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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
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Mortgage market still on the rocks as lending falls 13%
18/09/2009
New figures from the CML show that mortgage lending fell 13% in August. more
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Citibank instant access savings account pays market leading 3.30%
18/09/2009
Citibank has launched a market leading easy access savings account, paying 3.30 per cent AER. more
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Lloyds shares drop position at TD Waterhouse
18/09/2009
Lloyds shares fell from the top spot at TD Waterhouse last week, as Yell Group caught share dealers' eyes. more
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Car insurance dodgers have no place to hide under new rules
18/09/2009
Owners of vehicles without car insurance will soon face stricter rules, the Department of Transport has announced. more
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Personal loan market shrinks as lenders increase rates
18/09/2009
As the personal loan market shrinks, some lenders have increased their rates by up to 1.2 per cent. more
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Share performance ignored by 22% of investors
17/09/2009
More than one in five UK stock market investors fail to check their shares' performance, according to Prudential. more
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ISA limit confusion for 61% of over 50s
17/09/2009
Lloyds Banking Group has revealed that almost two thirds of over 50s do not understand what the new ISA limits will mean to them. more
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Pension commitment required by Government
17/09/2009
Just Retirement is calling on UK political parties to show more commitment to pensions and retiement ahead of the General Eclection. more
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Equity release report welcomed by SHIP
17/09/2009
The UK's equity release body SHIP has welcomed a report into the use of housing to fund retirement. more
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Woolwich mortgage rates drop
17/09/2009
The Woolwich will today reduce mortgage rates on some of its deals for the second time in a month. more
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Stocks and shares rally as investor confidence returns
16/09/2009
Investor confidence is slowly returning, a recent survey from Virgin Money has suggested as the number of IFAs recommending cash investments drops. more
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BT deregulation to trigger better broadband bundle deals
16/09/2009
Ofcom has announced that it is deregulating BT, paving the way for cheaper TV, broadband and phone bundles. more
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Savings accounts to receive £59.5billion boost
16/09/2009
Savings accounts look set to receive a £59.5billion boost as savers have increased the amount they put away each month by 26 per cent. more
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Mortgage deals make a comeback
16/09/2009
The number of mortage deals is increasing, but the number of available deals remains limited for borrowers with deposits of less than 25 per cent. more
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Equity release could supplement 5.2million pensioner households by 2030
16/09/2009
Equity release could help to supplement the income of 5.2 million pensioner households by 2030, a report has claimed. more
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First time buyer mortgage deposits fall
15/09/2009
First time buyer mortgage deposits have fallen at rate of three per cent a month since June. more
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Schroder Income Maximiser fund offers 'compelling proposition'
15/09/2009
The Schroder Income Maximiser fund offers a very compelling proposition to income seeking investors, The Share Centre has claimed. more
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Cash ISAs the new long term investment as investors turn their backs on property
15/09/2009
Investors are turning their backs on property investment in favour of cash ISAs, Scottish Widows research has revealed. more
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UK debt levels rise again
15/09/2009
UK debt levels have now increased to £5.5billion in the second quarter of 2009, almost doubling the level of debt in the first quarter of the year. more
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New drivers use savings to buy first car
15/09/2009
40 per cent of new drivers are using their savings to purchase their first car, while cars with small engines tend to be the most popular choice amongst new drivers. more
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Jupiter wins outstanding investment award
14/09/2009
Jupiter has been awarded the OUtstanding Investment House Honour in the 2009 OBSR awards. more
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Mortgage lending sees first significant growth since 2007
14/09/2009
House purchase lending has shown significant material annual growth for the first time since 2007 this July. more
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Lloyds shares remain top at TD Waterhouse while Barclays catches up
14/09/2009
Lloyds shares topped the TD Waterhouse charts again last week, while Barclays shares crept into third place. more
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Student money worries increase need for a job
14/09/2009
