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Clare Francis, 02 January 2009

 
 

Loans

  • Borrowers beware - Loan rates reach record highs

    If you thought that you could buy now and pay later by heaping the cost of Christmas on to store cards, credit cards and even dipping into your overdraft then it may be time to think again.

    Tim Moss - Head of Loans & Debt

    Updated: 12 December 2008

  • Twenty-somethings rely on the bank of Mum and Dad

    Young people are often viewed to be having the time of their lives. However, when it comes to finances, younger people are particularly vulnerable and may find it more difficult than ever to get the help they need in the current economic climate.

    Tim Moss - Head of Loans & Debt

    Updated: 18 September 2008

  • New exclusive leading loan

    Central Capital has launched the Platinum Loan, which is available exclusively through moneysupermarket.com at the market-leading annual rate of 7.5%. This could be great news for those struggling to keep on top of their debts.

    Tim Moss - Head of Loans & Debt

    Updated: 11 September 2008

  • Money worries 'end honeymoon'

    Newlywed couples are finding the costs of setting up home an uphill struggle, despite the fact that 87% of them say they paid off the cost of their wedding immediately, a survey has revealed.

    Updated: 03 September 2008

  • Borrow with your eyes open

    The credit crunch and economic downturn has prompted a resurgence in the 3,000 year-old business of pawn broking with many brokers at the top end of the market reporting that business has risen by as much as 25% in the last two months.

    Tim Moss - Head of Loans & Debt

    Updated: 28 August 2008

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Credit Cards

  • Hey big spender, switch that card

    We may be in the midst of a global economic crisis, but try telling that to frenzied shoppers dashing around the high street to grab the ultimate Christmas gift.

    Peter Harrison - Credit cards expert

    Updated: 05 December 2008

  • Top 10 winter holiday tips

    Millions of us will be heading off on holiday over the coming weeks and months. Whether the plan is to top up your tan, hit the ski slopes or head off for a city break, your spending money won't stretch as far as it would have done a few months ago.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 21 November 2008

  • Credit card pitfalls

    How clued up are you on the small print of your credit card agreement? You might think credit cards are easy to use and easy to understand but there are numerous ways the unwary consumers could be caught out.

    Steve Willey - Head of Cards

    Updated: 21 November 2008

  • What to do with your mortgage savings

    At last, some good news for the millions of householders who've been finding it tough to make ends meet. Inflation is edging back down and further interest rate cuts are on the horizon. For many, financial pressures are finally easing.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 21 November 2008

  • How to survive the credit crunch Christmas

    Many households will be dreading Christmas this year, worrying about how they'll cover the costs. However, with a bit of planning and perhaps a little ingenuity, there is no reason why, just because money is tight, this festive season should be any less enjoyable than previous years.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 14 November 2008

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Current Accounts

  • Switch current account and pocket £100

    It's a new year and we're seeing a new battle in the current account market with Alliance & Leicester (A&L) aiming to attract new customers by offering them money if they transfer their account over to the bank.

    Kevin Mountford - Head of Banking & Mortgages

    Updated: 02 January 2009

  • Current account rates slashed

    With the media focus firmly on mortgage and savings rates since the November 1.5% interest rate cut, banks and building societies have been quietly adjusting their current account rates in what could be considered a revenue-boosting move.

    Kevin Mountford - Head of Banking & Mortgages

    Updated: 28 November 2008

  • New current account deals

    Amidst all the turmoil in the banking sector, the battle to attract new customers continues.

    Kevin Mountford - Head of Banking & Mortgages

    Updated: 02 October 2008

  • Launch of tailor-made accounts

    Consumers will be able to choose from a selection of benefits thanks to a new 'pick n mix' style packaged account launched by the Co-operative Bank.

    Updated: 29 September 2008

  • Lloyds launches banking by mobile

    Bank accounts that can be managed via mobile phone have been announced by Lloyds TSB, the first service of its kind in the UK.

    Updated: 24 September 2008

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Debt

  • Top tips if you're struggling with debt

    Debt problems are becoming a stark reality for an increasing number of people. The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has told moneysupermarket.com that they've seen a 30% increase in the number of people seeking advice in the last six months, and with recession looming the situation is likely to get even worse.

    Tim Moss - Head of Loans & Debt

    Updated: 30 October 2008

  • Debt plans missing from data

    As many as 600,000 people in unmanageable debt are not included on official insolvency figures, according to a trade body.

    Updated: 29 September 2008

  • Debt threatens more insolvencies

    People now owe more than the income generated by the country as a whole for the second year running, which is threatening a marked increase in bankruptcies.

    Updated: 26 August 2008

  • The debt map of Great Britain

    Forget Britain's famous three peaks in England, Scotland and Wales - there are debt mountains cropping up throughout the British Isles.

