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Car insurance not compromised as drivers cut costs
07/09/2009
Many drivers have managed to cut the cost of driving by altering their driving habits and not compromising on their car insurance cover. more 
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Over 50s travel insurance outweighs cost of going without it
07/09/2009
Over 50s travel insurance is a cheap option compared to the potential costs of needing treatment abroad, says Age Concern. more
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ISA top-up could net savers an extra £1,160 in interest
05/09/2009
The new ISA top-up could net savers more than £1,160 in additional interest according to Leeds Building Society. more
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Check bank travel insurance Saga urges over 50s
05/09/2009
Travel insurance provided by high street banks might not have the right level of cover for over 50s, according to Saga Travel Insurance. more
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Pension contributions increase despite recession
04/09/2009
Pension contributions amongst workers have increased, despite the recession. more
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Bonus rates on savings accounts can mislead savers
04/09/2009
Variable bonus rates on savings accounts can mislead savers as rates fall earlier than expected according to moneysupermarket.com. more
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Pension plans confuse millions of Brits
04/09/2009
Millions of Brits do not know how to set up a pension plan according to new research by Friends Provident. more
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Free Sainsbury's pet insurance for new customers
04/09/2009
Pet owners can get 3 months of free Sainsbury's pet insurance to protect their furry friends if they apply by October 6 2009. more
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Cashback credit card spending should be kept in check
03/09/2009
Borrowers who stay in control of their spending could reap the rewards of new cashback credit cards. more
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Unlimited broadband not doing what it says on the tin
03/09/2009
Millions of broadband customers are finding there are limits to their unlimited broadband packages, says uSwitch.com. more
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46% of investors strive for pure growth
03/09/2009
Almost half of investors are doing it for growth, research from F&C has revealed. more
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Trust in pensions drops following record deficits
03/09/2009
More than two thirds of people do not trust in pensions to provide a reliable retirement income, research has revealed. more
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Loyal savers miss out on new savings account rates
03/09/2009
Savers who stick with the same savings account for a number of years are missing out on higher rates of interest that are available on newer account, Defaqto has revealed. more
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Regular savings prove popular with holidaymakers
02/09/2009
More than half of Brits have already begun saving for next year's summer holiday according to Halifax. more
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Stamp duty holiday: use it or lose it
02/09/2009
The stamp duty holiday is almost over so buyers don't have long to take advatange of the savings to be made. more
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Lloyds share price dives on safest bank news
02/09/2009
Shares in Lloyds Banking Group fell in value this morning, following news that the bank no longer appears in Global Finance Magazine's 50 safest banks. more
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Mortgage lending rose 5% in July says Bank of England
02/09/2009
A new report from the Bank of England has shown that mortgage lending was up 5% in July on June's figures. more
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Student car insurance comparison can make money go further
02/09/2009
Students should shop around for car insurance to stretch their finances as far as possible, says moneysupermarket.com. more
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First time buyer mortgage enquiries rise
01/09/2009
First time buyer mortgage enquiries increased in July to make it the most searched for advice criteria, according to Unbiased.co.uk. more
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ASDA launches over 50s life insurance cover with LV=
01/09/2009
ASDA has launched a new life insurance product for the over 50s. more
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Car insurance loyalists wasting £9.4billion a year
01/09/2009
Loyal motorists who stick with the same car insurance provider for a number of years could be missing out on an individual saving of £141 a year. more
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Broadband spreads to more UK homes
01/09/2009
Broadband connections in UK households have increased for the fourth year running as more than 18 million households now have some form of internet access. more
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Variable rate mortgages took larger market share in July
31/08/2009
Tracker and discount mortgages took a bigger market share in July as fixed rate mortgages became more expensive and less popular. more
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Child Trust Funds can 'ride out lumps and bumps in share values'
29/08/2009
F&C Investments believe now is a good time to open a Child Trust Fund despite the stock market's performance in the last few years. more
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Pensioners paying the price of rising energy bills
28/08/2009
