Personal Finance NewsMany people will have put their savings in cash based NISAs to save paying tax on their interest but despite this benefit they will be dismayed with the level of returns currently on offer. Unfortunately for savers the ISA market mirrors the dismal outlook for the savings market as a whole. With rates at rock […]
Hitachi Personal Finance is the latest lender to reduce its loan rates as experts predict interest rates may rise in response to rising inflation. The lender has cut its headline APR to 3.8% from 4.7% on loans from £10,001 to £15,000, and to 3.8% for loans between £7,500 and £10,000 over two to five years. The move, […]
More than one in five (21 per cent) pensioners have gone back to work since they reached the State Pension age, or are planning to do so in the future, according to new research from Prudential. The rise of the retired jobseeker, along with the growing trend for a period of pre-tirement as previously identified by Prudential, […]
Insurance guru Adam Powell from Policy Expert recommends that before you fork out for any specialist student insurance – check your parents’ home contents insurance policy. Your possessions may already be covered under their policy, so you might not need to buy any additional cover. If you normally live with your parents outside of term […]
With A level results announced this week, students will soon be busy sorting their university arrangements for the autumn, and that includes opening a student bank account. The banks are keen to attract the potential high flyers of tomorrow with one eye on signing them up for their profitable insurance, pension and mortgage products in […]
With A level results out today, here’s some useful advice from Charlotte Burns the editor of the student website’ http://www.studentmoneysaver.co.uk/ Well, I imagine you’re exhausted. Sleep doesn’t come easy to those waiting for their results. Your results should be available from about 8am on results day morning (don’t freak out if the site’s slow, it’s a […]
According to new research from Tesco Bank many consumers find it difficult to compare the value of their bank account, a problem that is preventing them moving their custom elsewhere. The findings show that the majority of current account customers (55%), for example, find it impossible to understand the value of their account – one […]
With the new Premier League season kicking off this weekend football fans across the country will be donning their new replica shirts and scarves, whilst some supporters will take their loyalty a step further by carrying a club branded credit card in their wallet. It may be a great talking point and often a bit of a […]
Almost 18 million over 50s are planning to go on holiday this year and while the majority will stock up on sun cream in anticipation, some won’t actually make it to their intended holiday destination according to Saga Travel Insurance. Analysis of claims data shows that cancelling a holiday is the most common claim that […]