Posted in Banking, News on September 26th, 2008 No Comments »
British parents are going into debt and making significant personal sacrifices because they don’t want their children to miss out, according to National Savings and Investments (NS&I).
Posted in News, Utilities on September 26th, 2008 No Comments »
More than half of older people are cutting back on essentials such as heating and food, and one in 10 of the poorest pensioners have been forced into debt by the rising cost of living, according to Age Concern.
Posted in Credit Cards, insurance, News on September 19th, 2008 No Comments »
Nearly a quarter of UK travellers plan to go on holiday without any insurance this year, despite the collapse of several travel companies and airlines in recent weeks.
Posted in Banking, News, Save & Invest on September 19th, 2008 No Comments »
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has imposed a new rule designed to have a “calming effect” on the market for shares in financial firms.
Posted in News, Save & Invest on September 18th, 2008 No Comments »
Turmoil in the equity markets this week has pushed the UK pension deficit up by £20 billion to £70 billion.
Posted in insurance, News on September 18th, 2008 No Comments »
The UK pet insurance market is predicted to reach a value of almost £700 million by 2012.
Posted in News, Save & Invest on September 18th, 2008 No Comments »
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is reducing the interest paid out on many of its fixed rate products by up to 0.75% as of today.
Posted in Banking, News on September 18th, 2008 No Comments »
Lloyds’ agreed £12bn rescue plan for HBOS has attracted praise and criticism in equal share.