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April 2008 Financial Articles
First-time-buyers urged to consider mortgage options
Mortgage advisory service Alexander Hall says it is vital for first-time-buyers to think over the future of the housing and mortgage market before buying.25 April 2008
Saving becoming sexy?
A financial expert has claimed that more young people are starting to put money away as savings become "sexy".24 April 2008
Students 'could be hit by credit crunch'
Students are being warned to keep an eye on their finances as they too will be affected by the global credit crunch.24 April 2008
First-time buyers 'take a wait and see approach'
First-time buyers are struggling under the current market conditions and are likely to stall on taking out mortgages until the economy settles, it has been suggested.23 April 2008
More Brits taking our private medical insurance
An increasing number of people are taking out private medical insurance, according to the latest figures.23 April 2008
Consumers taking out loans 'to keep up appearances'
Concerns have been raised that Brits are taking out loans and spending heavily on credit cards because they wish to be perceived as middle class.22 April 2008
Credit card use falls
Consumers are said to be increasingly paying for items in cash rather than opting to buy goods with their credit card, it has been claimed.22 April 2008
Credit crunch has made people 'stop and think' about savings
While the credit crunch is widely seen as having a negative effect on Britain's finances, its saving grace could be the impact it will have on savings.21 April 2008
Bank of England launches mortgage scheme
A new scheme has been launched by the Bank of England in a bid to ease the credit squeeze on lenders.21 April 2008
'Insure valuable items individually' while on holiday
Holidaymakers who are planning to jet off abroad with expensive items are being urged to consider insuring them individually.21 April 2008