Personal Finance News Published In March 2008
- Banks 'can only do so much to help people in debt'
- Mortgage lenders 'charging existing customers to renew deals'
- Credit cards 'are bring used for regular purchases'
- Interest-only mortgages 'could be a good idea for certain young workers'
- Consumers 'should consider factors other than price when picking broadband'
- Young people 'are still struggling with debt'
- More mortgage holders 'are being affected by the credit crunch'
- Debt 'needs to be dealt with as soon as possible'
- People 'want a mortgage before they are 30'
- 14 million drivers hit by fees to change insurance details
- Consumers 'are worrying about debt and mortgage repayments'
- Expert: Still possible to find good value property in Spain
- More lenders are offering long-term fixed-rate mortgages
- Medical tourists 'need to remember insurance'
- First-time buyers 'are looking abroad'
- Mortgage increases 'are stopping people moving house'
- Employer liability cover essential for SMEs
- Mortgage lending falls 7%
- Dating more costly for men
- People 'need to make sure they understand credit cards deals'
- Many homeowners 'don't have contents insurance'
- Parents 'are trying to teach children about debt'
- Many people 'will head off on Easter holidays without insurance'
- Consumers struggle to pick the best value broadband providers
- Expert rejects end of European property boom
- More consumers 'are checking their credit scores'
- Consumers 'are facing a £1 billion mortgage hike'
- Anyone 'can opt for an Islamic mortgage if they wish'
- People driving to festivals with friends 'should contact their insurer'
- Consumers 'using credit cards to give to charity'
- Loan companies 'need to know when a consumer moves house'
- Credit crunch 'will limit availability of green mortgages'
- Non-smokers enjoy lower life insurance premiums
- Chancellor looks to encourage long-term fixed-rate mortgages
- Britain is 'financially overweight'
- Uninsured homeowners risking costly storm damages
- Expert: There is more to property in Spain than making a large profit
- Fixed-rate mortgages continue to gain popularity
- Virgin tops list of fast connection broadband providers
- Women 'need comprehensive car insurance to cover personal items'
- Extra credit card info 'not necessary'
- Mortgage repayment hikes impact home improvement sector
- Earthquake could cost millions in insurance claims
- Maximum LTVs reduced by many lenders
- Interest rate remains unchanged
- Women more likely to seek broad financial planning advice
- Credit card protection should not be confused with insurance
- Market for body parts insurance 'limited'
- Millions of Brits hold five or more credit cards
- Smokers could lower life insurance premiums if they quit
- Graduates 'shouldn't be concerned' about high loan rates
- 100 per cent-plus mortgages were 'very good' for some borrowers
- Couples 'find it easier to get mortgages and buy nice homes'
- Housing correction 'could be good news for first-time buyers'
