Category: Money Features
I can’t afford to Insure my Car
I Cannot Afford My Car Insurance… Firstly, never, ever be tempted to drive if your car isn’t insured. The rocketing cost of car insurance has tipped the balance for some people meaning they can no longer afford to drive. The last thing you want is the possibility of hurting someone or being Sued or even [...]
Thinking of a Payday Loan… Don’t be tempted by the TV Ad
A TV ad for Pay Day Loans is nothing new, however, one has caught our attention. It’s for a company called Pounds2Payday. They brag how you can borrow up to £1500 and spread the repayments over 6 months. A look at a typical example loan of just £100 however, shows the company will make one [...]
Fuel Prices set to fall
Millions of motorists are set to cash in on a fresh pump price war.Britain’s biggest supermarkets yesterday announced a cut of 3p a litre on both petrol and diesel. Sainsburys and Morrisons dropped their prices by 3p a litre. Asda said it will do the same. AA welcomes the rapid reduction and it is hoped [...]
DIY Spending hits 12 year low
THERE is bad news for Nick Knowles of TV’s DIY SOS fame, with spending on sprucing up our homes plunging to a 12-year low. Research by Lloyds TSB suggests that Brits ploughed £9.5billion into DIY projects last year, or £352 per household. But that figure is down from £10.9bn in 2009, as cash-strapped families put [...]
What now for the Euro?
The single European currency is facing its biggest crisis since it was launched more than a decade ago. The severe debt problems facing one of its members, Greece, has intensified the debate about the future of the euro, which binds together 17 members with some very different economic policies. Will it survive, and if it [...]
Habitat goes into administration
All but three UK Habitat stores are being put into administration in a deal to sell the indebted furniture chain. Home Retail Group, owner of Argos and Homebase, will buy the Habitat brand and three central London stores for £24.5m in cash. Habitat has appointed administrators for its other 30 outlets, which will continue trading [...]
Moben to enter administration
Home fittings company Homeform, the owner of brands such as Moben, Kitchens Direct and Dolphin, is to go into administration. Homeform said it was “close to securing a deal that will safeguard the future” of bedrooms business Sharps and Kitchens Direct. It is also now seeking to sell its Moben kitchens and Dolphin bathrooms brands. [...]
Nick Clegg supports part-nationalised RBS
Proposals to give the public shares in part-nationalised banks RBS and Lloyds have been backed by Nick Clegg. The idea is that individual taxpayers would benefit from any long-term gains when shares in the banks are sold. The deputy prime minister said it was important British people were not overlooked after their money was used [...]
Concerns as Bankruptcy among pensioners increases to a new high
Advertisement Concern about the rising number of pensioners becoming bankrupt has been raised by campaigners following an analysis of debt figures. Bankruptcy among all age groups has risen in the past 10 years, with the highest prevalence among 35 to 44-year-olds, the UK Insolvency Service said. But the service and charities have pointed to pensioners [...]
Save money on your Butlins Half Term Holiday
If you are planning a quick get away this bank holiday then don’t miss these savings at Butlins. These offers wont be around long, so make sure you snap them up fast. Up to Half Price Off Save up to half price on all breaks if you book before 7th February. 01/02/2011 – 07/02/2011 Extra [...]
World Food Prices Reach New High
World food prices rose to a record high in January, according to the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). The FAO Food Price Index, which measures the wholesale price of basic foods within a basket, averaged 231 points last month – its highest level since records began in 1990. It was up 3.4% from December, [...]
Cadburys Put up the price of a Dairy Milk then make it smaller….
Not for the first time, Cadburys have chosen to make changes to the size of their Chocolate bar. This Crafty trick means that we pay more and get less. I last remember Cadburys doing this in the early 90s. They launched a New Size, New Price promotion, making the bars smaller and reducing the price, [...]
Are freebie sites worth using?
2011 is going to be a long hard year for many, so we check out ways you can get your hands on a range of top quality items for FREE! There are a number of great Free sites on-line. Most offer visitors links to companies giving away free samples and sometimes even free full size [...]
5 FREE essential Money Apps for Apple iPad
5 Essential Money Apps for the iPad Apple’s iPad is a neet bit of kit and has taken the world by storm, released in 2010 the company has sold more than 3 million units in the less than 3 months. As with the Apple iPhone the software is available via Apps. We check out 5 [...]
Paying too much for your Broadband?
Changing suppliers is something more and more of us are doing for Gas and Electric, however, what about our Telephone and Broadband? These are services which are less likely to be changed. Why? It’s because most of us don’t want the hassle or loss of broadband. The truth is, most suppliers can be changed without [...]
MONEY WORRIES SPOILING HOLIDAY PLANS, SAYS AA TRAVEL INSURANCE
MONEY WORRIES SPOILING HOLIDAY PLANS, SAYS AA TRAVEL INSURANCE • And a quarter of those who do travel won?t bother with insurance Economic factors could lead at least a fifth of people to forgo an overseas holiday this year while of those who do, half say they will economise, according to new research from AA [...]
The Average Family could be up to £450 worse off each year
A new report has found that average middle-class families could be up to £448 worse off under the VAT increase which comes into law from January 1st. VAT will increase by 2.5% from 17.5% to 20%, the rise which was announced in June’s Emergency Budget. The hike is likely bring a £2billion overall loss in [...]
5 ways to help save energy and to reduce your energy bills
Saving money on your energy bills isn’t as hard as you think, we have put together six little tips which could save you pounds every month. 1. don’t leave appliances on standby Leaving appliances on standby can put a real drain on your electricity bill, switching off your tv, dvd player, stero and games consoles [...]
Christmas is Coming – A neat way to save money this year on your postage…
Christmas is coming but when is the last Christmas post? Getting organised can save you money and that aplies to sending Christmas cards and gifts through the postal service. If you have parcels, letters and Christmas cards to post, you can save money by posting early and taking advantage of using second class. http://www2.royalmail.com/christmas-last-posting-dates?x=83&y=13 Christmas [...]
Is it still possible to win at a penny auction site for a penny?
It’s come along way in 18 months but Penny auction sites have been keeping customers attracted to real bargains and exciting end of seat action. Penny auctions offer players the chance to win cash, vouchers, high end electrical products and more from a single penny. The Catch? Well, unlike Ebay where bids are free, penny [...]
