Halifax seek out dormant account holders
February 19, 2007
Halifax have just announced they are to actively seek dormant account holders whether they have unused savings or current accounts. This is a first for any British bank.
Is the end in sight for free bank accounts?
February 19, 2007
Until now banks and building societies have offered us free current accounts, unlike many of our European counterparts.
UK drivers to waste £228m on car finance, says Uswitch
February 19, 2007
UK motorists who are planning to buy new ‘07′ registration cars on March 1st are likely to waste more than £228 million on finance deals offered by car showrooms, says price comparison site USwitch
Woolwich launches track and cap mortgage
February 19, 2007
With three rate rises in the last few months and more rises predicted in the near future, mortgage holders may be anxious about rising mortgage payments
Boy racers pay premium for insurance
February 16, 2007
Research from Moneysupermarket.com shows that men in their twenties pay more than twice the amount for their motor insurance premiums than men in their thirties.
Fixed rate mortgage fees on the rise
February 16, 2007
With the Bank of England raising the base rate three times in the last six months, there has been increased demand for fixed rate deals as homeowners seek the additional security of insulation from further rate rises.
Portman Building Society offers new fixed-rates for first time buyers
February 16, 2007
Portman Building Society has announced the introduction of new 100% mortgages aimed at first time buyers to facilitate their entry to the property market.
Happy Anniversary Chip and Pin
February 15, 2007
Exactly one year ago today chip and PIN was launched and reports show financial institutions stating that there has been a reduction in fraud and generally folk feel there has been a reduction in queuing times at various till points across the land.
Online banking key to money management for over-45s
February 15, 2007
Research from Birmingham Midshires Life2 campaign shows that 61 per cent of those over 45 use internet banking. For 43 per cent of those polled, free online banking is a crucial part of money management
Do you have a credit card you don’t use?
February 14, 2007
It is thought that many people within the UK have around 3 to four credit cards but they use just one. Are you one of those people and if so, is it really wise to be carrying cards which you will never really use?
