Insurance
Win a 32" LCD TV with Cheshire Building Society
As of today, 27th April 2009, Cheshire Building Society is offering customers a chance to win a Panasonic 32 inch LCD television.
Check your caravan is protected this summer
With one in three (32%) of the over 50s considering going on a caravanning break this year to save pennies in the credit crunch, Saga is advising caravanners to check their caravan is adequately insured before heading off for a weekend on the road.
Age discrimination rife within motor and travel insurance
With the Government's Equality Bill published today and ‘appropriate age-based treatment' allowed, research from moneysupermarket.com finds Brits will continue to be punished with high travel and motoring premium costs on the grounds of their age.
Don't forget your pet insurance this RSPCA week
This RSPCA week (April 27 - May 3), Fairinvestment.co.uk is urging pet owners not to neglect pet insurance.
The rise of DIY
Britain is becoming a nation of DIYers, according to new research by Sainsbury's Home Insurance. An estimated, near 30 million British adults (65%) have performed DIY tasks such as painting, plumbing or tiling in the last year rather than pay for professional help, in order to save money.
Bupa: More people have private medical insurance cover
Fiona Harris, director of Bupa UK Health Insurance, said: "The latest ABI figures reflect our own experience - growth in the number of people with PMI cover for the second year running, despite the current economic downturn."
Private medical insurance coverage rises despite recession
Latest ABI figures show that the number of people covered by Private Medical Insurance (PMI) continued to rise in 2008 despite the UK economy going into recession.
Confused.com: Latest crime statistics
The number of robberies and burglaries has gone up in England and Wales, according to crime statistics.
Insurer fears burglary rates could rise by 50%
The UK's biggest insurer believes we could see a 50% increase in household burglaries by the end of 2009 as the recession takes hold and unemployment figures soar.
Meerkat mania reaches fever-pitch
Comparethemarket.com is launching a brand new TV advert tomorrow (Thursday) to celebrate the launch of its sister site comparethemeerkat.com's new 'high technology' computer server.
Saga launches Accident Healthcare cover
Saga has launched a new Accident Healthcare cover as an add-on to its motor insurance policies, offering the over 50s enhanced protection should they be involved in a road traffic accident.
Peace of mind for overseas property owners
Despite tough times, buying an overseas holiday home remains a popular aspiration for the over 50s and Saga Holiday Home Insurance today launches enhanced cover in order to meet holiday home owners' changing needs to ensure they are suitably covered in the current economic climate.
Motorcyclists set to save with comparethemarket.com
For motorcyclists looking for better deals on their insurance, comparethemarket.com has launched a new bike insurance comparison service.
The UK’S £582 million handbag robbery
New research reveals the extent of handbag theft in the UK, as over a fifth of women (21 per cent) admit they have had their bags stolen, at a cost of more than £582 million.
How to plan financially for your future
Are you looking to save money in an effort to ride out the recession? In previous generations, parents may have scrimped and saved to ensure their kids could afford university, but it seems that’s no longer the case. It can be really hard to decide where to make cut backs without leaving yourself open to risk.