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11th September 2009
If you're a homeowner on a tracker mortgage, you'll be feeling pretty pleased with yourself right now.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has slashed the base rate from 5% in October to a record low of just 0.5%. If you've got a £150,000 ... Read >
Author: MarkeD03rd September 2009
Unless you're an accountant, managing personal finances is something most of us would rather leave to a rainy day. Many of us are guilty of overspending, and tackling the problem head on can sometimes seem like a depressing prospect. However, it doesn't h... Read >
Author: MarkeD18th August 2009
A gap year spent working or travelling overseas offers school-leavers or graduates the perfect opportunity to enjoy sun, sea, sand and adventure, before going to university or settling down to the world of work. So whether you fancy an extended holiday or... Read >
Author: MarkeD01st August 2009
Be seen in one of the best new 4x4 models on the market - these are what Confused.com consider the top five 4x4s for under £30k.
Best for looks - Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 has the distinct advantage of being fresh out of the box, but that doesn't t... Read >
Author: MarkeD01st August 2009
Think of credit cards as your friends, each with their own unique personality, strong points and shortcomings. Some you'd take to the pub, others you'd take on an expensive holiday. As the saying goes: choose your friends carefully.
Standard credit car... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st August 2009
How much can I earn back?
The best deal on the market is currently being offered by American Express' Platinum Cashback Card, which pays out 5% of your total expenditure during the first three months on spending of up to £2,000.
After this period t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st July 2009
Want to reduce your gas & electricity bills? Who doesn't? Well, one of the best ways to slash energy bills is to insulate one's house properly. And what you might not know however is that energy efficiency grants are available to help out with homes in th... Read >
Author: MarkeD31st July 2009
What is it, who does it affect and how to deal with it
Fuel poverty affected over five million UK households in 2008 - but how many of us know exactly what it is?
With gas and electricity prices continuing to fluctuate and the cost of the recession ... Read >
Author: MarkeD30th July 2009
They can hurt your car but they don't need to hurt your wallet - It's a frustrating and often costly experience returning to your car to find it's been damaged and the culprit's done a runner. But Confused.com's guide to fixing car scratches and dents wil... Read >
Author: MarkeD17th July 2009
Research published this month by car and van insurance specialists Confused.com shows that we are leaving billions of pounds worth of items in our vehicles - even though a car is broken into every 13 seconds in the UK.
In a survey of 2000 people, 19 pe... Read >
Author: MarkeD04th July 2009
If your smokey old heap rattles rather than roars and takes a while to get going in the mornings it may be time for a trade in. But at a time when every penny counts, is a new van really affordable?
Help is now at hand - thanks to the government's scra... Read >
Author: MarkeD18th June 2009
Since 2005, all UK electricity suppliers have had to tell us what makes up the electricity that comes into our homes. This is called ‘fuel mix disclosure' and it's a requirement of energy regulator Ofgem.
What is fuel mix?
Electricity is generated... Read >
Author: MarkeD15th June 2009
As the government scrappage scheme really begins to pick up some pace, , it seems that despite the recession we are still eager to invest in a new car but are taking more time over the purchase decision. So as we trawl the internet for customer opinions ... Read >
Author: MarkeD14th June 2009
Today, more than ever with the current state of affairs and the recession it is now more important than ever to get a really cheap car insurance quote online so that you can save money. There are loads of different motor insurance companies out there that... Read >
Author: Simon06th June 2009
Empty homes provide summer burglars with easy pickings. In the excitement of preparing for your holiday, double checking your home cover is up-to-date might not seem very appealing. But when you leave your home empty you leave it at risk, so it is absolut... Read >
Author: MarkeD08th May 2009
Did you quit smoking last year? If so, congratulations… If you haven't had a puff in the last 12 months then you now qualify as a non-smoker for the purposes of getting life insurance. This is a bigger deal than it may appear at first, because it means ... Read >
Author: MarkeD09th April 2009
Travel, learn new skills and jump out of a plane – tips on making the most of every day!
