FEATURE: The truth about credit reports

Posted in Banking, Credit Cards, News on February 29th, 2008 No Comments »

Most people are aware of credit reports, but what exactly does yours say about you? Barney McCarthy finds out

Quitting smoking can save thousands

Posted in insurance, News on February 29th, 2008 No Comments »

The annual no-smoking day on 12 March will give smokers the opportunity to kick the habit and save themselves thousands of pounds on their insurance in the meantime, according to Lifesearch.

Ofcom set to curb unfair communication charges

Posted in News, Utilities on February 29th, 2008 No Comments »

Ofcom has revealed proposals to curb unfair additional charges levied by communications providers on consumers’ bills.

ISA countdown begins as deadline looms

Posted in News, Save & Invest on February 29th, 2008 No Comments »

Time is running out for those wishing to make the most of their ISA allowance with TD Waterhouse reminding consumers that there is less than 40 days to go before tax-year end.

Brits still opting for gas guzzlers

Posted in insurance, News on February 29th, 2008 No Comments »

Despite growing awareness over global warming, research from Direct Line Car Insurance reveals that 1.2 million motorists who intend to buy a car over the course of the next year will purchase either a people carrier or a 4X4.

BBA defends non-doms

Posted in Banking, News on February 29th, 2008 No Comments »

Foreign workers in the UK contribute hugely to the economy and already pay income tax on their UK earnings, the British Bankers’ Association (BBA) has said.

FEATURE: Is it safe to secure?

Posted in News on February 28th, 2008 No Comments »

Secured loans have taken a bit of a beating in recent years – but in the wake of the credit squeeze, are they getting more of a look in? Kate O’Raghallaigh finds out