The Scotsman has reported some astounding figures from a new survey which suggests that 1.6 million Brits have had insurance claims turned down in the past 5 years. The unpaid claims came on health, income protection and life insurance policies, and averaged out at over £26,000 per claim – a whopping total of just under […]
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Want A Shorter Mortgage? Try Overpayments
According to MoneyExpert, mortgage experts Charcol recently encouraged mortgage-holders to try to overpay on their payments, in light of the fact that many lenders are no longer making early repayment charges. Indeed, if you’re in the lucky situation of being able to make overpayments to your mortgage, and are sure your lender doesn’t charge any […]
Dial-Up Users: Broadband Is Now Cheaper
According to the utility switching website Simply Switch, broadband has now become cheaper than dial-up.
Ignore “Backwards PIN” Nonsense
The ThisIsMoney blog has mentioned something that I was made aware of in an email a few weeks ago – a rumour that you can notify the police you’re being mugged by typing your PIN in backwards at a cash machine. Although these types of rumour are probably propogated by welling-meaning folk, this is of […]
New Year, New Finances: Credit Cards
If you’re like many families in the UK, you’re probably dreading seeing your latest credit card statement following Christmas and New Year. Much of the cost of presents, food, drink and parties is likely to have been whacked onto the “sod it” card, and much like yourself, that debt is now sitting around slowly getting […]
New Year, New Finances: Life Assurance
The is the second in a short series of posts looking at how you can simply sort out your finances for the New Year. Today we’re talking about life assurance. Firstly, if you do not have life insurance you should really consider if you need it. Do you have any dependents? What would happen to […]
Motley Fool: Save Money By Being Green!
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This Is Money: Beer Is Cheaper Than Water
Supermarkets have been branded reckless for selling lager at a lower price than water
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New Year, New Finances: Mortgages
This first in a series of posts looking at freshening up your finances for the New Year concentrates on mortgages.
Motley Fool: New Year Cash Saving Tips!
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