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Fixed price energy customers: don't get caught out
01/10/2009
Confused.com is warning households coming to the end of fixed rate energy plans to switch deals and not get stuck on an expensive tariff. more 
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Are structured investment products the way forward?
01/10/2009
Defaqto has launched a guide to structured products ahead of the FSA Wider Implications review. more
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Pension contribution hikes for late starters
01/10/2009
People who delay paying into a pension plan until they reach the age of 40, may have to make salary contributions of up to 33 per cent to fund their retirement. more
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Ecclesiastical wins Best Ethical Investment Provider
30/09/2009
Ecclesiastical Investment Management has won Best Ethical Investment Provider at the 2009 Moneyfacts Life, Investments and Pensions awards. more
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HSBC boosts first time buyer mortgages with 90% LTV
30/09/2009
HSBC has increased its mortgage lending available to buyers with 10 per cent deposits. more
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Loan insurance a 'valuable product'
30/09/2009
PPI offers valuable protection, the BBA has said in response to new FSA rules for the industry. more
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Investors are over-exposed to UK equities claim IFAs
30/09/2009
Nine out of 10 independant financial advisers believe that the investirs are over exposed to the UK stock market, Ignis Asset Management has revealed. more
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Halifax urges over 50s to make use of new ISA limit
30/09/2009
Halifax is urging over 50s to find out how they can benefit from the new ISA allowance which is just days away from being introduced. more
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Payment protection insurance gets 'tough' FSA overhaul
29/09/2009
The FSA has announced new rules to make the PPI industry a fairer place for consumers. more
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Savers turn to fixed rate bonds for higher interest rates
29/09/2009
In an attempt to secure a high interest rate, nine million savers in the past year invested in fixed rate bonds. more
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iPhone: Apple's and Orange's deal leaves O2 in sticky situation
29/09/2009
Orange has secured a deal with Apple to sell the iPhone, now that O2's exlusive deal has ended. more
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Investment fund sales hit record highs in August
29/09/2009
Investment funds saw the highest net sales ever recorded in the month of August this year. more
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Broadband connection worth its weight in gold
29/09/2009
Consumers value a reliable broadband connection more than how much it costs or the connection speed, research has found. more
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Direct Line home insurance covers students too
29/09/2009
Direct Line home insurance can protect students' belongings while they are away from home. more
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Personal Account pension scheme should be halted, expert claims
28/09/2009
Pension expert Dr Ros Altmann has claimed that the Government's flagship pension reform, Personal Accounts, should be halted, not just delayed. more
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Shares ruled out by a quarter of investors despite rally
28/09/2009
One in four investors continue to rule out stock market investements, despite recent rallies, Prudential has found. more
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Loan market pushes borrowers to 399% deals of last resort
28/09/2009
Specialist loan companies are charging desperate consumers as much as 399% as other lines of credit have dried up. more
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Nationwide loans offer 'lowest rate on the market' for new cars
28/09/2009
Nationwide urges car buyers to shop around not just for the right car, but also for the best car loan. more
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New over 50s ISA limit expected to give £2.8billion boost
28/09/2009
The new ISA allowance is set to boost stocks and shares ISAs by £2.8billion before the end of the tax year, according to L&G. more
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Pension arrangements to be reviewed by 59% of employers
27/09/2009
Pension arrangements are to be reviewed by 59 per cent of employers ahead of pending pension reforms. more
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Online energy bill falls below £1,000 with Scottish Power deal
26/09/2009
Scottish Power has pushed the average onlne energy tariff below £1,000, uSwitch.com has said. more
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ISA savings take an £11billion hit
25/09/2009
ISA savers have withdrawn £11billion in the past year to cover the cost of general living expenses according to Abbey Savings. more
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Doorstop gas and electricity turns consumers off
25/09/2009
uSwitch.com has found the majority of consumers would like to see an end to doorstop selling of energy plans. more
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Energy shares climb the TD Waterhouse charts ahead of G20
25/09/2009
Energy and mining shares topped the TD Waterhouse share dealing charts last week, ahead of the G20. more
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Saga: Over 50s health insurance needs to move with the times
25/09/2009
Saga health insurance has revealed that the over 50s' expectations of care have changed in recent years. more
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Over 50s urged to take full advantage of new ISA limit
25/09/2009
