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August 2008 Financial Articles
Students warned over home insurance
With the university year fast approaching students are being advised to secure their property and protect their home insurance coverage.22 August 2008
Holidaymakers will invalidate insurance with drunken behaviour
British tourists risk invalidating their travel insurance through accidents caused by drinking alcohol, claims the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA).21 August 2008
Using credit cards can protect against ticket scams
Customers who buy tickets online should pay by credit card as they can claim compensation if they fall victim to tout scams, claims the Trading Standards Institute.21 August 2008
Saving for retirement concerns parents
Parents are worried that their savings will be hit by sending their children to university and planning for retirement, claims Addidi Wealth.21 August 2008
Lifestyle can affect health insurance premiums
Having a healthy lifestyle and getting health insurance cover at an early age will reduce the cost of premiums, claims the Patients Association.20 August 2008
Lack of mortgage finance hits housing market
More people are likely to rent property because the housing market is being constrained by a lack of mortgage finance, claims iammoving.com.20 August 2008
Islamic savings will have wide appeal
British non-Muslims may be attracted to Islamic savings because of their ethical nature, claims an Islamic finance product provider.20 August 2008
Pets insured more than people
A new study has found that in the UK the number of pets with heath insurance is greater than the number of people with private medical cover.19 August 2008
Parents warned over home insurance
With many students expected to celebrate their exam results in the coming week with house parties, parents are being urged to check their home insurance policy.19 August 2008
UK offers better holiday home insurance
Holiday home owners may want to take out extended contents insurance in the UK, the AA has suggested.19 August 2008