A new report shows pensioners are paying more money to cover the cost of their energy bills, despite using less gas and electricity. more
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Insurance inertia costing consumers dearly
28/08/2009
UK consumers are wasting £millions by not comparing home, car, or travel insurance quotes, according to Confused.com. more
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Equity funds catch up with bond funds as investors take a chance
28/08/2009
Equity fund sales almost caught up with bond fund sales in the second quarter of 2009. more
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Mortgage fees fall 25%
28/08/2009
Mortgage fees have fallen by an average 25% in the last 12 months, according to moneysupermarket. more
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Pensioner debt burden increases
28/08/2009
The nationwide pension debt has increased to £90billion for this year, which represents an £18billion increase on last year. more
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Poor pension control highlights need for annuity advice
27/08/2009
Two million UK adults are failing to take control of their pension investments, highlighting the need for advice. more
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Supermarket savings accounts give banks a run for their money
27/08/2009
Some supermarkets have increased interest rates on their savings accounts which is giving banks some competition. more
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Travel insurance could protect Brits abroad this Bank Holiday
27/08/2009
10% of Brits heading abroad this Bank Holiday weekend are jetting off without travel insurance, Lloyds TSB has found. more
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Reduced pension funds force over 55s to continue working
27/08/2009
One in three people on the verge of retirement are putting their plans on hold as the recession forces pension fund values to fall. more
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Equity release funds pension gap for single retirees
27/08/2009
More and more single retirees are turning to equity release to plug the income gap left by inadequate pensions. more
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Bank charges could be paid back automatically
26/08/2009
David Cameron has offered his support to the MoneySavingExpert.com bank charges campaign. more
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Car insurance neglected by 1 in 5 young drivers
26/08/2009
1 in 5 young drivers are taking to the road without car insurance, research published today has revealed. more
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Lloyds share price rally goes on
26/08/2009
The Lloyds Banking Group share price rally has continued, despite news of further job cuts. more
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Barclays Wealth launches new protected investments
26/08/2009
Barclays Wealth has launched new issues of its protected investments following the early closure of its preceding range. more
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Rising loan rates widen base rate gap
26/08/2009
As loan rates have continued to rise over the past year, the gap between the base rate has widened. more
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Car insurance claims prevented by no-claims bonus fears
26/08/2009
More than a third of motorists avoid making a car insurance claim over fears they will lose their no-claims bonus. more
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Mortgage approvals climbed 7.4% in July
25/08/2009
The number of mortgages approved for house purchase jumped by 7.4 per cent in July, research from the British Bankers' Association has revealed. more
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Barclays Wealth extends income investment solution
25/08/2009
Barclays Wealth has extended the term on its Regular Income Bond to six years, offering an income solution for investors. more
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Insurance risk for festival-goers
25/08/2009
Festival-goers are putting £2.3billion worth of possessions at risk this summer by taking valuable items like mobile phones and digital cameras to festivals. more
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Structured products are capital protection investment choice for IFAs
25/08/2009
90 per cent of IFAs choosing structured products for clients do so because of capital protection. more
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Offshore banking tax evaders urged to 'own up or pay up'
25/08/2009
Offshore banking customers are being urged to pay outstanding tax bills through the New Disclosure Opportunity. more
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Lloyds shares surge to become best performing in FTSE 100
24/08/2009
Shares in Lloyds Banking Group have been the best perfoming so far today in the FTSE 100 Index. more
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Confidence in savings accounts grows
24/08/2009
Confidence in savings accounts is growing according to Nationwide as its Future Savings Index recorded its highest level since June 2008. more
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Pension savers ignore investment fund options
24/08/2009
Millions of defined contribution pension scheme members are failing to take control of their investments. more
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Interest-only mortgage customers wasting £40,000
24/08/2009
Switching to a repayment mortgage from an interest-only deal could save homeowners up to £40,000, moneysupermarket.com has calculated. more
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Enhanced pension annuities to add £18million to retirement income
22/08/2009
Just Retirement expects to add more than £18million to its customers' retirement incomes this year, through increased enhanced annuities. more