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Car booty worth £1.6 billion
UK motorists are leaving belongings worth around a staggering £1.6billion in their cars, often on show, making them an easy target for would-be thieves. Sunglasses, clothes and sat navs top the list of the most common items left at risk in vehicles according to research by global insurer Zurich. The survey found more than half [...]
Airport forex ‘adds to holiday costs’
According to analysis from MoneySupermarket.com, exchanging last minute at the airport bureau de change could cost as much as 10 per cent more than someone using a debit card designed for overseas usage. For example, travellers changing GBP to US dollars via ICE bureau de change at the airport would pay £714.44 for $1,000, while [...]
Water bills to rise in 2012
The average household water and sewerage bill in England and Wales is forecast to increase by 5.7 per cent, or about £20. This takes into account a rate of inflation of 5.2 per cent1, and will mean an average bill of £376 in 2012/13. In 2009 Ofwat made its decision on how much water and [...]
Boys more optimistic about future earnings
Research from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks has revealed that most primary school kids believe they will earn between £10 and £25 per week when they leave school. Almost a fifth (18 per cent) of those surveyed believe their annual salary will be between £520 and £1,300 with a further 16 per cent hoping to earn [...]
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Flexible savings
Putting some money aside whenever possible not only gives you a nest egg for the future, it’s also good financial planning. We never know what’s ahead of us, and having a cushion can help protect you from all that life can throw at you. There are a number of different types of savings accounts available [...]
Insurance add-ons
When it comes to choosing home insurance, many customers look simply for the cheapest deal. But there’s more to it than that, as the most comprehensive products have a range of benefits that can really help if accidents happen. Here, we take a look at some of the most common added services, and explain what [...]
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