    Tim Moss - Head of Loans & Debt

    Updated: 21 August 2008

  • Avoid a lifetime of debt

    As a nation we've developed a laissez-faire attitude to debt in recent years and for many people the flippancy with which they happily bought things on credit, is now coming back to haunt them.

    Tim Moss - Head of Loans & Debt

    Updated: 19 June 2008

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Shares

  • New Star fading out?

    There has been a lot of media coverage recently about the problems at high profile investment management company New Star Asset management - so it's little wonder that investors are worried.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 03 December 2008

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Prepaid Cards

  • Top 10 winter holiday tips

    Millions of us will be heading off on holiday over the coming weeks and months. Whether the plan is to top up your tan, hit the ski slopes or head off for a city break, your spending money won't stretch as far as it would have done a few months ago.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 21 November 2008

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Savings

  • Savings set to surge

    Interest rates are plummeting - the Bank of England has slashed rates from 5% to 2% since October and further cuts seem likely with some economists believing interest rates could fall to zero. You might think this may put people off saving, but our latest poll suggests otherwise.

    Kevin Mountford - Head of Banking & Mortgages

    Updated: 12 December 2008

  • Interest rates could fall to zero

    With a deepening recession gripping the country, the Government and Bank of England are doing all they can to prevent it turning into a prolonged depression.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 05 December 2008

  • Interest rates fall to 2%

    The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has again responded to calls from industry by voting to cut interest rates by one per cent, taking the Bank rate to 2%.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 04 December 2008

  • What does the Queen's Speech mean for you?

    Government plans for the financial services sector were outlined in The Queen's Speech today.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 03 December 2008

  • Desperately seeking secure savings

    Unless you've been living under a rock for the last six months you have probably become more knowledgeable about the security of your savings. So it came as no surprise when 96% of respondents in our exclusive survey stated that they were more aware of savings security now than six months ago. However, what was surprising was just how many people now rank security above interest rate.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 28 November 2008

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Mortgages

  • How has your lender responded to the rate cuts?

    The Bank of England has slashed interest rates by 3 percentage points since October, taking the Bank rate from 5% to 2%. Lenders are being urged by the Government to pass the latest 1% cut onto mortgage customers, but the indications are that many will dig their heels in and refuse to adhere to the Government's calls.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 08 December 2008

  • Interest rates could fall to zero

    With a deepening recession gripping the country, the Government and Bank of England are doing all they can to prevent it turning into a prolonged depression.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 05 December 2008

  • 10 tips for avoiding arrears

    Figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) show that 11,300 homes were repossessed in the third quarter of the year - 12% higher than during the previous quarter - prompting a series of warnings to heavy-handed lenders.

    Louise Cuming - Head of Mortgage and Protection Services

    Updated: 05 December 2008

  • Interest rates fall to 2%

    The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has again responded to calls from industry by voting to cut interest rates by one per cent, taking the Bank rate to 2%.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 04 December 2008

  • What to do with your mortgage savings

    At last, some good news for the millions of householders who've been finding it tough to make ends meet. Inflation is edging back down and further interest rate cuts are on the horizon. For many, financial pressures are finally easing.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 21 November 2008

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Travel Money

  • Airports hit by the credit crunch

    Passenger numbers at UK airports have been hit by the perfect storm tearing through global financial markets.

    Updated: 21 October 2008

  • Britons hit with travel nightmare

    The fire in the Channel Tunnel has compounded the travel chaos faced by holidaymakers racing to find alternative routes following the collapse of the UK's third largest tour operator.

    Updated: 12 September 2008

  • New transatlantic service revealed

    Travel on British Airways' all-business-class central London to New York service is expected to start in autumn next year, it has been announced.

    Updated: 19 August 2008

  • Britons casting holiday net wider

    The destinations to which British holidaymakers are travelling is changing radically, according to new research.

    Updated: 15 August 2008

  • Costs see flight numbers nosedive

    The number of flights through UK airspace has fallen for the first time since the post-September 11 downturn as airlines are forced to make cutbacks due to rising fuel prices.

    Updated: 13 August 2008

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Legal Services

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Secured Loans

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Business Finance

  • New Star fading out?

    There has been a lot of media coverage recently about the problems at high profile investment management company New Star Asset management - so it's little wonder that investors are worried.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 03 December 2008

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Pensions

  • Tax allowances for 2008-2009

    In case you are wondering what your tax allowances will be for the next tax year, we have compiled some easy-to-read tables for you. These should provide all the information you need.

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 13 March 2008

  • The 2008 Budget at a glance

    The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, has delivered his first budget speech. Is it good or bad news for consumers? We give you a run down of the main announcements...

    Clare Francis - Site Editor

    Updated: 12 March 2008

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