Archive for February, 2007

Six million choosing to consolidate

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

Over six million consumers are choosing to combine their debts in order to pay them off, new research has revealed.Debt consolidation is the preferred method when trying to cut down ... Read more..

uSwitch: British women in grip of Shopaholicism

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

More than three-quarters of a million women in the UK are shopaholics, according to new research.A study from consumer company uSwitch has revealed that 765,642 British women might be shopping ... Read more..

Savings accounts receive “less generosity”

Monday, February 26th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

While some savings providers increased their interest rates in the wake of the Bank of England's base rate rise, some were less generous, according to a finance group.Research from moneyfacts.co.uk ... Read more..

‘Uncertain’ IFAs struggle over with-profits bonds

Monday, February 26th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

Clearer information for Independent Financial Advisors (IFA) is required in order to help them give consumers more informed advice, a survey has revealed.Some 34 per cent of IFAs reported to ... Read more..

Free banking ‘to go within two years’

Monday, February 26th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

Consumer and regulatory pressure regarding bank charges could see free banking will be phased out within two years, a financial company has warned.Pay-as-you-go prices will be introduced for current accounts ... Read more..

£35 fee for ‘low credit usage’ may not be one-off

Monday, February 26th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

The decision by Lloyds to charge customers for not using their credit card may not be a one-off, according to a consumer utilities organisation.While only one per cent of people ... Read more..

‘Waiting for tradesmen’ costs £1.1 billion in leave

Monday, February 26th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

Around £1.1 billion of annual time off from work is spent at home waiting for deliveries and trades people, new research has indicated.Some 35 per cent of employees took holiday ... Read more..

Savers set to go green, says finance group

Monday, February 26th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

Ethical investment is set to rise as Isa savers look to go green, according to new research.Some 67 per cent of those looking to use their Isa allowance before April ... Read more..

Winter spending sees savings stretched

Monday, February 26th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

Savings accounts in the UK took a hit this winter as shoppers indulged their spending habits, new findings have indicated.Some 12 per cent of savers dipped into their accounts in ... Read more..

Which? responds to report with travel tips

Monday, February 26th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

The Treasury Select Committee's report into travel insurance regulation has caused consumer company Which? to issue new travel tips.Declaring information that could lead to a claim would help ensure the ... Read more..

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