Savings account for football fanatics
October 27, 2006
New ‘club savers’ accounts from Norwich and Peterborough Building Society will help League football fans save on the cost of attending games.
A Student’s guide to finances
October 27, 2006
Never has there been a more crucial time for students to require financial advice than today when statistics show that the average student debt has increased five times since 1994. Barclays Bank reports that student debt is currently at an average of £14,779 and more than likely to treble if the trend continues on its current path.
Remember your home security this bonfire night
October 27, 2006
Think of Bonfire Night and you conjure up happy memories of fireworks and fun, but you’re not likely to be the only one thinking gleefully of Bonfire Night festivities. It seems many burglars take advantage of the celebrations to sneak in and grab a few unattended items
Shining a light on winter worries
October 26, 2006
With National Home Security Week upon us from October 25th to 31st, Kent Police has published advice to homeowners hoping to keep their homes secure in the winter months.
Apacs: “Significant progress” on credit card transparency
October 26, 2006
The UK payments association Apacs has reported significantly improved transparency in the credit card industry over 2006.
Are You Offset By Offset Mortgages?
October 26, 2006
Offset mortgages used to be a niche product, but that’s no longer the case. There are a whole lot of lenders in the market and borrowers can pick and choose from a variety of flexible features. And don’t worry – you don’t have to give up the security of knowing exactly what you’re going to pay. Once upon a time offset mortgages were only available with tracker rates and you had to pay a high price to get them.
Amex advises drivers to “MOT themselves”
October 25, 2006
Drivers have been advised by American Express to undertake an MOT test on themselves before setting out on any journeys after the clocks go back this weekend.
Halifax reveals extent of spending on fashion accessories
October 25, 2006
People in the UK spent a total of £43.7 billion on clothing and footwear in 2005, accounting for five per cent of the total household disposable income spending last year, according to Halifax Credit Cards.
New two-year fixed-rate bond launched by Leeds
October 25, 2006
Leeds Building Society has launched a two-year fixed-rate postal bond paying an annual equivalent interest rate of 5.61 per cent.
Plans confirmed to provide poor communities with free cash machines
October 24, 2006
The National Federation of SubPostmasters has joined the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and NatWest to install free cash machines in some of the poorest communities in the UK.
