal debt problems for thousands of Brits struggling to pay back loans in the future, the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has warned. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Tue 29 Mar 2011
First 10-year fixed-rate mortgage from LBS
Leeds Building Society (LBS) has launched the only ten-year fixed-rate mortgage that is available up to 80 per cent of loan-to-value of the property. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Tue 29 Mar 2011
Pensions: A third of people retiring in 2011 below the poverty line
More than a third of people with retirement plans for this year will do so with incomes below the poverty line, according to research from Prudential. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Tue 29 Mar 2011
Which? Wants OFT to investigate excessive credit card surcharges
Consumer charity Which? has submitted a super-complaint to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) asking it to investigate excessive debit and credit card surcharges. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Wed 30 Mar 2011
Mortgages: House prices rise 0.5 % in March
Customers looking to take out mortgages in 2011 will face an increase, albeit small, in house prices as they went up during March, according to Nationwide. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Thu 31 Mar 2011
