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- Retirees 'need more than state pension'
The majority of pensioners will find themselves with an inadequate retirement fund if they rely solely on state pensions, a new report has revealed.
Tue, 01 May 2007 12:49:27 GMT - Interest rates to hit 5.75%?
A think-tank has warned that the Bank of England will need to increase its base rate to as high as 5.75 per cent in order to stem inflation.
Tue, 01 May 2007 08:59:08 GMT - Two more utility suppliers cut their prices
After British Gas cut the costs of is utilities for consumers, two other suppliers have followed suit.
Tue, 01 May 2007 09:24:38 GMT - FSA simplifies insurance regulation
The recent move by the Financial Services Authority to change the regulations which apply to the sale of some life, critical illness and income protection insurances has been welcomed by industry groups.
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:55:10 GMT - Financial 'time-bomb' facing homebuyers
People could find that searching for the best mortgage deal was a waste of time as they failed to properly investigate their new home before purchasing it, a new report says.
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:12:22 GMT - Drivers 'cut corners to save motoring costs'
A new survey had shown that the cost of motoring - which includes factors such as insurance and car finance - has risen dramatically in recent years.
Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:10:11 GMT - Police unit tackles credit card fraud
The police unit responsible for dealing with credit card fraud has celebrated its fifth birthday and revealed how effective it has so far been.
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:48:09 GMT - Interest rate increases 'will cause more repossessions'
The predicted increases in interest rates could have a significant impact on the number of people suffering repossessions and seeking IVAs, a new study warns.
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:59:04 GMT - Study reveals the 'best savers in the UK'
Where a person lives in the UK can help determine whether they are likely to end up in financial difficultly and possibly have to seek debt consolidation services or even an IVA, a new report suggests.
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:37:24 GMT - British Gas cuts utility prices again
British Gas has announced that it is cutting utility prices for its household customers for the second time in recent months.
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:33:38 GMT - Insurers told to improve cold calling practices
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has warned insurance companies that they must improve the standard of their cold calling.
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:55:08 GMT - Consumers 'ready to switch' for better loan deals
New figures show that consumers are increasingly prepared to switch providers to get the best deals on financial goods and services - such as loans, credit cards and insurance.
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:52:58 GMT - Government cracks down on 'unfair credit card practices'
The government has decided to crack down on a practice used by credit card companies to generate an estimated £500 million a year from consumers.
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:54:39 GMT - Future interest rate increases 'could spell hardship for mortgage holders'
Mortgage holders could face several years of financial hardship, after experts predicted a series of interest rate increases will be necessary to curb inflationary pressures in the UK economy.
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:19:44 GMT - Consumers 'could save on utility bills by switching'
Some people are still paying too much for their utilities, the industry regulator has warned.
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:20:54 GMT
