23rd November 2009
The Financial Service Authority’s proposed cap on mortgage lending to restrict the amount home buyers could borrow, has alarmed property expert who warn that the move would be "suicidal" for the housing market. Proposals to limit how much building socie...
23rd November 2009
If you don't have a valid will, you have no control over how your assets will be handled in the event of your death. Lots of people mean to make a will but never get around to it and it causes a great deal of inconvenience and even hardship to anyone you ...
13th November 2009
Most professional advisers would advise their clients that the basis of insurance for families should be the various forms of protection. Just think of the things that could go awry - accidents and illnesses do, unfortunately, happen when we least expect ...
13th November 2009
Probably the only time in your life when you may not actually need life insurance is if you're single and have no-one depending on you. Beyond that, as soon as you have people who rely on you for their needs, can you be sure that you can provide this, und...
13th November 2009
Life insurance isn't just for the breadwinner; it's a very necessary product for parents who care for their children on a full time basis. Can you even begin to think of how your children would be cared for if you were no longer around to look after them?...
13th November 2009
It seems that life expectancy for Mr Average has risen by as much as five years in the past 12 years or so. This is brilliant news for the men, but there's a sting in the tail. No longer can women claim that a more sensible attitude to a healthy lifestyle...
10th November 2009
Some customers of the high street banks are now enjoying lower interest rates as the banks came under pressure to step up their help for people struggling with their finances. Within the current UK climate, a number of people are finding it difficult to m...
10th November 2009
Paying by Plastic - debit and credit cards are becoming increasingly popular ways of making payments overseas, or for raising foreign cash, but you must ensure you get the best possible deal. The Nationwide Building Society said recently that more than 65...
10th November 2009
The far north of Scotland or the Isles of Scilly, wherever you're thinking of going for your next holiday, there are likely to be more visitors than usual this year. Holidays at home are now in vogue, as a result of the credit crunch catastrophe. Just bec...
10th November 2009
If you suddenly fall ill or have an accident, you're nearest and dearest will not hesitate to take you to the doctor or to your local hospital where you will be treated for free. If you have medical insurance you might end up in a very nice hospital wher...
10th November 2009
Pets are great stress-busters and well over half of UK pet owners say that their pets help them to relax, with many more saying that their pet helps them to cope when things are not going so well. A recent survey shows that over eight out of ten pet owner...
27th October 2009
If you or your family has been unfortunate enough to have suffered from flood or storm damage to your home, you'll know just how much heartbreak it can cause. Fallen trees ripped up hedges and battered fences can make the outside of your home look like a ...
27th October 2009
As the rental market rapidly soars tenants are being forced to reduce rents or take the risk of losing their tenants. This is due to the amount of homeowners who are now renting out their properties rather than selling them for a cut price.
There was a...
27th October 2009
One of the major insurers recently reported an increase of 25 per cent in the number of claims for accidental damage and loss claims made, in just three months, in comparison with the identical period last year. Top of the bill in the cause for claims is ...
27th October 2009
We're all aware of the terrific damage storms have caused in recent years, but despite all the suffering they cause, we all tend to forget about it when the sun's shining and the birds are singing. That's a shame really, as it's just at that time when you...
