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Car insurance holders looking towards cars from auctions
More Brits are looking for car insurance for vehicles which have been bought at auction. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 1 Jun 2011
Dead dogs 'could have been poisoned'
The 16 dogs which have been taken ill or died after walking a tree-lined footpath in Cross Hills, North Yorkshire, might have been poisoned. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Wed 1 Jun 2011
Brits slow on take-up of eSafety car technology
British car insurance holders are slow at adopting eSafety technologies, according to new research. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 2 Jun 2011
Car insurance holders 'reducing driving' over cost of fuel
New research has revealed that over half of car insurance policyholders have reduced the amount of driving that they do because of the cost of fuel. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 3 Jun 2011
Nearly 25% of Brits do not switch car or home insurance providers
Nearly a quarter of Brits have never switched the provider of many of their financial products, including car and home insurance. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 6 Jun 2011
Nearly 25% of Brits do not switch car or home insurance providers
Nearly a quarter of Brits have never switched the provider of many of their financial products, including car and home insurance. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Mon 6 Jun 2011
Nearly 25% of Brits do not switch car or home insurance providers
Nearly a quarter of Brits have never switched the provider of many of their financial products, including car and home insurance. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Insurance - Mon 6 Jun 2011
Life insurance customers told having a will is important
People with life insurance have been told that having a will in place helps provide a certainty and direction for those they leave behind. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Mon 6 Jun 2011
Pet insurance owners told to think before buying a new dog
Pet insurance owners have been told that they should always think long and hard before they take on the responsibility of owning a dog. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Mon 6 Jun 2011
May new car market 'nearly level' with last year
The number of new vehicles registered by car insurance policyholders in May was nearly the same as in the same month last year, according to new research. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 7 Jun 2011
Pet insurance holders should keep dogs on a lead
People with pet insurance have been urged to keep their dogs on a leash instead of allowing them to run free in public places. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Tue 7 Jun 2011
Honda FR-V is the UK's unluckiest vehicle for car insurance holders
Car insurance customers have been told the Honda FR-V has been named the unluckiest model in the UK, according to research from Confused.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 7 Jun 2011
Brits need to have home insurance in place, says BIBA
Property owners should ensure they have a home insurance policy in place, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA). More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Tue 7 Jun 2011
Brits need to have home insurance in place, says BIBA
Property owners should ensure they have a home insurance policy in place, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA). More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Insurance - Tue 7 Jun 2011
Many Brits just working to pay off debts and loans, says CCCS
On average Brits are having to work until Wednesday afternoon just to cover the cost of their debts and loans, according to research from the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS). More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Tue 7 Jun 2011
Brits unsure if their car insurance covers them driving abroad
Many British car insurance owners do not know whether their policy protects them if they drive abroad, according to research from Moneysupermarket.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 8 Jun 2011
Does family travel insurance cover children holidaying on their own?
Families should check their annual travel insurance policy provides cover for their children if they go on vacation separately, according to research from Defaqto. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Wed 8 Jun 2011
Car insurance owners told schools should teach driving awareness
Car insurance customers have been told that the AA will be calling for driver responsibility and awareness to become part of the National Curriculum at a seminar today. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 8 Jun 2011
House insurance needed for £2.5bn of clutter
British parents are hanging on to nearly £2.5 billion of clutter in their homes, even after their children have flown the nest, according to a new study. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Wed 8 Jun 2011
Financial distress affecting 'record number of people'
Around eight million people are turning to their overdraft this month, those thinking about taking out loans have been told. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Wed 8 Jun 2011
Mr T's 'crazy fools' show need for car insurance
Legendary A Team star Mr T is back on the small screen with a host of clips which highlight the need for car insurance. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 9 Jun 2011
Pensions landscape has improved in the UK
Brits have been told the pensions landscape is now much better across the country than it was a few years ago. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Money - Thu 9 Jun 2011
Pensions landscape has improved in the UK
Brits have been told the pensions landscape is now much better across the country than it was a few years ago. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 9 Jun 2011
