August 2011
Pensioners with Fixed Rate Payments to lose out
(August 31, 2011)The most vulnerable generation could be set to lose as much as sixty percent of their spending power over the next twenty years if they have a fixed income pension, according to research by Aviva.
Parents suffer financially as school costs rise again
(August 31, 2011)With finances already stretched thin across a number of UIK households, the inflation in school costs by 6.89% means that further struggles lie ahead for many families.
Nationwide Offers Low Loan Rate of 6.3%
(August 30, 2011)Customers of the Nationwide Building Society will see a decrease of 0.2% APR in their personal loan rates, falling from 6.5% to 6.3%.
House Prices see Increase of 1.3% in One Month
(August 30, 2011)Despite the annual figures still showing a decrease from last year, research has shown that house prices have increased by 1.3% between June and July in 2011.
Consumer credit lending lower than in 2010
(August 26, 2011)Consumer credit lending decreased by 3% in June 2011 and by 1% in the period April-June 2011, compared with the same periods last year, according to new research.
M&S Money reduces its loan rate to 6.4%
(August 26, 2011)M&S Money customers can now enjoy a reduced rate on its personal loans from 6.7% to 6.4% APR. This offer only applies to personal loans between £7,500 and £15,000, according to the leading credit card provider.
A gap year could end up being very expensive
(August 25, 2011)Planning a gap year requires a careful comparison among what the different travel insurance companies have to offer. According to recent research, current policies vary considerably in terms of costs and cover offered.
AA Reward Plus credit card makes its mark
(August 25, 2011)Given the current rise in petrol prices, AA insurance has launched the AA Reward Plus card. The card offers 3% cashback on fuel to all its clients.
One in five Brits overspend on holiday
(August 25, 2011)Millions of Brits regularly complain about suffering from an expensive ‘holiday hangover’. Almost a fifth of travellers admit they will still be paying off their 2011 summer holiday next year according to new research.
Make the most of your bank account package
(August 23, 2011)The majority of British bank clients are currently paying for benefits in their bank accounts that they don’t even use. Only half of people paying for their current accounts make use of their full package of benefits, according to new research.