Over 50s are being urged to make full use of the new ISA allowance, launched next month, as some cash ISA deals are paying 2.5 per cent above the Base Rate. more
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Car insurance a mystery for 10% of young drivers
24/09/2009
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has revealed that 10% of young drivers do not know that car insurance is a legal requirement. more
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Pension fund choice ignored by 48% of UK workers
24/09/2009
Almsot half of UK workers have never reviewed their pension plan, Baring Asset Management has revealed. more
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London Fashion Week highlights home insurance as this season's must have
24/09/2009
Hiscox home insurance warns the fashion conscious that they could be out of pocket without sufficient contents cover more
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ISA avoidance wastes £144million in unnecessary tax payments
24/09/2009
Brits are paying £144million in unnecessary tax payments as a result of their avoidance to transfer their money into an ISA, Unbiased.co.uk has revealed. more
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Tracker mortgage customers wasting opportunity to overpay
24/09/2009
The majority of tracker mortgage customers are not using record low interest rates to overpay on their mortgage. more
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Fairinvestment.co.uk comments on the inquiry into credit searches
23/09/2009
Director at Fairinvestment.co.uk welcomes the inquiry into how credit searches can damage a consumer's chances of getting the best deals more
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Over 50s: Make the most of the increased ISA allowance at Fair Investment Company
23/09/2009
As the over 50s ISA allowance increase approaches, Fair Investment Company is urging investors to shop around and make sure they make the most of it. more
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Credit search inquiry to make borrowing easier
23/09/2009
An inquiry is being launched into the damaging affects of applying for credit products on a consumers' credit score. more
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Bank charges case requires a 'negotiated solution' says Brown
23/09/2009
Gordon Brown believes that the bank charges test case requires a negotiated solution. more
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Student home insurance neglected by 34%
23/09/2009
One in three students at university do not have any home insurance to cover cost of their belongings in case of loss, theft or accidental damage. more
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Buy-to-let mortgage availability takes a hit
23/09/2009
The number of available buy-to-let mortgages has fallen in the last three months making it tougher for professional landlords to secure a deal. more
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Fair Investment Company presents Grand Auction in aid of Bulgarian Partners Trust
22/09/2009
Fair Investment Company is hosting a charity auction in aid of the Bulgarian Partners Trust more
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Saga: Over 50s ISA limit leaves investors dazed and confused
22/09/2009
Over 50s are being left in the dark about the new ISA limits, as a Saga study finds that just 5% know what the changes will be. more
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First time buyer mortgage rates not falling with lenders' costs
22/09/2009
First time buyer mortgage customers continue to face high rates depsite falls in the cost of funding, Moneyfacts has found. more
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New ISA limit could net over 50s an extra £677million
22/09/2009
Over 50s who make full use of the new ISA limit could earn an addtional £677million in interest over the next year, uSwitch.com has revealed. more
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Nationwide's Savings Index falls for first time in two months
22/09/2009
Figures for Nationwide's Savings Index in August show a dip of five points since July as the index fell to 77 points, suggesting the savings market is "yet to stabilise". more
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Fair Investment Company launches new investment magazine
21/09/2009
Fair Investment Company has launched the first edition of its investment magazine, Investment Direct. more
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Property demand outstrips supply as prices rise 0.6%
21/09/2009
House asking prices have risen 0.6% in September, as a lack of properties for sale has pushed up demand. more
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Pension Quality Mark to make workplace pensions more understandable
21/09/2009
A Pension Quality Mark, launched by the NAPF, looks set to make workplace pensions more attractive to employees. more
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Barclays fixed rate bonds pay rates as high as 5.25%
21/09/2009
Barclays has launched a new range of fixed rate bonds, paying rates up to 5.25 per cent. more
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ISA transfer could boost over 50s' savings
21/09/2009
Over 50s are being urged to consider an ISA transfer to ensure their money is earning the highest possible amount of interest. more
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Fixed rate bonds more popular than easy access accounts
21/09/2009
Fixed rate bonds have increased in popularity as more savers are willing to lock away their money. more
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First Direct boasts 'most flexible' offset mortgage
20/09/2009
first direct offers the most flexibility when it comes to fixed rate offset mortgages, according to Moneyfacts. more
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M&S home insurance warns September is worst month for bike theft
19/09/2009
Bike theft is at its highest in September, so cyclists should make sure they have home insurance in place, says M&S. more