Easter Eggs on sale before New Year!
Written by Diane Ray. December 31, 2008
We have only just had Christmas Day, the Christmas trees are still up, we haven’t even reached New Year and yet shops are putting Easter Eggs on their shelves!
Redundancies to reach 600,000 in 2009 & no pay rises for many
Written by Diane Ray. December 29, 2008
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is warning that 600,000 face redundancy in 2009. A survey by the CIPD also showed that over one quarter of workers surveyed don’t expect a pay rise in 2009.
British Gas launches new ‘tracker’ style WebSaver 1 energy tariff
Written by Diane Ray. December 23, 2008
British Gas have launched a new WebSaver 1 deal. It replaces the Click Energy 6 deal and is effectively a ‘tracker’ based energy deal, akin to tracker mortgages.
Personal finance matters top New Year’s resolutions
Written by Diane Ray. December 23, 2008
According to research by Gocompare.com, dealing with personal finance matters and reducing personal debt are top of the list of planned New Year’s resolutions for 2009.
Store Cards – Good or Bad?
Written by Diane Ray. December 22, 2008
Store cards are basically a form of credit card issued by a retailer for use in their store or group of companies. Store cards usually charge a higher rate of interest compared with a standard credit card.
Norwich Union returns £10m to savers
Written by Diane Ray. December 22, 2008
Norwich Union, part of Aviva, has so far returned £10 million to customers. This follows their announcement last year to return £40 million of unclaimed assets to 40,000 customers.
Ski Holidays – Finding the best family ski resorts
Written by Diane Ray. December 19, 2008
Skiing as a family can be a fantastic experience. However, it’s so easy to get carried away with all the ski brochure hype, don’t forget to make sure that your destination fits the needs of your family.
House buyers more optimistic about property market
Written by Diane Ray. December 19, 2008
According to a Building Societies Association (BSA) survey, 46% of people interviewed said that they felt that now is a good time to purchase a property.
Britons moot giving stocks as gifts
Written by MoneyhighStreet Staff. December 19, 2008
Just over one quarter of Britons are considering giving shares as a Christmas present, in a new sign of positive consumer sentiment towards investing.
Personal Information – Protect it!
Written by Diane Ray. December 18, 2008
Personal information should be carefully looked after and protected at all times. The instances of identity theft are increasing as criminals seek to benefit from your good name.
