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Lloyds shares rocket on trading update
19/03/2010
Shares in Lloyds Banking Group shot up this morning as it revealed predictions for a profitable 2010. more 
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Cash ISAs 'should be first savings product for any tax-payer'
19/03/2010
Savers are being encouraged to open a cash ISA before the tax year ends to avoid losing out on their tax free allowance. more
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ISA investors take bullish approach to equity investments
19/03/2010
ISA investors are taking a bullish approach to equity investments in search of higher returns. more
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Mortgage lending rose 6% in February
18/03/2010
February mortgage lending saw an unusal 6% increase this year, CML figures show. more
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Pension planning advice 'number one' request
18/03/2010
Pension advice is the most popular request amongst consumers according to Unbiased.co.uk. more
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Does your travel insurance cover British Airways strikes?
18/03/2010
Travel insurance can offer additional cover when British Airways strikes start this weekend. more
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Savings failings almost double
18/03/2010
37 per cent of Brits are currently saving nothing at all, according to Scottish Widows, which is almost double the figure seen in 2009. more
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State pension over reliance leaves Brits in a 'daydream'
18/03/2010
Almost two thirds of Brits will rely on their state pension to fund their retirement, with 49 per cent exepcting to enjoy a similar or better standard of living when they retire. more
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Only 37% have a cash ISA; £15billion 'lost' to the taxman
17/03/2010
Fair Investment Company urges those who haven't made use of their tax free ISA allowance already to do so before the Easter deadline. more
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First time buyer mortgages could make a 2010 come back
17/03/2010
First time buyer mortgages look set to make a come back as demand remained strong in February. more
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Bank charges report branded 'pointless'
17/03/2010
The OFT's report on bank charges has been slammed by MoneySavingExpert.com for failing to improve things for consumers. more
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New ISA allowance to be used by 60% of investors
17/03/2010
60 per cent of ISA investors are plaainnig to use their increased ISA allowance when the new limit is introduced on 6 April. more
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Car insurance customers have a lot of 'front'
17/03/2010
Car insurance fronting is committed by 10% of drivers, moneysupermarket.com has found. more
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Fund ISA choices spread the risk at TD Waterhouse
16/03/2010
Investors are turning to longer term investments for their ISA and looking to spread the risk as the economy remains uncertain. more
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Energy bills still 31% higher than 2008 despite price cuts
16/03/2010
Energy bills are still £3.1billion a year more than 2008 despite price cuts, says uSwitch. more
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ISA investors set to go green with ethical investments
16/03/2010
According to The Co-operative, ethical investments are set to soar in popularity as ISA investors look to go green. more
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Offset mortgages offer alternative to low savings rates
16/03/2010
Homeowners earning low savings rates could benefit from choosing an offset mortgage, moneysupermarket suggests. more
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Focus on M&G Emerging Markets Bond Fund
16/03/2010
The M&G Emerging Markets Bond Fund could benefit investors looking for greater exposure to the emerging markets, according to The Share Centre. more
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Credit card users to get lower costs and more rights
15/03/2010
Gordon Brown has announced new rules to improve the rights of credit card customers and cut the cost of borrowing. more
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New cash ISA limit confuses Brits
15/03/2010
Only nine per cent of Brits are aware of what the new cash ISA limit will be when it is increases on 6 April. more
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Home and car insurance costs pushed up by cold winter claims
15/03/2010
Insurance premiums could rise following £650m in claims being paid out during the winter. more
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Critical illness insurance not fallen as much as mortgages
15/03/2010
Critical illness insurance sales are strong despite usually being linked to mortgage sales, which have fallen sharply. more
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Saga pet insurance finds vets fees double in 3 years
15/03/2010
Pet insurance more important than ever as vets fees double in 3 years ago, says Saga. more
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Car insurance claims for potholes hit £2.85m a month
14/03/2010
Pothole-related car insurance claims amounted to £2.85million in February, market analysis from the AA. has found. more
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Mortgage rate cuts leave borrowers in a quandary
13/03/2010
Mortgage borrowers have more choice but now they have to gamble on the best product, says moneysupermarket. more
