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May 2008 Financial Articles

Repossessions on the rise 'due to cost of mortgages'

More houses are being repossessed because homeowners cannot afford their mortgage payments, claims a finance company.
12 May 2008

FTBs 'least likely to be repossessed'

First-time-buyers are in the least danger of having their homes repossessed, according to finance company Firstrung.
12 May 2008

'Check details' before opening a savings account

Consumers wanting to open a savings account should ensure it is suitable for their needs, claim financial analysts.
09 May 2008

Banks charges for cash withdrawals "quite high"

Consumers need to be aware that withdrawing money from an instant access or no notice savings account can come at a high price, according to financial analysts Moneyfacts.
09 May 2008

Mortgage market to recover slowly

Mortgage lenders have warned that the mortgage market may take some time to recover from the effects of the credit crunch.
09 May 2008

Workers 'benefit from private medical insurance'

An increasing number of workers are benefiting from private medical insurance provided by their employers, claim an insurance group.
08 May 2008

Older holidaymakers "foolish" not to take out insurance

Tourists who are over 55 should still take out travel insurance despite it being more expensive, claims a travel association.
08 May 2008

Fight banks and repair credit rating, consumers urged

People should take on their banks over charges which have damaged their credit rating, a consumer group has said.
07 May 2008

Banks will charge to make up for lost income, warns consumer group

Banks are likely to start charging customers more if they lose the legal battle on overdraft charges, claims the Consumer Action Group (CAG).
07 May 2008

Holidaymakers told to pay it safe

People travelling abroad this summer should avoid risk and book through a tour company, a travel association has claimed.
07 May 2008

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