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February 2008 Financial Articles
Paying mortgage at old rates 'could lead to early completion'
Continuing to make mortgage payments at the rate they have been over the last year could help mortgage holders finish their mortgage early, according to experts.08 February 2008
Payment protection insurance 'cheap compared to losing home'
People with mortgages who risk having their homes repossessed if they fail to keep up payments should consider income protection insurance, according to an independent adviser.08 February 2008
More Britons saving
More Britons are putting money aside now compared to a year ago, according to new research.07 February 2008
Darling moves to bring down mortgage costs
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has promised measures that could help bring down the cost of mortgages.07 February 2008
UK lenders cut mortgage interest rates
Some of the UK's largest mortgage lenders plan to pass on the cut in the base rate to their mortgage customers.07 February 2008
UK tenants 'gamble £8bn of belongings'
UK tenants are risking nearly £8 billion worth of personal possessions y failing to take out insurance, according to one provider.06 February 2008
Credit card customers abroad 'should pay in local currency'
Credit card customers abroad could benefit from opting to pay for products with their plastic in the local currency, according to one financial provider.06 February 2008
Credit card users 'need to be careful'
Credit card customers can take simple steps to reduce the risk of being victims of fraud, according to a security expert.06 February 2008
Professionals 'can get more from mortgage lender'
Mortgage lenders are prepared to "go further" for professionals who they think will be able to earn more in the future, according to a Scottish Widows.05 February 2008
Personal loans 'should not be kept secret'
Loan holders should let their partners or families know about mounting debt problems, according to a charity that provides financial assistance05 February 2008