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Pension wealth 'more important' than health
13/03/2010
71 per cent of Brits believe pension wealth is of greater importance to health when they retire. more
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Lloyds shares fall out of favour at TD Waterhouse
12/03/2010
TD Waterhouse has revealed that banking shares continue to hold the top three places in its best buys and sells. more
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Santander mortgage rates gather no moss with more cuts
12/03/2010
Santander has cut its mortgage rates for the sixth time this year. more
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Cash ISA savers shelter an extra £5,500 from the taxman
12/03/2010
Cash ISA savers who have used their full allowance every year since cash ISAs were introduced could be £5,500 better off than non-ISA savers. more
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Savings lost by current account holders' inertia
12/03/2010
Current account holders could be missing out on higher earning deals by failing to switch providers. more
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ScottishPower last of Big Six to act with 8% gas price cut
12/03/2010
ScottishPower has joined the other major energy providers in cutting its gas bills, by 8%. more
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VCTs offer 'best way to support enterprise economy'
11/03/2010
Venture Capital Trusts increase employment and boost performance of small businesses, says the AIC. more
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EDF becomes latest energy supplier to cut gas prices
11/03/2010
EDF has become the 5th of the Big Six enery companies to cut its gas prices, with a 4% cut. more
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Remortgages account for more than 50% of sales
11/03/2010
Remortgages are makinga comeback, taking more than 50% of the market share at John Charcol in February. more
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ISA allowances deemed 'unfair' by 84% of savers
11/03/2010
The current ISA limits have been deemed 'unfair' by 84 per cent of savers as they 'penalise' investors with a low-rsik appetite. more
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Savings levels rise as consumer confidence grows
11/03/2010
80 per cent of Brits are now putting their money into savings as Nationwide's Savings Index reached its highest level since May 2008. more
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25% say cash is still king
10/03/2010
Fair Investment Company research reveals that despite low rates, most people still have most of their assets in cash while 25% would still choose cash investments going forward. more
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Energy price war heats up as npower follows suit
10/03/2010
npower has become the latest of the Big Six energy companies to cut gas prices, by 7%. more
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Invesco Perpetual and Schroder among best ISA funds
10/03/2010
Invesco Perpetual and Schroder funds are among Torquil Clark's six best ISA funds to invest in this ISA season. more
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Pet insurance for dogs could become compulsory
10/03/2010
Third party pet insurance might become compulsory for dogs under new proposals. more
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ISAs topped up by 41% of 'savvy' over 50s
10/03/2010
Two in five over 50s have pledged to make full use of their increased ISA allowance before the tax year ends. more
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Investment fund sales see best January on record
09/03/2010
Investment funds have had their best January for sales on record, according to the IMA. more
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Equity Release offers 'key solution' to funding retirement
09/03/2010
Equity release offers a key solution to the retirment funding crisis in the UK, a parliamentary group has said. more
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Life insurance premiums could cost 'next to nothing' for smokers who quit
09/03/2010
Smokers could pay significantly less for life insurance if they quit, says Aviva. more
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E.ON's gas price cut of 6% is 'too little too late'
09/03/2010
E.ON has announced a 6% cut in gas prices, but this is not enough, say comparison websites uSwitch and moneysupermarket.com. more
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Investment ISAs attract cash ISA investors
09/03/2010
Investors are turning to fund ISAs and share dealing ISAs in search of getting better returns on their investments. more
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Credit card interest reduced by using savings to repay debt faster
08/03/2010
Credit card customers could save money and cut their repayment term by dipping into their savings, says moneysupermarket.com. more
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Fair Investment puts the spotlight on ISAs and investment diversification
08/03/2010
Fair Investment Company launches the second edition of its free magazine, Investment Direct with a focus on ISAs and investment diversification. more
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Pension income concern for 66% of Brits
08/03/2010
66 per cent of Brits are worried that their pension will not provide sufficient funding for their retirement. more
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ISA investors encouraged to diversify investment portfolios
08/03/2010
The Share Centre is urging ISA investors to make full use of their allowance and diversify their investment portfolios. more