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Top 10 reasons to consider Kick Out plans
07/02/2012
With the interest in Kick Out plans continuing to rise and the current market offering some of the highest rates ever, we give you our Top 10 reasons to consider this type of investment which helps to explain why Kick Outs are proving so popular with investors. more 
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Kick Out plans laid bare
07/02/2012
Kick Out plans were the real story of 2011 with a huge surge of interest that continues to keep pace. With such a wide variety of products available in the market, we take an in-depth look under the bonnet of these plans to find out why they are growing so much in popularity and what they offer to investors. more
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Inflation all wrapped up
01/02/2012
Further to the recent confirmation of the interest rate status quo from the Bank of England along with the release of the latest inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics, we put together a range of savings and investment options. more
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Inflation and interest rates - what it means for you
01/02/2012
We take a look at the latest vote on the Bank of Engalnd base rate and the most recent inflation figures and evaluate what this might mean for savers and investors. more
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Car insurance rises 3 times higher than inflation
31/01/2012
Car owners have been hit by a rise on fuel prices for a few years, but it has now emerged that the cost of car insurance has risen dramatically as well. more
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10 Percent Rise in Home Insurance Premiums in 2011
30/01/2012
New figures released by the AA show that the cost of home insurance cover in the UK continued to rise in 2011. The recent cold winters have caused a spate of weather related damage while the austere economic climate has fed into a rise in certain types of crime. more
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What lies in store in 2012
10/01/2012
2011 has certainly been a year of strong themes which have dramatically shaped the market as well as the opportunities available for savers and investors. We take a look at what these have been and how this will shape Fair Investment’s focus in 2012. more
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A review of the FTSE in 2011 and what we can learn
10/01/2012
The FTSE is one of the most important indicators of investment performance and acts as a key benchmark for many investors in the UK. For this reason we take a look back at 2011 and review what happened as well as look to see what we can learn from what was a difficult year. more
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Our Top 10 most popular plans in 2011
09/01/2012
With 2012 well underway, there is already a competitive range of plans available across a wide number of plan types, whether you are looking for traditional savings routes, investments with the potential for much higher returns or something in between. more
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Inflation linked or fixed rate savings
12/12/2011
Our savings and investment expert helps savers to navigate the current economic climate of high inflation and low rates, by comparing the latest inflation linked options with fixed rate bonds. more
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What will happen to the FTSE - Investments to match your view
01/12/2011
With so much uncertainty surrounding the FTSE at the moment, we've brought together a choice of investments to suit your own view of where the FTSE's going to go next. more
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State pension age rise to 67 will impact 8 million people earlier than expected
30/11/2011
In the Autumn statement yesterday George Osborne announced that the planned increase in state pension retirement age from 66 to 67 would be brought forward from 2036 to 2028. This move is expected to save the Government £60 billion. more
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Investments vs Inflation
29/11/2011
With so much uncertainty about the future of inflation, we take a look at the range of options open to investors. more
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Savings vs Inflation
29/11/2011
With headline inflation at 5%, basic rate tax payers have to earn 6.25% just to stand still. We take a look at the range of options open to savers. more
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What will happen to inflation
15/11/2011
With the spotlight well and truly on inflation, we take a look at the latest events that will have an impact on its future and consider what this might mean for savers. more
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Investment Focus: Legal & General Inflation Protected Deposit Plan
15/11/2011
The current rate of inflation is well above the Bank of England’s target of 2% and is a major cause of concern for savers across the UK. We take a look at a recent new entrant to the market which offers a valuable solution. more
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Investment Focus: Meteor Income Deposit Plan
15/11/2011
The current economic environment is one of the most challenging ever seen and those that are feeling it most are savers and investors seeking an income from their capital. We take a look at one particular product that has already proved very popular. more
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Investment Focus: Gilliat Deposit Kick Out Plan
15/11/2011
Finding a product that offers an attractive solution in the current economic climate is certainly a challenge. However, despite some of the most challenging conditions ever seen, we take a look at one particular solution that is proving popular with both savers and investors alike. more
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Over £250 billion of UK Mortgages not covered by life insurance
09/11/2011
A large number of people in the UK have taken out a mortgage in order to get their feet firmly on the property ladder, but a new study has shown that a substantial amount of these people do not have their mortgage payments covered by a life insurance policy. more
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Junior ISAs launch today
01/11/2011
Today marks the launch of the government’s latest initiative to help family members and friends save for a child’s future with a Junior ISA. With the financial pressures on the young growing year by year, we guide you through this important and valuable tax break. more
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How do you invest in the FTSE
01/11/2011
For UK investors, the FTSE 100 is often the first port of call when considering their investment options. However, the combination of continued spikes in volatility and the number of different ways one can invest means that the method used to gain exposure to the stockmarket is an important one. more
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104% increase in buy to let mortgage deals over the last three years
27/10/2011
New statistics released by Defaqto have revealed that the amount of buy to let mortgage deals on the market has risen by 104% since 2008. more
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Cash ISA limit set to rise to £5,640
20/10/2011
The annual allowance for a cash ISA will rise from £5,340 to £5,640 next year. The full amount that can be invested into a stocks and shares ISA will rise to £11,280. more
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Investors look to share dealing for income boost
20/10/2011
Halifax share dealing has found that more investors are using the service to increase their regualr income. more
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Sainsbury’s Life Insurance rewards new customers with double Nectar points
19/10/2011
Sainsbury's Life Insurance is giving all new customers double Nectar card points, which could be worth one week's free shopping a year. more
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Structured Deposits Laid Bare
