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Access to zero per cent credit cards 'tightening up'

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:56:00 GMT

Moves by credit card providers to tighten up their access to lending is seeing consumers struggle to obtain the most competitive deals on the market.

Government 'to promote saving'

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:53:22 GMT

The government must do more to encourage individuals to save in pension products, it has been asserted.

Pension savings must be encourgaged

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:53:00 GMT

The government is being urged to do more to encourage people to save in pension products.

Credit card cheques 'are not friendly freebies'

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:52:00 GMT

Credit card users have been warned against viewing credit card cheques as a free means by which to access lending.

Cheap car insurance 'is roadside roulette'

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:50:00 GMT

While obtaining car insurance at the lowest cost may be desirable for many motorists in the credit crunch, the AA warns that doing so could prove to be false economy.

Will you be underinsured this Christmas?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:28:51 GMT

In the run-up to Christmas, homeowners are being asked whether their property is as protected as possible.

Home contents insurance - does it cover Christmas?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:28:00 GMT

In the run-up to Christmas, homeowners are being asked whether their property is fully protected.

Mortgage gap 'grows'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:27:01 GMT

Interest-only mortgages are creating a growing "gap" in the amount of equity held by homeowners, it has been revealed.

Interest only mortgages cause equity fears

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:27:00 GMT

Interest-only mortgages are creating a growing "gap" in the amount of equity held by homeowners, it has been revealed.

Credit crunch hits the over-50s hard

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:54:00 GMT

Research from bank Alliance and Leicester has shown that the vast majority of the over 50s have seen their finances affected by recent events in the global economic markets.

Over-50s feel the crunch

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:54:00 GMT

Research from bank Alliance and Leicester has shown that the vast majority of the over 50s have seen their finances affected by recent events in the global economic markets.

Asda savers get Christmas bonus

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:53:00 GMT

People who have an Asda Christmas Savings Card may be looking at a boost to their festive funds.

Recession could be 'tougher and longer'

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:52:42 GMT

A leading business group has warned that the UK recession could be longer and tougher on the country than originally thought.

UK recession could be tough and long

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:52:00 GMT

A leading business group has warned that the UK recession could be longer and tougher on the country than originally thought.

London home to UK's priciest road

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:36:00 GMT

Half of the UK's most expensive streets are in either Kensington or Chelsea, research from Halifax shows.

Women are 'better handlers of money'

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:35:00 GMT

Women are often seen as the less disciplined sex when it comes to spending their money, but females could actually be better at keeping a hold of their cash than people think - especially when they take a friend shopping.

New PPI rules revealed

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:36:00 GMT

The Competition Commission has said that payment protection insurance (PPI) should not be sold to people until they have had a loan for more than 14 days, it has been reported.

Duty tax rules relaxed in time for Christmas shopping

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:35:37 GMT

Those planning on doing some last minute internet shopping for Christmas will get some relief from customs duty this year, after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced that shoppers will not have to pay the tax on certain items.

Customs duty tax rules relaxed for Christmas shopping

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:35:00 GMT

Those planning on doing some last minute internet shopping for Christmas will get some relief from customs duty this year.

Energy customers could get relief from high prices

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:34:51 GMT

The 8.9 million Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) customers throughout the UK could be interested to learn that how much they pay for gas and electric could fall next year.

SSE energy customers could get relief from high prices

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:34:00 GMT

The 8.9 million Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) customers throughout the UK could see their gas and electric bills falling next year.

Credit cards 'sting customers'

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:36:42 GMT

Brits tempted to try and ease their money worries by taking out a credit card might want to think again on the back of data that suggests cards are getting more expensive.

Credit crunch giving UK women sleepless nights

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:36:00 GMT

Women in the UK are more stressed out about their financial state than men, it has been claimed.

UK consumers not getting best deals

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:35:22 GMT

A report by a Commons committee suggests that UK consumers are not getting the information they need to make decisions on the best deals on energy, post and telecoms providers.

Best deals on energy and telecoms being missed

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:35:00 GMT

A report by a Commons committee suggests that UK consumers are not getting the information they need to make decisions on the best deals on energy, post and telecoms providers.