04th March 2008
All of us are probably guilty of wasting energy. We all seem to be experts when it comes to using it, but many of us fail miserably when we're told to save it.
The government and media are constantly threatening us with impending doom unless we rethink...
04th March 2008
New technologies, such as Chip and Pin, have helped provide a more secure way to pay with debit and credit cards. The introduction of this new technology saw a £60m reduction in fraud on lost and stolen cards in 2005 when compared to 2004.
However, a...
03rd March 2008
An offset mortgage allows a homeowner to reduce the interest on their mortgage by offsetting credit that is held in savings or current accounts against the total mortgage debt.
For example, if the homeowner has a mortgage of £150,000 and savings of Â...
29th February 2008
Death is a subject that most of us don't like to ponder on too often. Unfortunately, death is something that happens to us all, so it pays to be prepared.
Having adequate life insurance provides you with the peace of mind in knowing that in the event o...
29th February 2008
Death is a subject that most of us don't like to ponder on too often. Unfortunately, death is something that happens to us all, so it pays to be prepared.
Having adequate ...
28th February 2008
Most people have some kind of home insurance. Seeing as it's probably the most valuable asset most people will ever own, it's sensible to have some form of protection against it, just in case the worst happens.
Many first time buyers will be offered ch...
26th February 2008
According to research carried out by a price comparison site, homes in London prove to be the most expensive to insure in the UK.
Lambeth in south London is the most expensive area in the UK, with home insurance and contents insurance costing £342 a ...
26th February 2008
Over the course of a year, a smoker with a 20 a-day habit spends £1900 on cigarettes. Kicking the habit is therefore quite a money-saver. The financial incentive to quit is for many more of a motivator than the health benefits associated with leading a c...
26th February 2008
Research carried out by a price comparison site has revealed that 63% of holidaymakers take out travel insurance less than two weeks before the beginning of their holiday.
Holiday goers who leave purchasing travel insurance to the last minute risk bei...
21st February 2008
One of the most peaceful and tranquil of the seven Canary Islands, La Palma is a favourite among tourists for its natural unspoilt beauty. Situated just off the coast of north-west Africa, La Palma is part of a group of islands that benefit from year roun...
21st February 2008
Gran Canaria is one of the seven islands that make up the Canary Islands. This group of islands are located just off the coast of north-west Africa, and because of their location they have year round warm weather. This makes them an extremely popular tour...
21st February 2008
The Canary Islands are made up of seven islands, and Fuerteventura is one of them. Located just off the coast of north-west Africa the islands benefit from warm weather all year round. In fact, the weather conditions of Fuerteventura are similar to that o...
21st February 2008
One of the seven islands that make up the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is a place of diversity and dramatic contrasts. Located just 71 miles of the coast of north-west Africa, they benefit from year round warm weather. This makes them a popular destination e...
21st February 2008
Tenerife is one of the seven islands that make up the Canary Islands. The group of islands are located 71 miles off the coast of north-west Africa, and because of their location they are blessed with warm weather all year round.
The islands also boas...
21st February 2008
The city of Paris is an ideal choice for a weekend break. Travelling to Paris is quick and easy from the UK, with a broad range of transportation options available.
A popular route to Paris is via the channel tunnel, with a journey time of only 2 hou...