Brits struggle to pay back loans as household finances stretched
People with loans have been told that many Brits have made all the cut backs they possibly can as household finances are severely stretched. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Thu 9 Jun 2011
Pensions: Only 50% of Brits think they will leave an inheritance
Only half of people retiring in the UK will be able to leave behind an inheritance for their families, according to research from Prudential. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 9 Jun 2011
Young people cannot afford to save for a pension
Young people understand the importance of saving for a pension but many cannot afford to put any extra money away for it. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Fri 10 Jun 2011
Car insurance owners told 1.2m Brits admit to drug driving
Car insurance customers have been told that over 1.2 million drivers admitted to getting behind the wheel of a vehicle under the influence of illegal drugs in the last year. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 10 Jun 2011
Credit card APR increases despite base rate remaining low
The APR (annual percentage rate) on credit cards in the UK has increased despite the base rate remaining low, according to research from Defaqto. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Fri 10 Jun 2011
Women more savvy when it comes to pension planning
Women in the UK are more "clued-up" on how to save for a pension than men nowadays. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Mon 13 Jun 2011
Increase in Brits taking out payday loans
There has been an increase in Brits using payday loans as an alternative to credit from banks as these institutions have tightened their lending rules. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Mon 13 Jun 2011
Home insurance owners putting off property improvement projects
Home insurance customers have been told that nearly a third of cash-strapped Brits are putting off property improvement projects in order to save money. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Mon 13 Jun 2011
Car insurance owners told to prepare their vehicles for a cold winter
Car insurance customers have been warned to plan ahead for this winter, as it will be colder than last December and snowfall will be thicker. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 13 Jun 2011
Neglecting life insurance could leave families in financial troubles
Life insurance customers have been told that over five million Brits could leave their families in financial difficulty by not renewing their policy, according to research from Sainsbury's Finance. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Tue 14 Jun 2011
Brits with loans warned inflation pushing finances to breaking point
Brits with loans have been told that rising inflation is pushing household budgets to breaking point. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Tue 14 Jun 2011
Take into account fees when applying for a mortgage
People looking to take out a mortgage have been warned not to go for a product that has low interest rates on contracts that have high fees. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Tue 14 Jun 2011
Around 80% of Brits take a lump-sum pension payment when they retire
There are nearly eight out of ten Brits taking a tax-free, lump-sum payment from their private pension fund when it is time to retire. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Wed 15 Jun 2011
Car insurance owners told 1 in 20 British drivers do not wear a seatbelt
Car insurance customers have been told that one in 20 drivers put their safety at risk by not wearing a seatbelt, according to the AA. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 15 Jun 2011
Brits told many stop their home insurance payments when money is tight
Car and home insurance owners have been told that when finances are tight many people stop paying their premiums. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Wed 15 Jun 2011
Car insurance customers want to cut vehicle costs this year
Car insurance customers have been told that nearly two-thirds of Brits want to save money on their motoring costs in 2011. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 16 Jun 2011
Home insurance owners told Brits put off by the property number 13
Home insurance customers have been told that nearly one in four Brits would be put off buying a property numbered 13, according to research from AXA. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Thu 16 Jun 2011
Brits now planning for their pensions and retirement
Brits are thinking more about their retirement plans and pensions in 2011, according to research from Aviva. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 16 Jun 2011
Car insurance owners told to be careful while driving on rural roads
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has warned car insurance customers to be careful while driving on rural roads this summer,. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 17 Jun 2011
Brits should set a budget to help combat loans and debt
Brits with loans and debt have been told that setting a budget and sticking to it can help them combat their money misery. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Fri 17 Jun 2011
Life insurance owners told Brits stress about hospital stay costs
Life insurance customers have been told that one in three people feel stressed about the extra expense they could incur if they stay in hospital. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Fri 17 Jun 2011
Mortgage lending improves by 12% in May
Homebuyers may be encouraged that mortgage lending improved during May, according to figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 20 Jun 2011
New law means all drivers need to take out car insurance
Car insurance customers have been told they must ensure all their vehicles are covered by a policy. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 20 Jun 2011
Car insurance owners are driving less because of fuel costs
