18th January 2008
Credit cards have received plenty of negative press of late. But surprisingly, if used wisely, a credit card can provide a range of flexible and useful benefits for the cardholder.
With all the bad press, it's easy for these advantages to be overlooke...
18th January 2008
An independent report has warned that growing numbers of UK families are being stretched to financial capacity. Borrowing has increased to record levels, with personal debt in the UK doubling since the turn of the century.
At the end of 2007 the UK per...
18th January 2008
Mortgages can be a confusing topic. With so many different mortgage options available, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. This is especially true if this is your first attempt at getting on the property ladder.
A mortgage will probably be ...
14th January 2008
Part of what makes skiing and snowboarding holidays so much fun is the element of danger involved. Nothing beats the adrenalin rush of speeding down slopes of crisp white blankets of snow, with the fresh mountain air in your face. We all know the risk of ...
14th January 2008
The second and final instalment on car insurance money saving
No Claims Bonus
It’s worth trying to build a number of years of no claims bonus as it’s probably the most reliable way of reducing insurance costs. You will need to have your own insura...
14th January 2008
Insurance can be expensive, especially if you are a new driver. There are no cutting corners when it comes to car insurance; if you are a young inexperienced driver then you will have to get used to the fact that your insurance premium is never going to...
14th January 2008
The arrival of winter can prove to be a testing time for insurance companies, with car insurance claims peaking during the winter months.
Darker evenings and icy road conditions all contribute to a dramatic increase in insurance claims. Car insurance ...
14th January 2008
For many motorists, having a car stereo cranked up loud is the only way to make traffic jams or long journeys bearable. But research carried out by car insurance companies has revealed that listening to loud music whilst driving can have serious affects o...
14th January 2008
Insuring your vehicle is probably one of the least enjoyable aspects of being a car owner. But as it’s a legal requirement it’s unfortunately not something that can be avoided.
With thousands of insurance companies to choose from, each using unfami...
14th January 2008
The cost of car insurance can vary greatly depending on where in the country you live.
According to research carried out by a price comparison website, the most expensive areas in the country to insure your car are London and the North West of England....
14th January 2008
Travelling without appropriate travel insurance can be financially disastrous if you are involved in an accident or if you fall ill while abroad. Despite these risks, recent research shows that one in five adults still choose to travel without any insuran...
14th January 2008
Travel insurance is the one thing you shouldn’t consider travelling without. It should be right at the top of your ‘to do list’ when arranging your holiday. Failing to be sufficiently covered by travel insurance could potentially cost you thousands ...
14th January 2008
Death is a subject that no one wants to think about; unfortunately the reality is that a sudden death can often leave loved ones in need of financial support. This is especially true if the deceased was the main source of income.
Having adequate life i...
14th January 2008
Our homes are easily the most precious and valuable commodities in our lives, but astonishingly a quarter of UK households have no house insurance. With the potential threat of burglary, fire or natural disasters, those without cover are risking serious f...
06th November 2007
Couch surfing involves travelling to a destination, anywhere in the world, finding a person with a kind face and asking them if you can sleep on their couch for the night. A pastime reserved only the insane, but now, thanks to the internet, it has become ...
