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May 2008 Financial Articles
Green cars 'not always best for insurance'
Having an environmentally-friendly car does not automatically reduce the cost of your car insurance, claims the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).19 May 2008
Internet users should take out ID fraud insurance
People should take out identity fraud insurance because internet fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, claims Equifax.19 May 2008
Fraudulent credit cards applications on the rise
More people are lying on their credit card applications because of the credit crunch, according to Fool.co.uk.19 May 2008
Chat while driving and risk insurance cover, AA warns
New data from the AA has suggested that insurers are now increasing their premiums, or in some cases refusing to cover, motorists who have been caught using their mobile phones while driving.16 May 2008
1.2m say its ok to fake insurance claim
Alarming figures show that more than a million Brits do not think it's wrong to lie to an insurance firm in order to make a claim.15 May 2008
Mortgage approvals take a dive
The number of mortgage approvals in March has nearly halved in comparison to the same month last year, according to the latest statistics.14 May 2008
Banks told to calm customer fears
A significant percentage of customers are worried their bank might not survive the credit crunch, according to research.13 May 2008
People should not "scrimp" on drawing up a will
More people should make a will or risk leaving their loved ones nothing, according to a finance company.13 May 2008
Millions hit by credit card changes
Action taken by credit companies to reduce their debts has affected millions of customers, according to one website.13 May 2008
Car insurance premiums hit by uninsured drivers
More than a million people have admitted to driving without insurance last year, according to a study by Sainsbury's.12 May 2008