18/10/2011
Structured deposits are enjoying a surge in popularity, but as a relatively new type of product and due to the wide choice available, they can sometimes be misunderstood. more
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Alternatives to Fixed Rate Bonds
18/10/2011
The side effects of persistently low interest rates combined with inflation at records levels is beginning to have a painful impact with the UK saver and as a result, has brought into the spotlight the need to find viable alternatives. more
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Junior ISAs allow children to invest up to £3600 tax free
14/10/2011
The junior ISA will be introduced from the 1st of November 2011, allowing parents to invest up to £3600 tax free per child up until their 18th birthday. However unlike its predecessor, the Child Trust Fund, there will be no incentives or contributions from the government. more
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HSBC to make £350 million available for first time buyer mortgages
14/10/2011
There has been a longstanding war of words between the UK’s financial institutions and various government ministers over the amount of money that is being set aside for first time buyer mortgages and small businesses. The banks have consistently claimed that lending figures show they have a determination to lend while ministers have demanded further action. more
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UK Banks to make switching current accounts easier
06/10/2011
As of September 2013, banking authorities have announced a new system that will make moving current accounts considerably easier for customers. Using newer, more streamlined procedures, customers will be able to switch providers in as little as seven days. more
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Shopping around for an annuity to be made easier - ABI
06/10/2011
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has launched a new initiative that is designed to make it easier for people reaching the age of retirement to shop around for an annuity to ensure that they will receive the best possible retirement income. more
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Where next for the FTSE
04/10/2011
The FTSE once again fell below the 5,000 mark during trading today and there are more worrying signs ahead. more
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Market round up
04/10/2011
The current economic conditions can make it difficult to keep up to date with which products are competitive. Here we offer you some help by taking a look at the range of current solutions available for both savers and investors. more
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Unum the second insurer to advertise income protection on Downton Abbey TV breaks
03/10/2011
Unum have followed Aviva in revealing a new income protection advertising campaign that will be shown during the breaks of popular ITV Sunday evening programme, Downton Abbey. more
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1.1 million dogs home alone while owners go to work
03/10/2011
New research from Churchill Pet Insurance has revealed that more than 1.1 million dog owners leave their pets shut indoors, sometimes for hours on end when they go out. According the research, 83% of dogs are left alone in the kitchen when their owners are away at work. more
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1.5 million UK households have inadequate life insurance for mortgage
28/09/2011
According to a recent survey correlated by comparison site Gocompare, only a quarter of adults in the UK are equipped with adequate life cover and savings to clear their mortgage debt in the case of their death. more
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Understanding Kick Out Plans
20/09/2011
With such a wide variety of products available in the market, we take a look at one of the more popular solutions for investors and get an insight as to why these are rapidly becoming a competitive alternative for savers. more
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Time to face the truth
20/09/2011
With the news earlier this month of interest rates remaining at 0.5%, quickly followed by an increase in both measures of inflation, we take a look at the real impact this is having and what action can be taken. more
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Investment Focus: Gilliat Deposit Kick Out Plan
20/09/2011
Finding a product that offers an attractive solution in the current economic climate is certainly a challenge. However, despite some of the most challenging conditions ever seen, we take a look at one particular solution that is proving popular with both savers and investors alike. more
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Mortgage deposits now average over £65,000
20/09/2011
A study by financial services provider First Direct has revealed how tough it has become to buy a house in the past twenty years, citing severe discrepancies between the rise in the price of properties and deposits and that of salaries. more
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AVIVA to focus on Income Protection in adverts during Downton Abbey commercial breaks
15/09/2011
AVIVA to raise awareness of the consequences of being underinsured if you become seriously ill or are involved in a serious accident through a new TV advert campaign to be run during the commercial breaks of ITV's Downton Abbey more
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A third of drivers in some parts of UK have no car insurance
13/09/2011
Car insurance is a legal requirement in the UK however, a survey has indentified that a third of motorists in parts of Britain are driving without any insurance more
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Landlord insurance may not be adequate for student tenants
13/09/2011
While it can be a lucrative venture for landlords to provide students with accommodation, Swinton Commercial has urged landlords to ensure that they are properly protected by the right landlord insurance policies. more
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£2billion drop in pension contributions as people cut back on saving
08/09/2011
The UK is heading for a potentially catastrophic retirement crisis, if figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) are to be believed. more
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AA reveal top 10 causes for car breakdown
08/09/2011
The AA recently released information that reveals the main causes for car breakdowns throughout summer 2011. more
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NS&I closes index-linked savings certificates
07/09/2011
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) announced today that is has withdrawn its Savings Certificates from general sale. Head of savings and investments at Fair Investment Company, Oliver Roylance-Smith, considers the current economic environment and the various options available. more
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The Income Challenge
06/09/2011
The current economic environment for those seeking income from their capital is one of the most challenging even seen. We take a look at the current options available as well as some of the more popular solutions. more
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Investment Focus: Meteor FTSE Income Deposit Plan
06/09/2011
The current economic environment is one of the most challenging ever seen and those who are feeling it most are savers and investors seeking an income from their capital. more
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British middle aged bottom of the world health ladder - BUPA
06/09/2011
BUPA, the UK private health company has released the findings of its 2011 Health Pulse survey, and the results make uneasy reading for middle aged people in the UK. more
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Gold jewellery thefts cause rise in home insurance claims
02/09/2011
The recent rises in the price of gold are one of the contributing reasons being blamed for an increase in home insurance claims for theft. more