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- Store Cards - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Ruth JacobDespite new rules to protect the UK's 11 million store card holders, analysis from money website, Fool.co.uk reveals that stores are still ripping off customers, with some charging almost 50 per cent more interest on their store cards than credit cards. The Competition Commission brought in new ...
Views: 617 - House Market May Take Years To Recover - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Ruth JacobHouse prices will take more than four years to rise above their 2007 peak, a wide ranging survey of experts has warned, thus also affecting the mortgage market. The gloomy message was delivered by more than, 60 per cent of 225 Society of Business Economists (SBE) members surveyed for ITV1's ...
Views: 672 - Private Medical Insurers Unclear On Cancer Cover - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Ruth JacobCancer insurance policies, which are offered by Private medical insurance (PMI) providers have been criticised for their lack of clarity and inclusion of ambiguous terminology, that may result in people being excluded from treatment and unclear of their entitlements, according to a study by ...
Views: 853 - Mortgage Debt Will Affect Pensioners - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Ruth JacobA third of the UK population who are in or nearing retirement, owe a whopping £207 billion in outstanding mortgage debt; averaging at £37,316 per head reveals a new report from Key Retirement Solutions, the leading independent equity release specialist. The findings released from ...
Views: 722 - BUPA International Revelations On Expats - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Ruth JacobBUPA International, the health insurance provider has conducted research that has found out the most frequently performed medical procedures, in many places around the world. From all over the world, the healthcare industry’s needs for specialist workers, from different countries, bear ...
Views: 902 - Bike Insurance Advice From - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Ruth JacobThis week marks the UK’s ‘National Bike Week,’ (16th - 22nd June), and as many people will be swapping four wheels for two, Halifax Home Insurance is advising cyclists to be on their guard for bike thieves looking for an easy ride. National Bike Week is the ideal time to ditch ...
Views: 773 - Kitchen Appliances Worth Millions - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Ruth JacobKitchens across British homes, have £2.6 billion of kitchen gadgets rusting in cupboards completely unused, according to research from Halifax Home Insurance. From spice shakers to blenders, kitchens are filled with unused appliances. Men spend an average of £119 on unused kitchen ...
Views: 920 - Insurance Firms Make Millions From Monthly Policies - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Ruth JacobThe car insurance industry is raking in almost £624 million a year from, the 13 million motorists who pay for their car insurance on a monthly basis instead of one annual payment, according to research by, the price comparison website, uSwitch.com. Providers charge an average APR of 23.8 ...
Views: 1042 - Home Contents Underestimated - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Ruth JacobAccording to the insurance firm, Legal & General, more than half of British home owners, under-estimate the value of their belongings. This could leave thousands of home owners, in for a shock if they ever have to replace their home contents. As part of its Changing Face of British Homes ...
Views: 903 - Credit Card Fraud More Likely To Affect Under-50 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Ruth JacobPeople under the age of 50 and men in particular, are more likely to expose themselves to credit card fraud or identity theft, according to research by Saga credit card; the financial website, for older people. As most under 50, have multiple credit and debit cards, spotting fraudulent activity ...
Views: 750 - Borrowers Are In Denial About Their Debts - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Ruth JacobAccording to research, conducted by financial websites, MoneyExpert.com and CreditExpert.co.uk, many Britons are in denial about the level of debt they are in, while others are worried about their ability to manage their debt. MoneyExpert.com, the financial comparison website, stated that its ...
Views: 752 - Simply The Best For Car Insurance Comparison - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Ruth JacobCommenting on the Defaqto research, Peter Dingle, Managing Director at Tescocompare.com said: "Once again Tescocompare.com has come out on top and this time Defaqto compared more than twice the number of comparison sites. It is fantastic that our proposition has achieved independent ...
Views: 696 - Millions Worth Of Stolen Toys Can Be Covered By Insurance - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Ruth Jacob£308 million worth of toys and equipment from families with children under five years of age, in the last year, according to Halifax Home Insurance. New research from Halifax Home Insurance reveals that nearly one in four families, with children under the age of five years, have had toys ...
Views: 739 - Intermediaries On The Rise - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Ruth JacobThe number of borrowers involving intermediaries, in their search for mortgages, has been seen to be on the increase, according to a financial website. Darren Cook, mortgage expert at eMoneyfacts.co.uk, commented in this increase, he said: “With continuing uncertainty in the mortgage ...
Views: 705 - Drivers Lack Of Highway Code Affects Insurance Premiums - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Ruth JacobA total of 2,500 UK drivers, were put to the test to find out why two out of three accidents are caused on the roads. The survey and results, conducted by the comparison website, uSwitch.com, found that just 1 per cent of respondents, answered all questions correctly. Overall, just over one ...
Views: 1240 - Churchills Advice For Home Insurance - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Ruth JacobRecent reports have shown that one in ten people have been burgled, whilst they have been on holiday, according to research survey conducted by Churchill home insurance. Nine per cent of UK homeowners how have been away for a weekend or even a day trip, have had contents of the homes stolen, ...
Views: 783 - Read The Small Print - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Ruth JacobThe warning echoes of reading the small print, are resounding for potential policy holders, when they consider buying a life insurance cover. Whether this be from an established financial services company, or straight off the shelf at a supermarket chain, reading the small print, in close ...
Views: 878 - Home Businesses - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Ruth JacobThe Government has announced that it is endeavouring to encourage flexible working for families, including inspiring people to set up businesses in the houses and work from home. However, for workers who are interested in setting up businesses within their houses, they will need to ensure, ...
Views: 699 - Credit Card Rewards - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Ruth JacobWith a new credit card, coming out almost every week, there can certainly be something for everyone, according to recent reports. Amidst the credit crunch, card users are using credit card more and more. This includes interest free credit cards, balance transfer, cash back cards, prestige ...
Views: 765 - AXA's Independent Travel Insurance - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Ruth JacobInsurance provider, AXA has launched an independent travel insurance, despite the present financial turmoil’s that are due to the credit crunch. In spite of the increasing economic gloom, the holiday season is approaching and millions of Brits will be preparing to travel abroad over the ...
Views: 1049 - Private Cover Increase - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Ruth JacobFigures for people taking out private health insurance has exceeded six million for the first time, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Reasons behind this include policy holders, who are becoming increasingly wary of unhygienic hospital wards and the increasing number of ...
Views: 672 - Premium Costs - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Ruth JacobInsurance provider, AA recently brought out a report, which looked into the different factors that effect the price of car insurance premiums, and found that the parking place for a car has significant effects on the price of the policy, particularly in city areas. Cars that were kept in a ...
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