Many hoping to sort out finances with lottery win

Despite the minute odds of ever winning big on the lottery, a worrying number of people are said to be relying on a substantial lottery win to sort them out in the event that they lose their jobs and have their income suddenly cut off. A recent study has shown that a large number of [...]

A Guide to Insurance for Buy-to-Let Landlords

In the midst of today’s economic crisis, people are looking for sound opportunities for investment that reside outside the shaky banking system. One of the most interesting possibilities for many investors is the purchase of buy to let properties. By purchasing lucrative properties (such as those near universities), owners can [...]

Car insurance firms accused of double standards

Many drivers have been hit with huge increases in the cost of their vehicle insurance recently, with the cost of cover soaring to the point where many people have had to even reduce their level of cover or turn to alternative transport options, especially given the soaring cost of petrol. Insurance companies have put the [...]

EU rules could see car insurance rocket for women

It has been reported that new EU rules relating to prices for vehicle insurance cover could result in the cost of cover rocketing for women. The ruling relates to the fact that in the UK insurance companies charge different amounts to cover a vehicle based on the gender of the customer.
Car insurance firms charge more [...]

Insurance policyholders should be wary of leaving engines running

Most of us will be able to think of a time when we have got in the car, started the engine, and then realised that we have forgotten something and quickly nipped back out of the car, leaving the engine running whilst we pop and grab whatever we left behind. In fact, there are some [...]

Sharp rise in insurance premiums adds misery for drivers

Many consumers in the UK are experiencing huge financial difficulties following the recession and global credit crisis. The rising cost of living, higher unemployment, wage freezes, and increased VAT are all factors that are set to see consumers continue to struggle in terms of their finances. And it seems that drivers could be worse off [...]

Many households fail to take adequate insurance cover

According to a recent report there are many households across the UK that are not adequately insured in terms of their household cover. Officials believe that many people are underestimating the value of the goods that they have in their homes, and many others are skimping on household insurance altogether in order to save money.
Officials [...]

Consumers should insure their high tech gifts

With Christmas now well and truly over for another year many people will be wondering around sporting the latest gadgets that they received as gifts, such as iPhones, other smart phones, 3G tablets, laptops, and other items that can be taken out and carried around. However, because these items are used whilst on the go [...]

Rising car breakdown callouts seen due to bad weather

An increase in the number of vehicle breakdown claims and callouts stemming from the bad weather has seen breakdown cover providers being put under increased pressure. The bad weather could result in callouts on breakdown cover rising even further, as consumers continue to experience accidents and damage as a result of the bad weather. Over [...]

Younger drivers have the chance to reduce their insurance costs

A new driving course has been launched for younger, newer drivers to help them to hone their driving skills, which could also result in them being able to reduce their car insurance premiums quite considerably in some cases. The cost of insuring a car for younger drivers can be crippling, and reports have shown that [...]

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