Car insurance customers who buy a new vehicle on finance will suffer if proposals by the Competition Commission are adopted, the Retail Motor Industry's National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has claimed.
Plans to implement a 14-day cooling off period before dealers can sell car buyers payment protection insur...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010We are well into the credit crunch and some people may be finding it harder and harder to make ends meet. However, consumers should be aware of the dangers in cutting back on essential purchases during the economic slowdown.
A representative from the British Insurance Brokers' Association has maintained the importan...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Rather than expecting it all to come to them it seems that young people are now taking their future into their own hands. It has been claimed that young people in Britain are looking to avoid accruing debt by entering higher education (HE) in the future and saving now.
Research from the Children's Mutual has shown tha...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Motorists who are finding it difficult to cover the cost of car insurance, fuel, maintenance and road tax could make significant savings by opting for an eco-friendly car, it has been suggested.
Whatgreencar claimed with many drivers feeling the effect of the economic downturn there has never been a better time to opt...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Everyone, at one time or another, has decided to join a gym. Whether it is to get fit after the excesses of Christmas or to lose weight to go on holiday it can be a costly business. Consumers have been advised to be cautious to avoid paying more than necessary.
According to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), some peopl...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Saving money is proving preferable to spending it at the moment, according to an expert.
Although people are storing their cash in a less "traditional" fashion they are managing their money in a way which is equal to saving, a Lloyds TSB's study has found.
This trend, sparked by low interest rates, has lead...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Recent research by a software developer found that nearly three quarters of respondents are more alarmed by the threat posed by ID crooks during the current economic crisis than they were before it began. Furthermore, nearly nine out of ten of consumers are concerned that their financial details – such as their b...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010For those of us lucky enough to have some spare cash buying property as an investment is a good idea. Buying to let has also become a popular way to make money.
Those who have chosen to invest in property should consider over-paying on their mortgage loans, an expert says. This can improve a person's credit rating, ac...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010A celebrity known for helping members of the public find and sell trinkets has opened a new pawn brokers in Coventry. David Dickinson – who found fame on Bargain Hunt and has subsequently gone on to present Dickinson's Real Deal – cut the ribbon at the Rex Johnson Online store on Hertford Street in the city...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010It seems that a bit of healthy competition between high street banks is good for us the consumer.
Customers looking for good value for money bank accounts get better deals when there is competition, it is advised.
Which , the well known unbiased review magazine, comments that the best interest rates and offers occur ...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010As the credit crunch forces people to cut back on spending, some Brits have decided to change their insurance policies so they cost less, but do not provide the most comprehensive cover.
"Consumers who have comprehensive insurance can avoid having to pay a hefty bill", it has been suggested.
Many people t...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Many of us put aside a small amount each month from our regular earnings. This could be for the children’s college fund, a new car or just for a rainy day. However, there are an increasing number of savings plans offered by banks and building societies for different types of saving.
Those who regularly withdraw ...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010While water bills don’t attract anywhere near the attention given to gas and electricity, the question of who should foot the bills for improving the nation's infrastructure has once again been brought into question.
Recently, the industry regulator Ofwat revealed that the ongoing need for investment will mean t...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010What with all the financial doom and gloom upon us the AnswerBank has introduced a new cashback site to try and earn you all some extra cash Take a look and earn yourself a few quid, each new member
16:37 Mon 11th Aug 2008Banks and building societies seem to charge whatever they want regardless of base rates set by the Bank of England. And we seem to be encountering unfair bank charges more than ever these days. You
15:16 Fri 14th Dec 2007The summer has been a complete washout this year; usually what are the hottest months have been filled with wind and rain instead of glorious sunshine. We have seen some of the worst floods in the
10:09 Fri 24th Aug 2007I ll announce the line-up at the end of the piece, but before then there s a whole week s worth of sporting triumph and disaster to sieve my way through. Hopefully in doing so, like a man panning
16:20 Fri 27th Jul 2007Women too have careers and occupy top positions in companies; their careers are not just about extra money to feed the family but are about having independence and their own life goals. When they do
16:33 Fri 29th Jun 2007In Greek mythology humans were originally made up of four arms, four legs and two faces, but the God Zeus was afraid of their power and split them in two, they would then have to search for their
10:00 Fri 22nd Jun 2007Sir Ernest Shackleton
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