We’re not on this planet for that long and we owe it to ourselves to make the most of our time here. So without further delay, here are 10 Confused.com must-do... Read >
Author: MarkeD04th April 2009
As the credit card market becomes more and more competitive, companies are using enticing incentives as a way to attract card applicants. Cash back credit cards tend to be available to people who are looking for a credit card and who have a good to excell... Read >
Author: MarkeD21st March 2009
In turbulent financial times, it’s no surprise that people cut back on costs that they consider to be non-essential. However, is it wise to downgrade your car insurance policy in order to save a few quid?
Here’s a plot spoiler – we don’t think ... Read >
Author: MarkeD21st March 2009
A new study has revealed that millions of drivers are risking invalidating their car insurance policy simply because they cannot see properly.
According to research by the College of Optometrists, 20% of UK motorists aged between 35 and 55 have driven ... Read >
Author: MarkeD21st March 2009
Research shows that 67% of British motorists think the cost of running a car is an important factor when buying a vehicle.
According to a recent survey by global information services company Experian, despite two thirds of motorist being concerned abou... Read >
Author: MarkeD16th January 2009
Motoring costs are being hit from all angles and insurance company Admiral, who have in excess of 1.5 million clients, say it is virtually inevitable that premiums are going to rise faster than claims; something that has not happened for 7 years. During ... Read >
Author: michael challiner16th January 2009
There are already a large number, and more appearing all the time, of comparison websites available where you can look and compare quotes for motor insurance. Tescocompare.com, Confused.com and Gocompare.com are considered in the top three comparison sit... Read >
Author: michael challiner16th January 2009
Most drivers will have probably been told upon passing their driving test that ‘now’ is the time they really begin to learn how to drive. For the first time they’re allowed out on their own, without their instructor reminding them to regularly ... Read >
Author: dtymon21st October 2008
A recent wave of claim and counter-claim has seen three of the largest UK price comparison websites each announcing themselves as the best when it comes to comparing car insurance quotes.
With the number of people buying car insurance online continuing... Read >
Author: Daniel Keogh08th September 2008
Why restrict Big Brother to a house? Why not cordon off say, an abandoned or little used airfield and make it a Big Brother camp? That way, we could see the Big Brother contestants zipping around the place in a Big Brother car! What would it be, a Cadilla... Read >
Author: MarkeD13th August 2008
It may surprise those of us who are covered, but a massive 20% of home owners in the United Kingdom have decided not to buy home insurance of any kind. These figures are much higher than most would assume, as surely most of us would consider our home to b... Read >
Author: Christian Ward26th July 2008
There's a wonderful Korean film called 3-Iron, or to give it its Korean title, Bin-jip, meaning Empty Houses. At the beginning of the film, a young man is wandering around an expensive neighbourhood taping take-away menus to front doors; when he later ret... Read >
Author: MarkeD30th June 2008
DIY could have costly effects on your home insurance claims. While bank holiday weekends prompt many proud householders to tackle do-it-yourself home improvements, which can add value to their property, insurers warn that over-ambitious DIY projects can e... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo21st June 2008
As the weather improves and we feel the summer sun’s warm rays approaching, there are increasing concerns about theft among homeowners and home insurance companies alike.. Two insurance companies, esure and Confused.com, are encouraging home owners to p... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo20th May 2008
Keeping their present customers rather than attracting new ones is the modern method of car insurance providers according to industry experts. However, staying with the same company may find it will not benefit them in the future if they do want to change... Read >
Author: Linsey Summers08th May 2008
Inspect the Car
" Check tyres to make sure they're road legal.
" Check suspension. Push down hard at each corner and let go. The car should spring straight back up and immediately settle at the original level
" Check bodywork panels line up correctl... Read >
Author: MarkeD26th April 2008
Research has revealed that men are officially worse drivers than women. According to comparison website Confused.com, men are far more likely to be convicted for driving offences than their female counterparts.
The research has shown that there is a ... Read >
Author: mpressman13th April 2008
Nearly one in three Brits think that rebuild cost is the same or more than purchase price, according to Confused .com, the price comparison site.
According to the research, 10% of consumers thought that rebuild cost and purchase price were the same, an... Read >
Author: shep18th October 2006
The cost of motoring has risen significantly in recent years, particularly with the rapid rise in petrol prices. There are however a number of ways in which you can reduce the cost of motoring. Try following our Top 10 Tips below and you could be driving ... Read >
Author: Charles Cridland
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