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Fiscal Tips and Alistair

At the end of 2009 there was a fair bit of media noise reminding shoppers to get spending before everything rises in price by 2.5% (this probably helped the excellent festive sales figures just announced by many retailers). But I clearly remember that ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

It's Cold Outside, So Make Sure Your Home Is Warm

It's a bit chilly out. And although pelting snowballs at one another is a whole heap of fun for kids who are home from school, the cold isn't welcomed by all. Groups such as pensioners are particularly vulnerable to cold weather, especially in light of es... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Your Home Insurance Questions Answered

Is home insurance compulsory? There is no law saying you have to have home insurance, though you will probably require buildings insurance as a condition of your mortgage. What is the difference between buildings and contents? Buildings insurance... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

10 things you didn't know about credit cards

There are 11 million more credit cards in the UK than there are people* and when used in the right way our flexible friends can be brilliant financial tools. But fall into the traps set by providers at your peril, because if you don't know how to use y... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Carbon monoxide: a most unwelcome guest

The Carbon Monoxide Be Alarmed! Campaign have estimated that as many as 81% of households in the UK don't have an audible CO alarm. So quite a lot, then. And the trouble with carbon monoxide is... well, there are lots of troubling things about carbon m... Read >
Author: MarkeD

How tweeting' can put your home at risk

As more and more of us run our lives through social media, it can be easy to forget the real-life risks that your tweeting can create. A new website, PleaseRobMe.com is warning oblivious users that posting their whereabouts via portals such as Twitter ... Read >
Author: MarkeD

What is a pre-existing medical condition?

Question: What is a pre existing medical condition? And if it has been treated and cured is it still a pre-existing condition? Answer: This is an interesting question and one which many people may be confused about. Firstly, it's important to know th... Read >
Author: MarkeD

Travel worries? Snow problem!

If you're worried that a cancelled trip could leave you out of pocket, Carl Chambers from confused.com is here to allay those fears... There's only really been one news story this year - the weather. Watch the telly and you'll see panic-inducing news r... Read >
Author: MarkeD

Savers Must Unite To Save themselves

Savers are becoming increasingly disconcerted with the poor savings rates being paid by banks and building societies across the UK, and on the back of this, an action group has launched in the hope the government will take action. Confused.com invites new... Read >
Author: MarkeD

Should I opt for a credit card that offers benefits?

QUESTION: If I pay off the balance on my credit card every month, which cards offer benefits and what are they? ANSWER: During the 90s, people using credit was often seen as a sign of economic stress, as people used credit cards as long term flexible l... Read >
Author: MarkeD

The makings of an energy price war

We are in the middle of the coldest winter for thirty years and many, if not most of us, have been bumping up our heating to keep warm. Obviously though, warmth and comfort come at a price and some people had been concerned that when their next energy ... Read >
Author: MarkeD

A Guide to Non-standard risk

Confused.com have launched their new non-standard risk offering to customers and this is a guide to exactly what it is and whether you might, without realising it, be in need of the extra cover. To put it simply, a non-standard risk is one which is not... Read >
Author: MarkeD

Digital Britain - the big debate

In November, the government laid out its long-awaited Digital Britain proposals - aimed at making the country a competitive power in the world of technology. Among the major talking points was a plan to spread high-speed (2mb/s) internet access to all cor... Read >
Author: MarkeD

Flood Alert: Am I protected?

With huge storms tearing through Europe over the last week, the Environment Agency has put a number of areas in the UK on flood alert. France, Spain and Portugal have already been hit by the adverse conditions, with winds reported to have reached as high ... Read >
Author: MarkeD

Vince Cable answers political questions

At the beginning of February, readers of confused.com sent in political questions in the run-up to the general election to put them to various political parties in the UK. Those taking part in the Q&As include the Labour Party, Conservatives and Liberal D... Read >
Author: MarkeD

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