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February 2008 Financial Articles
'Check car insurance before going abroad'
UK motorists driving their vehicles in Europe will have a certain degree of insurance cover, but they should check the exact extent of their policy before driving on the continent, according to an industry professional.19 February 2008
Northern Rock savings 'safest in country'
Customers with savings accounts in Northern Rock have been given a guarantee that means that their savings are safer than in any other bank, though one industry source has questioned the legality of this guarantee.19 February 2008
Motorists urged to 'do their research' on car finance
Drivers should make sure they shop around when looking for car finance deals to avoid paying too much when purchasing a car, it has been suggested.19 February 2008
Consumers can be confused by countless credit cards
Consumers have been warned by a financial assistance charity that having too many credit cards can be confusing.18 February 2008
Term insurance gives 'more choices than life insurance'
Term insurance policies give customers more choice than life insurance, according to financial advisers.18 February 2008
Helping children with mortgage 'won't affect Inheritance Tax'
Parents can contribute to their children's mortgage without any Inheritance Tax implications according to financial advisors.18 February 2008
Buy to let property returns at 16%
Buy-to-let owners recorded over 16% returns on investment for 2007 despite talk of a slowdown in the British housing market.15 February 2008
UK 'credit card capital', cheques out of favour
The UK's love affair with the plastic has been confirmed by new figures showing that British shoppers are more likely to use credit or debit cards as cheques fall out of favour among retailers.15 February 2008
ABI issues flood warning to government
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned that lax government planning standards could render houses "uninsurable", prompting a rejection of the claims by the housing minister.15 February 2008
Savers 'should look into introductory Isa offers'
Potential savers should not put their money into an Individual Savings Account (Isa) unless they are well informed about the product, one expert suggested.14 February 2008