Rising energy costs spark eco-action

Posted in News, Save & Invest, Utilities on June 27th, 2008 No Comments »

The UK may see a 50% rise in environmental activity as a result of rocketing fuel and energy costs, according to Tescocompare.

UK investors to take advantage of emerging markets

Posted in News, Save & Invest on June 26th, 2008 No Comments »

Research by New Star indicates that 70% of investors believe emerging markets will generate superior investment returns in comparison to developed markets over the medium to long term.

Cardholders urged to up minimum payment

Posted in Credit Cards, News on June 25th, 2008 No Comments »

Making the minimum repayment only on your credit card every month could equate to paying more than twice for your purchases, recent figures have shown.

Savings stack up for ex-smokers

Posted in News, Save & Invest on June 25th, 2008 No Comments »

Ex-smokers could have reaped the benefits of the smoking ban enforced a year ago by saving more than £2,000, Alliance & Leicester has found.

Schooling costs cut into pensions

Posted in News, Save & Invest on June 25th, 2008 No Comments »

Education costs are cutting into parents’ pensions to the tune of £7.3bn, according to research from MetLife Europe.

UK holidaymakers to travel by car

Posted in insurance, News on June 24th, 2008 No Comments »

Despite a general tightening of purse strings across the UK, over 4.3 million motorists plan to drive their car to Europe this summer, according to Sheilas’ Wheels.