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February 2008 Financial Articles
Less than 20% can name saving rate
Less than one in five people with savings accounts can name the exact rate of interest they are collecting on their savings account, according to a recent survey.25 February 2008
Pension liabilities increase will cause cost rise
The increase in the pension liabilities will "undoubtedly" see costs rise according to The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS).25 February 2008
Drivers abroad should call insurance immediately
UK motorists driving their car abroad should follow the same procedures in case of an accident as they would at home, according to one provider.25 February 2008
Holidaymakers 'should check home insurance policy'
Holidaymakers leaving their house empty on a long holiday should check their home insurance policy to see how long they can leave their home unattended and still be covered, the AA warned.25 February 2008
Cheques 'more certain than before'
Consumers can be more certain of when money will appear in their current or savings accounts, since the introduction of the so-called 2-4-6 changes, according to the Association of Payment Clearing Services (APACS).22 February 2008
'Need for bridging loans rises in times of duress'
In times of financial difficulty, bridging loans can prove a useful tool in staying afloat, according to one expert.21 February 2008
London size 'behind card fraud hotspot status'
The sheer size of London and its population is the reason that the UK's capital is the worst city for card fraud according to the association for payment clearing services (Apacs).21 February 2008
125% mortgage owners face high repayments
Homeowners who have 125 per cent mortgages could have to make much higher repayments after the withdrawal of the products by most of the lenders offering them.20 February 2008
2m get loans to pay debt
Growing numbers of people are taking out loans in order to pay back other debts, new figures revealed.20 February 2008
Top five banks 'are not best buys'
The top five high street banks do not offer the best buys, according to consumer campaigner Which?20 February 2008