Federal Reserve lowers USA interest rates again
Written by Chris Ray. April 30, 2008
The Federal Reserve has lowered American interest rates by another 0.25%, so what does this mean for base rates in the UK?
Lower your electricity and gas bills with an online account
Written by Chris Ray. April 30, 2008
Rising gas and electricity prices are hitting all of us hard, but there are ways to reduce your energy bills by around 10%, depending on which energy provider you use.
Banks are tempting savers with high interest rates
Written by Chris Ray. April 30, 2008
As the number of mortgage deals shrinks, the banks are switching their attentions to enticing savers with some excellent saving rates.
Broadband review: BT Broadband
Written by Fergal Barry-Murphy. April 29, 2008
Continuing our series of broadband reviews, this week we look at the broadband packages provided by BT.
Elderly sisters lose inheritence tax battle
Written by Chris Ray. April 29, 2008
It’s hard not to feel sorry for the two elderly sisters who have just lost their European court case in their attempts to benefit from the same inheritance tax rules that married couples and those in civil partnerships enjoy.
How to save money at the supermarket
Written by Chris Ray. April 28, 2008
With the cost of basic foods rising alarmingly, it is becoming more important to make as many savings as you can when shopping in supermarkets. Read our five tips to save money at the checkout.
UK interest rates may fall again in May
Written by Chris Ray. April 28, 2008
The recent slowdown in the UK economy does not signal a recession is looming, but it should give the Bank of England some room to make a further cut in interest rates early in May
Is the credit crunch easing?
Written by Fergal Barry-Murphy. April 25, 2008
By now, very few people in the UK remain unaffected by the global credit crunch. While many commentators believe that we have a long way to go before things return to normal, others believe that an end may be in sight.
Good news for motorists - oil prices may soon fall
Written by Chris Ray. April 25, 2008
Motorists, long since resigned to paying more and more for petrol and diesel, have some good news at last. A new report predicts that oil prices are peaking and will probably start to fall soon.
Greedy lenders should help struggling borrowers
Written by Chris Ray. April 24, 2008
This time last year lenders were falling over themselves to loan as much money as possible to anyone who wanted to borrow. The lucrative sub prime sector was particularly sought after and if you wanted to borrow 125 percent of your home equity, then lenders were prepared to lend those multiples. How times have changed.
