Personal Finance and Savings

First Direct withdraws mortgage range

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:44:33 GMT

Owing to “unprecedented demand”, First Direct has temporarily withdrawn offering its mortgages to non customers. However, it will continue to progress all existing mortgage requests from new customers.

Young 'should save regularly'

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:44:33 GMT

Young people should get in to the habit of saving money on a regular basis, one expert has said.

Increased living cost squeezing savings

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:44:33 GMT

The increased cost of living is making it harder for people to save money, it has been claimed.

Islamic financial products 'will grow in popularity'

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:44:33 GMT

Islamic financial products will become increasingly popular with non-Muslims as people become more aware of its benefits.

Need to remortgage but can't?

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:44:33 GMT

Are you stuck on your lender’s standard variable rate (SVR) and can’t remortgage? Are you about to come to the end of your special deal and can’t get another one?

Young people 'unaware of how to manage their finances'

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:44:33 GMT

Many younger people overestimate their financial awareness before they leave school and home as they live in "protected environments" with few real financial pressures, it has been claimed.

Ethical investors 'will turn to Islamic finance'

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:44:33 GMT

An increasing demand for ethical investments will see an increasing number of non-Muslims utilising Islamic financial products, one expert has claimed

Good deals on current accounts on offer

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:44:33 GMT

There are "lots of good offers" available for those looking for a new current account, one expert has claimed

Home movers 'at risk of missing payments'

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:44:33 GMT

It is vital that people keep their credit card and personal loan providers up-to-date when moving house, one expert has warned.

Smoker who quit 'save on life insurance'

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:44:33 GMT

Smokers who want to save on their life insurance premiums would be well advised to kick the habit, one expert has claimed.