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Moneysupermarket

Moneysupermarket is a price comparison website-based business specialising in financial and insurance services. The website enables consumers to compare prices on a range of products, including mortgages, credit cards and loans. Launched in 1999 Moneysupermarket provided on-line mortgage information and in 2000 expand...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Gocompare

Gocompare is one of the most comprehensive insurance comparison services in the UK, committed to finding the right product at the best price, and dedicated to saving you time and money. The company does more than just compare insurance you can also search for a wide variety of different products. Gocompare provide the...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

How much is my house worth

How much is my house worth Selling a home can often be a stressful process. With the house market always fluctuating in terms of price, it can be difficult to choose when to buy or when to sell, especially if you’re not in the know.Let’s not forget hiring estate agents, house hunting and arranging v...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Unusual Breakdowns

Over 2.7 million breakdowns are attended by RAC each year and no two breakdowns are the same. With nearly 2,000 patrols on the UK’s roads some of the more unusual and amusing recent callouts include: A callout to a car, stuck on the drive, which wouldn’t start. The RAC Patrol quickly diagnosed the problem....15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Brits Are Looking For Warm Holiday Destinations

Hotels in Egypt, Turkey and Morocco are expected to enjoy increased bookings over the next year as the countries emerge as some of the hottest holiday destinations for 2010. According to ABTA – The Travel Association, the countries' investment in luxury hotels and infrastructure such as better airports and roads...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Private Medical Insurance: The Pro’s and Con’s

Private Medical Insurance is not a necessity, it’s a luxury and like most luxuries you pay the (high) price. A recent BUPA survey suggest that Britons have had enough of long waiting lists, risk of infection and at times poor service from the NHS, with 65% stating that access to clean hospitals was the most impor...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Pay-As-You-Go: Car Insurance

We’ve all heard of pay-as-you-go mobile phones and now pay-as-you-go car insurance works in the same way – with the same benefits and drawbacks. Just as with mobile phones this pay-as-you-go service works on a monthly basis and you pay depending on the amount you drive. Pay-as-you-drive: A car will be...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Pet Insurance: Ensure Your Pet Is Fit & Healthy

Being ill isn’t something we plan for, but we have to be prepared for the unexpected. Even "man’s best friend" gets ill, and they are unable to do anything about it so the task falls upon us - and it isn’t a cheap task. By insuring your pet’s health you are guaranteed to be able to aff...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Caravan Insurance: A Sound Investment

The holidays are finally here and you’re planning your annual trip away in your 4–wheeled home, but there are a few things you have to check off your list before you go. Luggage...check, fuel...check, caravan insurance...check! Insure you have a great trip: When looking forward to your trip and all th...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Motor-Home Insurance: Don’t Let Thieves Drive Away With Your Home

Would you let someone steal your car Of course not so why give them the opportunity to steal your home. With motor-home insurance you know your four-wheeled companion and all its content are covered should something unfortunate happen to it, such as it gets stolen or damaged. Insure your motor-home is safe: Moto...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Home Insurance: Girls Guide To Insuring The Safety Of Their Clothes

On average women spend around £90,000 on clothes during their lifetime, but when it comes to home insurance many of us undervalue our wardrobes. With a constant risk of fire or theft to our homes we need to make sure we are covered should the unthinkable occur. We all know it is impossible to replace certain item...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Breakdown Insurance: Girls Guide to Breaking Down In Style

At some point in our lives we have all fallen victim to the dreaded roadside breakdown, so we need to be prepared for it by ensuring we look our best at all times - we don’t want to be caught out on a Sunday morning when popping to the local shop with no make - up on to get some bread for bacon butties. Don&rs...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Holiday Insurance: Girls Guide To Travel Essentials

It’s about a week until you go on holiday and you’re panicking about whether you have everything you need – bikini, this seasons trendiest summer dress, sandals, suntan lotion and most importantly travel insurance. No one wants to spend hundreds of pounds on summer outfits to have them stolen and not ...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Sun, Sea, Sand...Travel Insurance

In the weeks leading up to a holiday your mind is filled with thought of sunbathing in the sizzling sun, swimming in the shimmering sea and strolling in the sparkling sand not making sure you are financially secure. However you could have a rude awakening from your day dreams of a perfect holiday paradise if you fall i...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

UK Travellers Still Optimistic Despite Recession

British holiday-makers are still optimistic about their holiday prospects even as the recession continues to deepen, a recent poll conducted by Be Wiser Insurance concludes. Despite financial challenges increasing for many 47% of those recently polled at www.bewiser.co.uk are investing in annual multi-trip travel insu...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Credit Crunch Cuts Congestion

Being stuck in a traffic jam is one of the biggest nightmares that UK motorists face when setting off on a journey - especially if it is already predicted to be a long trip. But recent studies have shown that due to the credit crunch traffic congestion has dropped by around 15%, as people are losing their jobs or simpl...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Are Elderly Drivers Paying More For Car Insurance

Statistically and not surprisingly, the riskiest drivers are older motorists particularly those over 85. The number of elderly drivers will double during the next ten years, which means so will the number of accidents. 550 serious accidents in one year were caused by drivers over the age of 70, proving that elderly dri...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Motorists Under Threat From Drivers With Bad Eyesight

Research has revealed that one third of UK drivers are at risk of breaking the law and causing car accidents as a result of driving with poor eyesight. Many of these motorists are thought to be elderly whose eyesight has deteriorated over time- however 13 million drivers are not having their eyes tested as often as the...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Are Student Drivers Getting Penalized

New drivers are a group of consumers being hit hard by high automotive insurance rates.  The only way to combat these financially taxing rates is by educating young drivers. Top insurance companies give special discounts to teenagers who participate in driver’s education programs. You could make a potential ...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

why sky

Many drivers are finding themselves distracted by using an iPod or other MP3 player equipment while driving. This makes their driving dangerous and results in serious accidents. As Apple has annouced the iPad, which is obsensibly just a larger iPod, this problem can only get worse. Reaction times can be delayed by a...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010