Car insurance customers have been told that 14 per cent of UK vehicle owners have stopped using their automobiles, according to research from Green Flag. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 20 Jun 2011
Age UK brands plans to raise women's retirement age "unfair"
The government's plans to raise the retirement age of women has been labelled "unfair" and "discriminatory". More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Tue 21 Jun 2011
Nearly 80% of Brits worry about loans, debt and general finances
Brits with loans have been told that 80 per cent of the UK's population have money problems. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Tue 21 Jun 2011
Car insurance customers looking for greener vehicles
Car insurance customers have been told that there are a growing number of Brits looking for greener vehicles. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 21 Jun 2011
New legislation on car insurance will make UK roads safer
Car insurance customers have been told the government's crackdown on uninsured drivers will save lives, according to the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS). More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 22 Jun 2011
Mortgage lenders letting down potential homebuyers
Potential homebuyers are being let down by mortgage lenders, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Wed 22 Jun 2011
Brits retiring abroad have seen their pensions drop in value
Brits planning to spend their retirement years and pension abroad may find this difficult, according to research from HiFX. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Wed 22 Jun 2011
Brits without pet insurance could end up paying for large vet bills
Brits who do not take out pet insurance for their animals could end up having to pay large, unexpected vet bills in the future. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Thu 23 Jun 2011
Car insurance costs have doubled for new drivers
New drivers looking for car insurance have been told they can expect to pay around £2,000 or more for their policy as costs continue to soar. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 23 Jun 2011
Brits could be missing out on thousands of pounds in forgotten pensions
Brits could be losing out on thousands of pounds when it comes to their retirement by forgetting about old workplace pension schemes. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 23 Jun 2011
No reason why pet insurance owners can't take animals on holiday abroad
Pet insurance owners have been told there is no reason why Brits cannot take their animals on holiday at home or abroad. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Fri 24 Jun 2011
Car insurance customers can cut monthly motoring costs by up to £45
Car insurance customers could save up to £45 on their monthly motoring costs by changing their driving habits. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 24 Jun 2011
AA warns young drivers about rising car insurance premiums
The AA has told young drivers looking for car insurance that they should be cautious when purchasing a policy as premiums could rise by 50 per cent this year. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 24 Jun 2011
Brits must start building up their pension pots
Brits have been told that it is imperative they start planning for their retirement and building up a pension pot. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Mon 27 Jun 2011
Booking a break? Budget for all costs, travel insurance customers told
Travel insurance customers have been told it is important they consider the total cost when booking a holiday. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Mon 27 Jun 2011
Car insurance customers pay out £400 a year because of pothole damage
Car insurance customers have been told that UK drivers on average pay out £400 a year because of damage caused to their vehicle by potholes. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 27 Jun 2011
Drivers looking online more than ever for car insurance
Car insurance customers have been told that more Brits are looking for policies online than ever before. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 28 Jun 2011
Drivers looking online more than ever for car insurance
Car insurance customers have been told that more Brits are looking for policies online than ever before. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Insurance - Tue 28 Jun 2011
Wanting a holiday? Take out pet insurance so the pooch can come along
Pet insurance owners have been told they shouldn't use their animals as an excuse for not going on holiday this year, according to Petplan. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Tue 28 Jun 2011
Drivers are more honest in 2011 despite rising car insurance costs
Despite car insurance premiums rising British drivers are becoming more honest, according to research from Confused.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 29 Jun 2011
Overusing credit cards could leave Brits in serious debt
Many people could go into their retirement with debt they have accumulated on credit cards. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Wed 29 Jun 2011
Injury claims have contributed to rising car insurance premiums
Referrals to personal injury lawyers and other organisations have contributed to increasing car insurance premiums, according to Moneysupermarket.com. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 29 Jun 2011
CAB deals with over 9,000 new loan and debt problems every day
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) deals with over 9,000 new loan and debt problems each day, according to figures from Credit Action. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Thu 30 Jun 2011
Home insurance owners like to boast about property improvements
Home insurance customers have been told that many Brits like to boast about property improvements they have made. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Thu 30 Jun 2011

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