Final year students are more likely to rely on paid employment to cover expenses and reduce financial concerns. more
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Pension saving plans unclear for 77%
14/09/2009
According to new research, 77 per cent of people are unsure about how much money they will need to fund their retirement. more
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Sainsbury's launches 3% internet savings account
12/09/2009
Sainsbury's Finance launches a new Online Saver account which offers savers a gross interest of three per cent AER. more
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Share dealing continues to keep FTSE 100 above 5000
11/09/2009
Share dealing activity has continued to keep the FTSE 100 above the 5000 mark. more
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Extending state pension age sooner would be 'nonsensical'
11/09/2009
Help the Aged and Age Concern claim that bringing the state pension age increase forward would be 'nonsensical' more
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Sainsbury's home insurance claims fall significantly
11/09/2009
According to Sainsbury's Finance, the number and value of home insurance claims has fallen significantly this year. more
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Mortgage rates fall despite Base Rate remaining at 0.5%
11/09/2009
Some mortgage lenders have cut interest rates for borrowers as the Bank of England keeps the Base Rate at 0.5 per cent. more
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House prices and mortgage approvals on the increase
10/09/2009
House prices increased for the second successive month in August rising by 0.8 per cent according ot Halifax. more
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New ISA limit could save over 50s an additional £63billion
10/09/2009
The new ISA limit could enable over 50s to shelter an additional £63billion from the tax man. more
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Shares rally as FTSE 100 hits 5000
10/09/2009
The FTSE 100 hit 5000 yesterday for the first time since October 2008. more
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Mortgage confidence grows at moneysupermarket.com
10/09/2009
Confidence in the housing market is growing at moneysupermarket.com as the number of people looking to get a mortgage now outweighs the number of people looking for a remortgage deal. more
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T-Mobile and Orange merger creates largest mobile phone provider
10/09/2009
The proposed merger between T-Mobile and Orange is set to create the largest mobile phone provider in the UK. more
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Bank interest rate to remain at 0.5% well into 2010
09/09/2009
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 0.5 per cent well into to 2010. more
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79% of consumers saving now rather than later
09/09/2009
A new poll conducted, as part of Financial Planning Week, suggests 79 per cent of people are looking to save now rather than later. more
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Investment transparency important for ethical investors
09/09/2009
Investment transparency is more important now than before the financial crisis, according to ethical investors. more
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NatWest voted number one for student accounts
09/09/2009
NatWest has come out on top for student banking in the Your Money awards for the fifth consecutive year. more
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Pension saving failures push retirement age up
09/09/2009
Inadequate pension saving could push the UK's retirement age to anything between 74 and 86, Standard Life has claimed. more
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Pension planning advice and guidance wanted by 76% of employees
08/09/2009
76 per cent of UK workers admit to wanting some level of retirement planning guidance and advice from their employer. more
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Saga: Savings rate comparison is 'simple yet important'
08/09/2009
Saga has found that two thirds of savers do not know how much interest their savings accounts are earning. more
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Bank charges progress: RBS and NatWest slash fees
08/09/2009
RBS and Natwest have announced they will be reducing their unauthorised lending fees, ahead of the test case appeal decision. more
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Inadequate travel insurance puts independent travellers at risk
08/09/2009
A rise in the amount of independent travellers has sparked concerns that many do not have adequate travel insurance. more
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Buy-to-let mortgages become increasingly hard to get
08/09/2009
Buy-to-let mortgages are becoming hard to get as the gap between supply and demand widens. more
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RBS and Lloyds shares regain popularity at TD Waterhouse
07/09/2009
Banking shares were flavour of the week at TD Waterhouse share dealing last week with RBS and Lloyds stealing the limelight. more
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Barclays PPI appeal begins
07/09/2009
The appeal from Barclays against the Competition Commission's decision to ban the sale of PPI at the point of sale begins today. more
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Unclaimed pension benefits could boost retirement income
07/09/2009
New research by Just Retirement Solutions suggests that pensioners are missing out on average £232 per year in unclaimed pension benefits. more